How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile

A woman wearing a sweater in bed, grinding her teeth while asleep.

What is Tooth Grinding? Tooth grinding (or bruxism in doctor-speak) is a common behavior among men and women of all ages. It is when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw or rubs their teeth together. Tooth grinding can transpire during the day or night and can affect kids and adults. Some people grind their teeth […]

Affordable Teeth Whitening?

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If you are like most web users, you have probably observed the multitude of ads for ‘free teeth whitening kits’. Some show a ‘real Lockwood mom’ who discovered a ‘tooth-whitening secret’. Others assure you that their system is the one that ‘Billings Heights dentists don’t want you to know about’. Many contain a link to […]

Dental Veneers: 7 Fast Fixes

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Hi! Welcome to the Neal C. Johnson DMD dental blog where we take the time to answer dental questions. Today we are focusing on fabulous veneers, which are used extensively in cosmetic dentistry. Dental veneers (also called laminates) are custom-made to permanently cover the front part of one or more teeth. Wafer-thin, super-strong veneers can […]

Smile Necessities And Possibilities

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At Neal C. Johnson DMD, we believe everyone deserves a smile they can be proud of. With our cosmetic dentistry services, we help patients achieve dazzling smiles while boosting their confidence and enhancing both personal and professional interactions. A cosmetic dental smile makeover doesn’t just make your smile more attractive. It also builds self-confidence. You […]