How effective are your efforts to prevent cavities from forming and affecting your oral health? While you should be confident in your oral hygiene routine, be careful not to assume you have no risks at all to worry about. People who underestimate the threat of decay can fail to identify shortcomings in their routine, or decide they can go without regular dental exams. This can leave you vulnerable to cavity troubles and other issues, like gum disease. Our St. Louis, MO dental office is ready to help patients of all ages prevent oral health troubles. Dr. Johnson-G’Sell can provide preventive services to keep you safe, and when necessary offer restorative dental work for active concerns. (more…)
How Porcelain Veneers Provide Long-Term Smile Improvements
It can be exciting to see how different your smile looks after a cosmetic dental procedure is performed. Of course, the purpose of a treatment is not just to give you an immediate confidence boost – you should also expect to see lasting benefits. With porcelain veneers, you can show off a smile that is more symmetrical, free of visible flaws from wear and tear, brighter, and generally more attractive. The porcelain material used to create these slim restorations is strong enough to maintain its appearance for many years, so you can keep showing off your improved smile! Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office is ready to speak with you about the benefits of treatment with veneers, and we can also review your other cosmetic treatment options. (more…)
Is It Time To Try A Professional Whitening Treatment?
People who grow unhappy with the color of their teeth often try to deal with their concerns by picking up a store bought whitening treatment, or by using a whitening toothpaste. These products can help, but they can be less effective at removing stains that have settled over time and have become difficult to address. If you feel let down by your efforts at teeth whitening, talk to your St. Louis, MO dentist’s office about professional teeth whitening treatment. You can choose between a whitening kit that you take home and use on your own, or a single-visit procedure. Both options can remove frustrating stains that have gathered over time and left your smile dull and less attractive. (more…)
How Can I Help My Kids Learn The Value Of Good Oral Hygiene?
When kids learn the right lessons about oral hygiene, they can have an easier time taking care of their teeth, and they can face fewer risks from dental problems like tooth decay. Parents obviously have an important role to play in educating their children on dental health. After all, you will be directly responsible for caring for their teeth and gums until they are old enough to brush and floss on their own. With that said, you are not the only person who can give them guidance on this matter! Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office provides pediatric dental exams as well as regular dental checkups for adults. When caring for kids, Dr. Johnson-G’Sell can provide consistent preventive care as well as education on both the importance of a healthy smile, and the steps they should take to protect themselves. (more…)
3 Reasons To Return To The Dentist For Regular Exams
Are you putting yourself at risk for oral health issues without realizing it? When you only rely on a daily oral hygiene routine and neglect to schedule regular dental checkups, you can be more vulnerable to problems than you realize. At these regular visits, you receive a thorough review for problems and have any calculus and plaque deposits on your teeth removed by your hygienist. Our office continues to provide care for patients of all ages in a safe, friendly environment. We are ready to provide you with important support against different dental health concerns! (more…)
You Can See Lasting Value From A Cosmetic Dental Procedure
Is there a way to make changes to your teeth that draw the right attention and deliver long-term results? With the right cosmetic dental procedure, you can be delighted at the lasting improvements made to your smile! Through cosmetic treatment, our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office can take care of issues like dental discoloration, problems with the alignment of your teeth, concerns about dental damage, and more! Because Dr. Johnson-G’Sell provides multiple treatment options, we can recommend a procedure that effectively resolves issues that you are most concerned about. We offer cosmetic services in addition to the kinds of preventive and restorative dental treatments that help keep patients’ smiles in good condition! (more…)
3 Benefits To A Consistent Flossing Routine
When you have a piece of food wedged between your teeth, you (hopefully) reach for your floss to safely remove it. This is a time when you can be relieved to have floss on hand, but it should not be the only time you use it! If you want to effectively protect yourself against both tooth decay and gum disease, you should make flossing part of your daily oral hygiene routine. Those who do not fit flossing into their routine are more likely to have tartar accumulate between teeth, which can make them more vulnerable to problems that require restorative dentistry. Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office can provide guidance on good daily habits when you come in for a routine dental exam! (more…)
When Should Your Baby Attend Their First Dental Visit?
It is important to provide the right care for your child at home, and to secure the right professional services to make sure they are cared for. At an early age, a baby’s teeth will begin to arrive. When this happens, you should arrange a trip to see a dentist for a “well baby” exam. At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, Dr. Johnson-G’Sell provides these initial exams, which provide an early introduction to the dentist’s office for your child and an early check on the arrival of their teeth. In addition to the well baby exam, which should take place by the child’s first birthday, we can provide complimentary exams for children under the age of two when parents come in for their own routine dental exams! (more…)
How Much Work Will It Take To Restore A Chipped Tooth?
A chipped tooth is a problem even when the damage is minor. Your ability to put bite pressure on the tooth can be reduced, and you can feel self-conscious about a visible flaw that hurts your smile. There are several procedures that can restore the appearance of a tooth and provide any needed functional support. For superficial harm, cosmetic dentistry can be recommended. These procedures are more conservative, so more of your natural tooth structure remains unchanged. Restorative dental work can restore a tooth’s appearance while also keeping it safe from complications. At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, we can examine your tooth and determine what procedure is right to give you back your smile and preserve your oral health. (more…)
Setting Oral Hygiene Goals For The New Year
Have you experienced issues with cavities this past year? Were you surprised by symptoms of gingivitis? As you look forward to the new year, you may want to consider how you can improve your approach to oral hygiene. Changes in your physical health, the gradual erosion of your enamel, and fluctuations in your diet can all impact your vulnerability to dental problems. Regular dental exams can help you stay on track, they can be important to sustain good daily behaviors. Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office can discuss your habits with you and help you look for more ways to positively change your approach to oral hygiene! (more…)
