The effectiveness of teeth bleaching depends partly on the types of stains. Extrinsic tooth stains are the easiest to remove. These surface stains have not yet penetrated through the enamel into the dentin. Extrinsic stains are caused by dark-colored foods and liquids like blueberries, carrots, coffee, red wine, and cola. And nicotine is no better…
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When it Comes to Your Smile, Don’t Settle For Less
Don’t Settle for a Smile You Aren’t Happy With No one likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. Justin Johnson DDS at Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City has the solutions for your smile problems. Fixing Small Chips and Cracks Can Work Wonders You don’t…
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
People that are plagued with dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be difficult,…
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
In today’s Jefferson City Dental Care post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used…
Making The Cost Of Dental Treatment Palatable At Jefferson City Dental Care
A healthy smile is priceless and superior dental care is a worthwhile investment in your quality of life. But the cost of treatment and precision restorations can sometimes be prohibitive. Knowing what to expect price-wise can make your dental visit more palatable. Obviously, the cost of some procedures such as crowns versus fillings is dependent…
Is Cosmetic Dentistry For You?
Categories: Beautiful Smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
Many of the patients who visit Jefferson City Dental Care have questions about cosmetic dentistry. There is some reliable information online, but there are many questions that only a cosmetic dentist can answer. New developments in cosmetic dentistry have made it safe, affordable, and worth your consideration if you want to improve your smile and…
Healthy Living Starts With A Smile
What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with grilled chicken breast and a tossed salad? The sound of your feet rhythmically hitting the ground on your favorite jogging footpath? A cholesterol test indicating that your arteries are in great shape? If you pictured a white, healthy smile or…
Thinking About a Smile Makeover?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Makeover
Welcome to the Jefferson City Dental Care dental blog! I am Dr. Justin Johnson. Perhaps you have heard that cosmetic dentistry procedures can completely transform a smile. You may be a little skeptical of the claims, after all, the promise of total transformation is a tall order. Are smile makeovers really possible? Absolutely! At Jefferson…
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Hello Jefferson City! Your overall oral health depends not only on healthy teeth but also healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle with the bristle tips aimed at the line where the tooth and gum meet. The bristles…
You Can’t Afford Cheap Dental Work
Have you ever gotten a killer deal on a used car that turned out to be a lemon? After a couple of years of continual repairs, you realized that it ended up costing as much as a new car would have. And after spending all that money, you still have a lemon. The same is…
