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What You Should Know About a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
posted: Sep. 20, 2018.
A relatively easy and inexpensive way to improve your smile is to whiten your teeth. In fact, you may even be able to do it yourself at home. Although Read more -
Back to School Do's and Don'ts
posted: Sep. 10, 2018.
Back-to-school season can be an exciting time for kids—and parents too! As summer starts giving way to fall, your to-do list begins to fill up: there are clothes to Read more -
3 Tips to Making Mealtime Easier During TMD Flare-Ups
posted: Aug. 31, 2018.
If you suffer from a temporomandibular (“jaw joint”) pain disorder (TMD), you know any activity involving jaw movement can be uncomfortable. That includes eating. But avoiding eating isn’t an option—which Read more -
Why
posted: Aug. 21, 2018.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read more -
Veneers may Offer a Less Invasive Way to Transform Your Smile
posted: Aug. 11, 2018.
If your smile is, to put it mildly, “unattractive,” you may think only extensive and expensive dental work can change it. But depending on your teeth’s actual condition, you Read more -
Do I Need a Root Canal?
posted: Aug. 09, 2018.
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends root canal therapy as a great substitute for dental extraction. Drs. Jeffery and Jodi Johnson offer this pain-free restoration right at their family dentistry Read more -
Be on the Alert for Gum Disease While Wearing Braces
posted: Aug. 01, 2018.
On your way to a more attractive smile, you’ll have to deal with some inconveniences while wearing braces like avoiding certain foods or habits or dealing with possible embarrassment Read more -
4 Important Facts About Gum Recession and What You can do About It
posted: Jul. 22, 2018.
While gum recession is a common occurrence related to aging, it’s not just an “old person’s disease.” It can happen to anyone, even someone with a relatively healthy mouth. Read more -
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Jul. 12, 2018.
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read more -
Your Dental Care Efforts are Just as Important as Your Dentist's
posted: Jul. 02, 2018.
If you’re seeing your dentist regularly, that’s great. But if that’s all you’re doing to stay ahead of dental disease, it’s not enough. In fact, what you do daily Read more -
Tips for Picture-Perfect Summer Smiles
posted: Jun. 22, 2018.
June is the month when lots of important events happen—like weddings, graduations, and family get-togethers. When the weather turns balmy and the days get longer, it’s the perfect time Read more -
3 Reasons for Blood Pressure Checks During Dental Visits
posted: Jun. 12, 2018.
You may have been surprised by a new addition to your regular dental appointment routine—we took your blood pressure at the start. While you might expect this at a Read more -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Jun. 02, 2018.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read more -
A Long-Term Orthodontic Strategy Could Help Ensure an Attractive Smile Later in Life
posted: May 23, 2018.
Orthodontics relies on certain mechanics in the mouth to move teeth to better positions. As the specialty has advanced, we've become ever more precise in moving teeth with braces, Read more -
Fighting Gum Disease
posted: May 23, 2018.
Dr. Jeffery Johnson and Dr. Jodi Johnson, your family and general dentists in St. Louis, MO, ensure that both your teeth and your gums stay healthy. Unfortunately, they find that Read more -
3 Things You Need to Know about Easing Anxiety Over Dental Visits
posted: May 13, 2018.
Although dental visits are routine for most people, it’s a different experience for a few. About one in ten adults have high anxiety or fear of going to the Read more