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 […]
Restorative dentistry
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
Categories: Dental crowns, Restorative dentistry
Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings. While the cement is strong and reliable, crowns have been known to come off. It may have loosened or come off while brushing or flossing, or eating […]
Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
If you have lost one or more of your natural teeth, dental implants from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings may be the answer to your prayers. Why is that? Dental implants are replacement teeth that look and function like the real thing. Not only that, they help to preserve your jaw bone, which can […]
What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?
We begin this post from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings with a quote from classic literature: “Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” When Miguel de Cervantes wrote that four hundred years ago, there was no widely accepted way to replace lost teeth. We are fortunate to live at […]
There Is Hope For Denture Wearers
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
The condition of your teeth has a big impact on your quality of life. Denture wearers understand this all too well. Now there is a better option than conventional dentures: implant-supported dentures from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings. Conventional dentures rest against the gums. They can irritate soft tissue, and make breathing, eating, tasting […]
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
Categories: Dental crowns, Restorative dentistry
This post from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings is about dental crowns. We use crowns in many ways: to add strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, to correct bite misalignments, and to protect a tooth after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching the crown […]
Dental Implant Success: The Odds Are In Your Favor
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
People thinking about replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings usually want to know about implant success rate. It’s a good question. In case you are unfamiliar with dental implants, we’ll describe them. What is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is a metal post that acts […]
Fixing Chipped Teeth With Bonding
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Restorative dentistry
Your teeth are covered in enamel, a strong outer layer that protects them. But it isn’t indestructable. A little rough-housing at home, an accident on the playing field, or biting something like hard candy or ice, and you’ve got a chipped tooth. If that happens, call us at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings. Small […]
Is Your Smile In A World Of Hurt?
Categories: Dental health, Restorative dentistry
Do you have extreme tooth damage, bone loss, or few to no remaining teeth? This post from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings is for anyone whose mouth is in a world of hurt. We understand how severe dental issues impact you every day of your life. Whatever the cause of the condition – severe […]
Wear A Crown In Billings
Dental crowns are among the restorative procedures we use most at Neal C. Johnson DMD. Crowns restore and protect a tooth that has been damaged, or had dental work. Each crown is custom-made to fit the tooth it is for. This type of crown is sometimes called a “cap” because of the way they fit […]
