Sleep is the foundation of a healthy, energetic life, yet millions struggle with poor sleep without understanding why. If you wake up tired despite a full night’s rest or experience irritability, fatigue, or health issues, sleep apnea might be the cause. The good news? Sleep apnea is treatable. In 2025, you can reclaim restful nights […]
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Do You Grind Your Teeth While You Sleep?
Categories: Dental health, Oral Health
Here is the Neal C. Johnson DMD guide to treating teeth grinding. Understand Most teeth grinding will occur while sleeping. Consistent teeth grinding might be suspected with a sore jaw and dull headache in the mornings. Anxiety or stress are not the only reasons grinding may appear. It can also be related to an abnormal […]
A Proud Dental Practice
Neal C. Johnson DMD is proud to serve not only Billings but the greater Billings area. Our friendly dental team consists of proud members of the community we serve. It’s worth the trip for the change it will make in your life. Are you proud of your smile? You should be. Your smile is unique. […]
How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile
What is Tooth Grinding? Tooth grinding (or bruxism in doctor-speak) is a common behavior among men and women of all ages. It is when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw or rubs their teeth together. Tooth grinding can transpire during the day or night and can affect kids and adults. Some people grind their teeth […]
Affordable Teeth Whitening?
If you are like most web users, you have probably observed the multitude of ads for ‘free teeth whitening kits’. Some show a ‘real Lockwood mom’ who discovered a ‘tooth-whitening secret’. Others assure you that their system is the one that ‘Billings Heights dentists don’t want you to know about’. Many contain a link to […]
A Family-Oriented Dental Practice in Montana
At Neal C. Johnson DMD, we pride ourselves on providing top-notch family dentistry services in the heart of Billings, just a short drive from Billings. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that every member of your family, from pre-teens to grandparents, receives the highest quality of dental care in a warm and welcoming environment. Comprehensive […]
Combat Bad Breath Foods with Neal C. Johnson DMD
Bad breath, or halitosis, can be a social and confidence killer. While it’s often linked to poor oral hygiene, certain foods are notorious for contributing to this unpleasant issue. Here’s a breakdown of some of the worst culprits and how Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, Montana can help. Culinary staples such as garlic and […]
Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
In 2001, Dr. Neal Johnson established Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings. Dr. Johnson is an outstanding dental professional passionate about preventative dentistry. What is preventative dentistry? The goal of preventative dentistry is to keep oral health so that no restorative dental work ever becomes needed. In other words, preventing cavities, gum disease, and enamel […]
Dental Veneers: 7 Fast Fixes
Hi! Welcome to the Neal C. Johnson DMD dental blog where we take the time to answer dental questions. Today we are focusing on fabulous veneers, which are used extensively in cosmetic dentistry. Dental veneers (also called laminates) are custom-made to permanently cover the front part of one or more teeth. Wafer-thin, super-strong veneers can […]
Don’t Bite The Dentist!
Bite down hard, but not on Dr. Johnson’s hand! Do you find that biting down hard is painful or awkward? There are ways to find the source of the problem and there are ways to make it right. Bite pain can be due to a damaged tooth, missing teeth, or loose teeth. Any of those […]
