Regular brushing and flossing are essential in preventing tooth decay. But another valuable tool are dental sealants, available at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT. Dental sealants are a thin layer of plastic painted onto the chewing surfaces of the molars. Applying them is completely painless, and once they’re on, they can prevent eighty […]
Dental health
A New Reason To Eat More Fish
This may sound like an unlikely cause and effect, but research suggests that eating fish with high levels of polyunsaturated fats can lower the risk of gum disease, a condition we see far too often at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT. As you may know, gum disease is a leading cause of tooth […]
Has Your Smile Lost Its Luster?
Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you, cosmetic dentistry from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT can help. Whether your teeth have been stained by years of sipping dark-colored drinks, or smoking has left them brown and dull, we can restore […]
Crooked Teeth And Cavities
We all would like a beautiful smile with straight white teeth. For one thing, they’re more attractive that way. But did you know that straight teeth tend to be healthier? At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT, healthy teeth and gums are our goal for every patients. Even if you brush and floss your […]
Don’t Settle For An Unattractive Smile
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Dental health
No one likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT, we have cosmetic dentistry solutions for your smile. Cosmetic dentistry refers to a group of procedures that, individually or collectively, create positive changes to your smile. One procedure, such […]
Can You Completely Restore a Smile With Several Missing Teeth?
People who have lost one or more of their natural teeth may think they will never again be able to eat normally, let alone smile without wanting to cover gaps in their teeth. There is good news: dental implants like those available from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT can restore your eating ability, […]
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Check-ups at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT include a screening for oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers of the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. The condition is pretty much as serious as it gets. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will be diagnosed with it this year. Consider […]
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
When a wisdom tooth tries to come in, but is obstructed by the adjacent tooth, it becomes impacted and can result in such complications as pain, inflammation, or tooth decay. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT, we can extract wisdom teeth. It’s challenging to clean partially-erupted wisdom teeth. Since they have a high […]
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
A question from the team at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, does the dentist examine the patient’s teeth, choose the course of treatment, and perform the procedure, all while the patient is an inconsequential participant? It […]
The 411 on TMJ
TMJ is short for temporomandibular joint, which is a big word for your jaw joint. As a hinge joint, it can move up and down, forward and backward, and side to side. All that mobility contributes to its vulnerability: it is subject to a painful condition called TMJ disorder, which is treatable at Neal C. […]
