It’s easy to become a little complacent about your dental health. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, we know that all too well! Our goal in this blog post is for you to evaluate where you stand and consider how you can improve things.
Brushing
Good: Brush teeth once a day.
Better: Brush teeth right after each meal.
Best: Brush after each meal and floss correctly before bed.
Dental Checkups
Good: See us if you get a toothache.
Better: See us once a year even if you don’t notice any dental problems.
Best: Twice-yearly, have a thorough dental exam and professional dental cleaning at our office.
A White Smile
Good: Use a whitening toothpaste.
Better: Use a whitening product at home.
Best: Schedule an in-office whitening treatment.
Missing Tooth
Good enough for some people: Ignore it. (We don’t recommend this.)
Better: Get a quality dental bridge.
Best: Restore your smile with a beautiful, durable, and natural-functioning dental implant.
Smile-Friendly Nutrition
Good: Eat a healthy diet.
Better: Eat a healthy diet and limit sugary snacks and beverages.
Best: Eat a wholesome diet, limit between-meal snacking, eat lots of calcium-rich foods, minimize sugary foods, abstain from energy drinks and soda, and sip water throughout the day to keep acid at bay.
At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings we are big advocates of preventative care, and offer complete family dentistry services. We want all our patients to enjoy excellent dental health. Find out why people from Lockwood, Billings Heights, and Laurel trust us with their smiles! We also offer dental implants, and much more. Schedule a checkup with us today!
Contact Neal C. Johnson DMD:
406-656-2700
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
176 S 32nd St W Ste 3
Billings, Montana
59102
