Many of us have plenty of things to smile about. But there are some people who avoid flashing a smile at all costs. Are you one of those people who covers their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you been hiding unsightly teeth […]
Dental implants
How Do I Choose A Dentist To Perform My Implant Procedure?
Categories: Dental health, Dental implants
This message from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings is for those who have decided to replace a missing tooth with a dental implant. Great choice! Now you need to choose a dental implant specialist to perform the procedure. This is a critical decision. A dental implant is permanent. It involves oral surgery. It requires […]
What Does A Missing Tooth Say About You?
Categories: Dental health, Dental implants
When you meet someone who is missing a front tooth, what do you think? Do you wonder if they were in an accident? A missing tooth is more than unsightly: that space in the jaw can lead to bone recession, and other teeth moving around. A dental implant from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings […]
Root Canal vs Dental Implant
This post from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings looks at one of the difficult decisions that must be made in a dentist’s office from time to time. When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, a dentist and patient must make a choice of whether to attempt to save the tooth by executing a […]
Titanium: The Bone-Loving Metal
Categories: Dental health, Dental implants
The key to a successful dental implant is osseointegration: the fusing of the implant with the patient’s jawbone. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, we have performed many dental implants, and are proud that they have a success rate greater than ninety percent. Some patients think of dental implants as replacement teeth. But strictly […]
The Health And Beauty Consequences Of Missing Teeth
Categories: Dental health, Dental implants
A dental implant from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings looks and functions like a natural tooth. Schedule an appointment with us today.
