Some Jefferson City parents wrongly believe that their child’s primary teeth are somehow less important than their secondary teeth. The fallacy goes like this: “They’re going to fall out, right? We’ll get serious about oral hygiene when their big teeth come in.” Your child’s primary teeth, or baby teeth, are just as important to their…
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Why Your Child Needs Pediatric Dental Cleanings
In today’s post, we review children’s dental cleanings. Does your child need a professional dental cleaning if you practice dental hygiene at home? Short answer? Yes. Let’s discuss it. Both activities are critical. They reinforce each other. They work in tandem to protect your son or daughter’s smile as they grow. Justin Johnson encourages patients…
3 Important Reasons To Choose Jefferson City Dental Care
An Educated Pediatric Dentist Like other dental specialists (endodontists and prosthodontists, for example), Dr. Johnson has advanced dental training. After four years of rigorous dental school, pediatric dentists undergo an additional two years of pediatric dental schooling. That’s one of the reasons Dr. Johnson is the most qualified to provide dental care for your child.…
5 Ways To Help Your Child Avoid A Cracked Tooth
Cracked teeth can be painful, embarrassing, and pricey to repair. Protecting kids’ teeth from cracks and chips should be taught at a young age. 1. Don’t chew hard stuff! Steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, unpopped popcorn, and hard beef jerky. Watch out for stone fruits—that peach may be soft but if you…
Are Childhood Cavities Inevitable?
Jefferson City parents who want their children to develop healthy habits know that they need to set the example. The “Do as I say, not as I do,” approach does not instill confidence in children. If we want our son or daughter to exercise, we should get off the couch ourselves. If we want our…
Dental X-rays Help Your Orthodontist Provide Quality Care
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Today’s post focuses on dental X-rays. Panoramic If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay motionless while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic X-ray taken. These pictures help dentists see everything in…
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid…
Do Kids Get Periodontal Disease?
Most Jefferson City moms and dads are concerned about cavities. And rightly so. Tooth decay in children is a serious and widespread disease. What about kids’ gum disease? Are kids at risk for an oral ailment that is prevalent in the adult population? Short answer: yes. Let’s discuss it. Children and teenagers are at risk…
Protect Young Smiles From Childhood Tooth Decay
We get it. Parents have a lot to worry about when it comes to their child’s health and safety. Committing to daily oral hygiene will prevent the pain, inconvenience, and expense of dealing with cavities in children. Even though most parents know the basics of children’s dental care, Jefferson City pediatric dentists continue to see…
Keep Holidays Healthy For Your Teeth!
Who doesn’t love the holidays? They’re a time to take a break from your regular routine and spend time with friends and family. If you’re not careful, though, holiday celebrations can take a toll on your oral health. They typically involve delicious food, drinks, and sweets that can put you at risk for tooth decay…
