A condition known as dry mouth is fairly common, and has some common causes. It can be really uncomfortable, and can also pose a threat to your dental health. Here is some information from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, which is pronounced zero-STO-me-ah. Some of its […]
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Helping Billings Love Dental Visits
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
No one really enjoys going to the dentist, and at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings we understand that. But we want all our patients to have a positive experience when they come in for an appointment, and we’re always willing to go the extra mile for their comfort. We want to be transparent in […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Ultimate Anti-Aging Treatment
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Teeth whitening
If you’re teeth have grown yellow and dull over the years, professional teeth whitening from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings can restore the natural beauty of your smile, and take years off your appearance. Toothpaste Can’t Erase All Stains Tooth enamel, while one of the toughest substances in the body, is porous. Over time, […]
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 […]
Best Practices For A Healthy, Beautiful Smile
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
It’s easy to become a little complacent about your dental health. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, we know that all too well! Our goal in this blog post is for you to evaluate where you stand and consider how you can improve things. Brushing Good: Brush teeth once a day. Better: Brush teeth […]
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Flossing can be a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings is constantly reminding our patients to brush and floss! Flossing is vital to your dental health. […]
Celebrating The Past And Looking To The Future
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
This post from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings takes a look back at the unusual history of dentistry. It has been over 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. We should all be grateful for the advances made in dentistry in the years since then. There was a […]
Can You Handle A Dental Emergency?
At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, we hope you never go through a serious dental emergency. It’s essential, however, to know what to do in such a situation. Here is a quiz on dental emergencies and other oral troubles. 1. One of the wires on your braces breaks. What do you do? a. Cut […]
