By taking good care of your teeth they can last you a lifetime. That’s a goal worth working toward! It all comes down to your daily dental health routine, and checkups at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT. In this blog post, we offer five tips for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Brush and […]
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Sealants Prevent Cavities For Kids
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Regular brushing and flossing are essential in preventing tooth decay. But another valuable tool are dental sealants, available at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT. Dental sealants are a thin layer of plastic painted onto the chewing surfaces of the molars. Applying them is completely painless, and once they’re on, they can prevent eighty […]
A New Reason To Eat More Fish
This may sound like an unlikely cause and effect, but research suggests that eating fish with high levels of polyunsaturated fats can lower the risk of gum disease, a condition we see far too often at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT. As you may know, gum disease is a leading cause of tooth […]
Crooked Teeth And Cavities
We all would like a beautiful smile with straight white teeth. For one thing, they’re more attractive that way. But did you know that straight teeth tend to be healthier? At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT, healthy teeth and gums are our goal for every patients. Even if you brush and floss your […]
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Check-ups at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT include a screening for oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers of the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. The condition is pretty much as serious as it gets. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will be diagnosed with it this year. Consider […]
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
When a wisdom tooth tries to come in, but is obstructed by the adjacent tooth, it becomes impacted and can result in such complications as pain, inflammation, or tooth decay. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT, we can extract wisdom teeth. It’s challenging to clean partially-erupted wisdom teeth. Since they have a high […]
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
A question from the team at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, does the dentist examine the patient’s teeth, choose the course of treatment, and perform the procedure, all while the patient is an inconsequential participant? It […]
The 411 on TMJ
TMJ is short for temporomandibular joint, which is a big word for your jaw joint. As a hinge joint, it can move up and down, forward and backward, and side to side. All that mobility contributes to its vulnerability: it is subject to a painful condition called TMJ disorder, which is treatable at Neal C. […]
Super Smiles Have Strong Enamel
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Did you know that enamel is the hardest substance in the body? It’s true! Found on the outer surface of your teeth, enamel is meant to last a lifetime, and with the help of regular checkups at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT, it can. Enamel may be super strong, but you have to […]
Mouthwash Facts In Billings
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
In this post from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT, we’re going to discuss mouthwash. Many people use mouthwash to freshen their breath and help prevent tooth decay. While some mouthwash has cavity-fighting additives, it should never be considered a substitute for brushing your teeth. Good dental health is centered on regular brushing and […]
