Is an electric toothbrush better than a manual toothbrush for cleaning your teeth? In this article from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT, we won’t recommend one over the other. We’re just going to take a close look at the electric toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes have been commercially available in the United States since the […]
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Why Sports Drinks Put Teeth At Risk
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Dental health
This post from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT looks at the risks posed by those ubiquitous sports drinks. Many health-conscious people drink them regularly for hydration during workouts. While it’s true that they help maintain electrolyte levels in the body, and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks, their acidity can erode tooth […]
Royalty At Neal C. Johnson
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 […]
Beware Of Hidden Sugar
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT we want to remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of the […]
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 […]
Protect Your Enamel, Protect Your Teeth
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
This message from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT is about tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body, and well-suited to protect your teeth. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you will avoid many dental ailments. Your risk of getting cavities goes way down. Your teeth will be less […]
Help For Tetracycline Stains
There’s hardly anyone out there who wouldn’t like to have a brighter, whiter smile. With professional teeth whitening at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT, getting the whitest possible smile has never been easier. You might think that over-the-counter whitening products are a simple shortcut to whiter teeth. It’s true there are lots of […]
Are You Watching For Cavities?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems there is. Are you doing everything you can to prevent it? In this post from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT, we have some practical ideas that can help. Avoid Refined Sugar This one is probably obvious, but avoiding sugar should be your number […]
Children’s Cavities Are Not “Just A Part Of Growing Up”
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
This post from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT focuses on dental sealants, a preventative treatment used to help prevent cavities in children. Dental sealants are a thin coat of clear resin that is applied to the biting surfaces of teeth, usually the rear molars. The back teeth are more prone to cavities. . […]
Flossing For Health And Happiness
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Most people know that flossing is an important part of oral health. As we like to remind our patients at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT, its value has been proven time and time again. Flossing is your chance to remove the food debris that a toothbrush can’t reach. Which Kind Is Best? When […]
