The importance of brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is something we emphasize to all of our patients. Along with regular checkups and cleanings at name of practice, it’s the best way to maintain your beautiful smile. A good dental hygiene routine, something you do every single day without fail, is essential to […]
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Treat Your Smile To A Healthy Diet
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
This message from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings is about proper nutrition and dental health. Your diet can affect your risk of cavities, enamel health, and gum condition. Healthy foods provide an environment that can prohibit inflammation and infection. Vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts are the ideal choices for oral health. Calcium-fortified beverages, milk, […]
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why most dentists hand […]
Let’s Take Care Of Those Tooth Stains
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Teeth whitening
The effectiveness of teeth whitening at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings depends in part on the types of stains you have. There are two types of tooth stains: Extrinsic stains are the simplest to remove. These are surface stains that have not penetrated through the enamel. Extrinsic stains are caused by dark-colored foods and […]
Can I Objectively Evaluate My Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry
It is no secret that a beautiful, pleasing, healthy smile can be your best physical attribute. After all, people notice your smile first thing. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings we use cosmetic dentistry to help our patients get fabulous smiles. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; if you look at your […]
Patient Education Is A Priority
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
When patients are fully informed about their dental health, they usually do more to maintain it. That’s been our experience at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, so we make patient education a priority at every checkup. Are regular checkups even necessary? That question comes up sometimes. We don’t mean to hedge with our answer, […]
Do Whitestrips Work?
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Teeth whitening
Americans spend millions of dollars every year on teeth whitening products. Everyone, it seems, would like to have whiter teeth, and it’s easy to see why: a healthy, white smile is pleasing to see on others, and an asset in social and professional settings. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, we can help you […]
Raise Your Dental IQ
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Little things can raise your Dental IQ and benefit your smile. One simple lesson from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. The critical thing is the balance of bacteria. This is where brushing and flossing come […]
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 […]
Bad Breath Is No Fun
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
This post from the Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings takes on an unpleasant topic: bad breath. Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to meet with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident […]
