When everyone in your household commits to protecting their teeth and gums from dental problems, you can avoid trips to the dentist’s office for restorative work. While parents and kids alike need to take their dental well-being seriously, the right approach can differ for people in different age groups. For your own oral health needs, you should focus on smart diet choices, a consistent oral hygiene routine, and regularly scheduled routine dental exams. While kids should do the same, they can require guidance from their parents and dentist on forming and maintaining good habits. Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office can help you and your kids develop and stick to good habits, just as we can step in with solutions if anyone experiences issues that call for treatment. (more…)
Starting The New Year With A Brighter Smile
Are you ready to greet the new year with a bright, confident smile? If you currently feel less comfortable with the way you look because your teeth appear dull or discolored, consider the benefits of teeth whitening treatment! At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, patients can come to us to discuss what they would like to do about the color and general condition of their smile. One thing we can offer is a same-day whitening procedure that produces significant results in a short time! In just a single appointment, you can enjoy teeth that are significantly brighter. This is one of many cosmetic dental services that our practice can offer to patients ready to make changes to the way that they look. (more…)
Use This Year’s Dental Benefits While You Still Can!
We have less than one month remaining in the year, but you can still find space on the calendar to take care of your dental health! If you have dental benefits remaining for the year, you still have a chance to take advantage of them and enjoy quality smile care. Keeping up with routine preventive dental care will help you avoid trouble with common problems like dental decay and gingivitis. Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office can provide services to patients of all ages, so we can help you and everyone in your family maintain healthy teeth and gums! (more…)
How Parents Help Younger Kids Learn Good Oral Hygiene Habits
In the time before your kids are old enough to brush and floss their own teeth, they will depend on you to protect them from cavities. At this point, you will have a direct responsibility for maintaining their oral health, though their dentist will also provide support. With that said, kids are typically capable of brushing and flossing on their own by about age six or seven. Will your child be ready at this point? Do they know what it will take to protect their oral health? At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, Dr. Johnson has experience guiding younger patients with their preventive care. Through regular pediatric dental exams and your support at home, you can give your child the support they need to develop positive oral health habits! (more…)
Are You Starting To Lose Confidence In Your Smile?
Even if your teeth are healthy, gradual changes in their appearance can leave you feeling unhappy with the way they look. Those changes can be the result of teeth stains that have accumulated. They can also stem from issues with gradual wear and tear on your enamel that change their shapes. When issues like this start to bother you, talk to your St. Louis, MO dentist’s office! A cosmetic dental procedure can give you back a smile that you are confident in. Dr. Johnson can also help you avoid future cosmetic concerns by helping you keep your teeth in good health at routine dental exams. (more…)
Will Holiday Activities Lead To Problems For Your Smile?
While holiday plans can change from year to year, one aspect of your celebrations can remain constant. At formal and informal gatherings alike, you can expect to enjoy a variety of rich meals and desserts. While this can be good for your spirits, you may be putting your smile at more risk than you realize when you indulge. Increasing the amount of sugary or starchy foods you consume can make you more vulnerable to tooth decay. At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, we can help you stay on top of your oral health concerns at regular dental exams. While these checkups provide valuable protection against potential problems, remember that you also need to make smart choices between your visits if you want to avoid restorative dental work! (more…)
What To Look For In A Dentist’s Office For Your Child
Finding the right dentist for a child is important, and it can have long-term benefits. At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, Dr. Johnson-G’Sell can provide important oral health services for younger patients, including those who are coming in to see the dentist for the first time. Starting with a “well baby exam,” we can introduce your child to our practice, then ease them into the kind of routine preventive dental services that are beneficial to patients of all ages. By making our office a friendly and comfortable environment, we can make kids more comfortable coming back for future appointments. By checking on their developing oral structures, we can also give parents early warnings about possible oral health problems while also preventing issues with tooth decay. (more…)
3 Dental Problems You Can Avoid With Regular Checkups
There are potentially serious oral health problems that can occur when you do not attend regular dental exams. Issues with tooth decay and gum disease will worsen if they are not caught and treated, leading to complications that threaten your smile and general well-being. At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, patients are given thorough reviews of their teeth and gums. In the course of reviewing your smile, Dr. Johnson-G’Sell can identify issues that call for restorative dental work, and arrange necessary treatments to prevent them from growing worse in time. (more…)
Use This Year’s Dental Benefits Before It Is Too Late!
As 2020 begins to wrap up, you may find yourself focusing on the holidays, and preparations for the new year. If you still have dental benefits available to you, remember that there is still time to use them before it is too late! You should make use of them, as access to oral health care helps you avoid problems with calculus formation and troubles that require restorative dental work. Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office is ready to help you stay on top of your dental needs. We have appointments available so that you can use the benefits you still have before this year draws to a close! In addition to cleaning and examining your teeth, we are prepared to perform services to address any problems that might be affecting you. (more…)
Will Halloween Candy End Up Hurting Your Smile?
Halloween and candy are closely linked, but candy is also linked to something less fun – poor oral hygiene! Should you be frightened by the effect that Halloween candy is going to have on your family’s smiles? Moderation and smart dieting are particularly important at this time of year. Limit how much access everyone in your family has to candy on a typical day, and look for ways to change your usual diet to accommodate the change in sugar brought on by these extra treats. You should also take care to keep up with good oral hygiene during this time. At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, we can provide important preventive services during a routine dental checkup to help you keep your smile safe at any time of year! (more…)
