There probably isn’t a dentist in the world who would say eating candy is a good thing. That includes those of us at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings. To put it plainly, candy is loaded with sugar. The bacteria in your mouth uses any sugar that comes its way to produce the acids that […]
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5 Simple Ways To Avoid A Cracked Tooth
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and pricey to repair. In this post from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, we offer tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. Don’t chew on hard substances. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Also be wary of […]
A Ginormous Cavity?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
When we repair a decayed or damaged tooth at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, the procedure we use depends on the location of the problem. If there is a chip, crack, or tooth decay on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay or inlay is often created to restore it. Inlays and onlays […]
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings we urge all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth at least twice a day. This very good habit is the single most important thing you can do to maintain your dental health. What kind of toothpaste should you use? There is no one-size-fits-all product on […]
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
If you have claustrophobia, you avoid enclosed spaces. If you have arachnophobia, you stay away from spiders. Fair enough! If you fear the dentist you may be inclined to avoid checkups. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, we know this is a bad idea. The connection between your dental health and overall health is […]
How Are Dental Implants Priced?
Categories: Dental implants
Looking into the cost of dental implants and getting a simple answer can be frustrating. But at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings we have an explanation for that. We’re taking a moment to discuss why most dentistry sites don’t publish the cost of tooth implants. 1. The Math Might Come Out Higher Than it […]
Have Your Dessert!
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Do you have a sweet tooth? Join the club! No one confuses dessert with healthy food, but for many of our patients at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings, it’s not realistic to recommend avoiding sugary treats. If you fit that category, here is something useful to know: eating sweets at certain times is better […]
Bridging The Gap
Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise nice teeth? Let Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings fill the gap for you and help you get your brilliant smile back! A dental bridge could be the perfect solution. A bridge incorporates two or more crowns on either side of the gap […]
Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
Categories: Dental health, Dental implants
Dental implants from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings are life-changing, because they look and function just like natural teeth. There are several stages involved in getting an implant, and we’ll review them in this article. Before the Procedure It begins with an exam and consultation. If you don’t have sufficient bone at the implant […]
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
If your gums bleed when you floss your teeth, should you drop flossing from your dental health routine? We’re asked about this from time to time at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings. Our answer is short and sweet: “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more […]
