A stunning smile leaves a lasting impression. Professional teeth whitening can dramatically improve your overall appearance and give you a boost in self-confidence. Our teeth often turn yellow or gray as we age. The things we eat and drink continually such as colored sodas, coffee and red wine contribute to the staining. Most individuals are […]
Dental crowns
Does Whitening Toothpaste Work?
Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Some of the most common concerns of Lockwood, Billings Heights, and Laurel dental patients pertain to cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening. Because many dental products such as toothpaste and mouthwash say they can lighten your teeth, it’s natural to examine changing your […]
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
Hello friends of Neal C. Johnson DMD! In today’s post, we will address jaw bone health. Those tooth roots are important! To remain healthy and strong, your jaw bone needs to be consistently stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone material. […]
7 Ways Bonding Can Beautify
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the Billings area, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. Today in the Neal C. Johnson DMD dental blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is sturdy […]
5 Tools For Tooth Transformations
Too-small teeth. Misshapen teeth. Cracked teeth. Chipped teeth. Spacing irregularities. These problems are all-too-common. But you don’t have to live with them! With the advances in cosmetic dentistry, there are fixes for these vexing tooth dilemmas! 1. Veneers. (Also called dental laminates or porcelain veneers). These extremely thin shells are custom-made so the size, shape, […]
Why is the 4-Step Tooth Implant Timeline Necessary?
If you’ve visited our website before you know that implants are the preferable tooth restoration for most people with a missing tooth. The dental implant process can take several dental visits over a period of months. Don’t let this discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is critical. Remember that the tooth implant timeline is […]
What’s On Your Dental Wish List?
How would you like to improve your smile? At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT we use cosmetic dentistry and other procedures to improve smiles every day. If you’re not satisfied with your smile, rest assured there is a procedure for you. Here is a small sampling of what we can do to improve […]
Royalty At Neal C. Johnson
When we crown one of our patients at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The need for a dental crown is usually apparent. Crowns (sometimes called caps) restore a decayed or damaged tooth to its original size, shape, and functionality. Crowns are sometimes extended down […]
Dental Crowns Solve Dental Dilemmas
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking tooth restoration that covers the top of a damaged tooth. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings we use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A broken tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has […]
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
Categories: Dental crowns, Restorative dentistry
Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings. While the cement is strong and reliable, crowns have been known to come off. It may have loosened or come off while brushing or flossing, or eating […]
