Do You Have Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal Disease in Montana

Gum disease is more common than you might think. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT we see patients with gum disease almost every day. It’s a serious matter, because gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss. Some people aren’t even aware they have it until we see it during a checkup. […]

A New Reason To Eat More Fish

Billings Family Dentists

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 […]

How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease

Billings Teeth Bleaching

Why should you brush your teeth at least twice a day? At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, we’re using this space to discuss why it is so important. The first, and most obvious benefit, is that brushing and flossing prevents tooth decay. It removes the food debris from teeth and clears away plaque, that filmy […]