Dental crowns are among the restorative procedures we use most at Neal C. Johnson DMD. Crowns restore and protect a tooth that has been damaged, or had dental work. Each crown is custom-made to fit the tooth it is for. This type of crown is sometimes called a “cap” because of the way they fit […]
Dental health
4 Reasons To Make Sure Your Child Sees A Dentist
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
The American Dental Association recommends a child’s first dental checkup should be around age one. In this post from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, we are going to review four reasons why your toddler’s teeth are worth a dental visit. Twelve months of age happens to be about the time when a child’s first […]
Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, patients sometimes ask us how they should go about choosing a toothbrush. Picking this most basic dental health tool can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seem to be just as many choices. The most important consideration for a toothbrush is soft bristles. We […]
Attack Of The Gummi Bear
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
There probably isn’t a dentist in the world who would say eating candy is a good thing. That includes those of us at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings. To put it plainly, candy is loaded with sugar. The bacteria in your mouth uses any sugar that comes its way to produce the acids that […]
5 Simple Ways To Avoid A Cracked Tooth
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and pricey to repair. In this post from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, we offer tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. Don’t chew on hard substances. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Also be wary of […]
A Ginormous Cavity?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
When we repair a decayed or damaged tooth at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, the procedure we use depends on the location of the problem. If there is a chip, crack, or tooth decay on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay or inlay is often created to restore it. Inlays and onlays […]
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings we urge all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth at least twice a day. This very good habit is the single most important thing you can do to maintain your dental health. What kind of toothpaste should you use? There is no one-size-fits-all product on […]
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
If you have claustrophobia, you avoid enclosed spaces. If you have arachnophobia, you stay away from spiders. Fair enough! If you fear the dentist you may be inclined to avoid checkups. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, we know this is a bad idea. The connection between your dental health and overall health is […]
Have Your Dessert!
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Do you have a sweet tooth? Join the club! No one confuses dessert with healthy food, but for many of our patients at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, it’s not realistic to recommend avoiding sugary treats. If you fit that category, here is something useful to know: eating sweets at certain times is better […]
Bridging The Gap
Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise nice teeth? Let Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings fill the gap for you and help you get your brilliant smile back! A dental bridge could be the perfect solution. A bridge incorporates two or more crowns on either side of the gap […]
