Are you or a family member nervous about going to the dentist? Has an experience with pain or discomfort caused you to start panicking when you think about having your teeth worked on? Have you neglected to go to the dentist and feared the amount of work that might need to be carried out? At […]
Dental health
Go Back In Time
So you’ve lost some teeth and now hesitate to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and recover that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants from the Billings Dentist, you can! For most patients, a tooth implant is the ideal replacement for both the root and crown […]
Chipped Tooth? No Need To Panic
There are basically two ways to handle a chipped tooth: 1. Panic. 2. See Dr. Neal Johnson right away and get on with life. Dr. Neal Johnson at Neal C. Johnson DMD can fix a chipped tooth in a jiffy by determining the right solution and expertly performing the procedure. Decay, missing teeth, braces, and […]
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing
After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could impact your smile, such as tooth decay, periodontitis […]
Healthy Living Starts With A Smile
What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and carrot sticks? The sound of your feet rhythmically hitting the ground on your favorite jogging path? A cholesterol test indicating that your arteries are looking good? If you pictured a white, healthy smile or a […]
Tooth Whitening For A Whiter Smile
When it comes to cosmetic dentistry in Billings, tooth whitening is one of the easiest and most rewarding procedures. There are a lot of tooth-whitening options for those of us in the Billings area. How do you find a good teeth whitening procedure in Billings? Visiting your local Billings dentist is a good start! Whitening […]
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, typically called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. This condition is so common in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. Fortunately, periodontal disease can be treated. If left untreated, it can cause irreversible damage such […]
3 Ways To Minimize Candy Intake At Parties
Lock yourself in a closet. Sew your mouth shut. Wear a shock collar that’s sensitive to sugar particles. At Neal C. Johnson DMD we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at Halloween and other sugar-filled holidays. We encourage both unfettered joy and healthy living for all of our Billings patients. Moderation in […]
The Link Between Gum Disease and Viral Infections
Our Immune System Protects Against Serious Illness The pandemic has increased public awareness of the danger of viruses and the importance of a well-functioning immune system. At the Billings Dentist, we want our patients to know the difference between helpful and harmful bacteria. The variation in the severity of COVID-19 illness is due, […]
What Does Your Saliva Reveal?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Dentists know that a mouth examination can reveal problems in other parts of the patient’s body. Because many diseases manifest in soft tissues of the mouth or cause pain in the jaw, dentists often refer patients to their medical doctor for further diagnosis when they encounter issues such as inflammation, chronic bad breath, bleeding gums, […]
