At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT , we know that a common dental problem tends to go undiagnosed for years. This is because people chalk it up to genetics and don’t even realize it’s a problem. The problem we’re talking about is, of course, malocclusion. Literally meaning “bad bite,” it is a term […]
Family dentistry
How Does Your Overall Health Affect Your Smile?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT for regular checkups. Did you […]
Which Type of Toothbrush is Best?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to use a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT, we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A […]
