When we crown one of our patients at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The need for a dental crown is usually apparent. Crowns (sometimes called caps) restore a decayed or damaged tooth to its original size, shape, and functionality. Crowns are sometimes extended down […]
Restorative dentistry
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Can you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? If you are like most of us, you got some cavities fairly young, and the ubiquitous silver fillings that were once standard. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT, there is a better option. Composite fillings can be made to […]
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, […]
Love Your Smile
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Restorative dentistry
There is nothing like bright white teeth that light up a person’s face when they smile and laugh. No one has to settle for dull, yellow teeth. With cosmetic dentistry from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT, anyone can have a fabulous smile. At our practice, our professionals draw on different cosmetic dentistry procedures […]
Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things
Categories: Dental health, Restorative dentistry
Tooth enamel is the hardest part of the human body, but that doesn’t mean teeth are indestructible. Far from it! To keep them healthy and problem-free, the team at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT recommends (strongly!) you avoid the following. 1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you, unpopped popcorn kernels and […]
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother doing anything about it. After all, the gap doesn’t show when they smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back […]
Ask Us About Denture-Stabilization Implants
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
For anyone who has lost all of their teeth, implant-supported dentures from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw, and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality. You know what they say: if something sounds too good to be true, it probably […]
Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
Dental implants might sound like some futuristic solution to missing teeth. But they’ve become part of mainstream dentistry, and are available at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings. Most patients have a lot of questions about dental implants, once they seriously begin to consider them. Are there any drawbacks to implants? Are they safe? Experimental? […]
Aesthetic Dentistry Solves Difficult Oral Problems
Do you fear that your smile is beyond repair due to damage or neglect? Rest assured, that may not be true. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings we use restorative dentistry to improve smiles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem 1: Insufficient Bone for Dental Implant Solution: […]
Dental Crowns Solve Dental Dilemmas
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking tooth restoration that covers the top of a damaged tooth. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings we use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A broken tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has […]
