If you’ve ever visited our blog, you’ve probably heard the advice to have dental visits and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels people to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary schedule? Let’s […]
Oral Health
5 Reasons to Schedule a Dental Cleaning Today
Visiting your dentist regularly is an important part of your self-care. Here are 5 reasons to schedule an appointment with the Billings Dentist. 1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only severe decay that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease that leads to bone loss is just as dangerous. Gum disease […]
Keeping Patients Calm Since 2001
Are you or a family member nervous about going to the dentist? Has an experience with pain or discomfort caused you to start panicking when you think about having your teeth worked on? Have you neglected to go to the dentist and feared the amount of work that might need to be carried out? At […]
Go Back In Time
So you’ve lost some teeth and now hesitate to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and recover that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants from the Billings Dentist, you can! For most patients, a tooth implant is the ideal replacement for both the root and crown […]
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, typically called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. This condition is so common in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. Fortunately, periodontal disease can be treated. If left untreated, it can cause irreversible damage such […]
Our Top Five Great Toothpaste Recommendations
When it comes to maintaining good oral health in Montana, using toothpaste is an essential part of daily dental hygiene. Toothpaste helps to remove plaque and food particles from teeth, preventing cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues. It also freshens your breath which makes for a good starting point for social success. With […]
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
Categories: Oral Health, Sedation dentistry
Millions of people get so worked up about dental appointments that they skip them. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings we understand that dental anxiety is a very real thing, and that for some people it’s more like dental phobia. But skipping the dentist is not a good idea. Sedation dentistry can help. Survey […]
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings we are sometimes asked about Xylitol. What is it, exactly? Is there really a sweetener that helps prevent cavities? The answer is not a simple yes or no. Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in birch tree bark, but is also found in many fruits […]
