Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Some of the most common concerns of Lockwood, Billings Heights, and Laurel dental patients pertain to cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening. Because many dental products such as toothpaste and mouthwash say they can lighten your teeth, it’s natural to examine changing your […]
Gum disease
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
1. Which of the things listed below are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Overbite c. Diabetes d. Genetic make-up 2. Which of the items below are possible signs of gum disease? a. Teeth that appear longer b. A change in the way dentures fit c. Bleeding gums d. Inflamed gums 3. […]
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
Hi kids, adults, and golden-agers in Billings. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental exams are an important practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! (If you don’t have any teeth, speak with us about dentures and dental implants.) At Neal C. Johnson DMD, we have an excellent […]
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Categories: Gum disease, Restorative dentistry
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
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 […]
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. But it is a preventable disease, and also treatable, at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings. Here are some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Brush your teeth for two to three minutes, at least twice a day, with […]
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Categories: Dental health, Gum disease
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 […]
The Neal C. Johnson DMD Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have gum disease can be upsetting, and really take you off-guard. That’s because its progression is slow, and it’s usually painless. Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, so at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings it’s something we take very seriously. What can you do to prevent gum disease? […]
