When you make good use of your dental benefits, you stay informed about your oral health and keep your smile protected. 2022 is just a few months away from ending, which means you have a limited time to use any benefits that you have left. Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office is here to help you check in on your smile and make sure that you are free from any oral health issues. In addition to providing feedback and thorough teeth cleanings, we can recommend the appropriate course of action if any problems are identified during your visit. (more…)
Halloween Candy And Your Dental Health
Halloween is just a few weeks away, and you may have already taken several steps to make sure you celebrate it properly. Buying and putting out decorations, selecting costumes, and stocking up on candy are all normal parts of preparing for the holiday. As fun as it can be to enjoy the season, that Halloween candy you have on hand can make trouble for your smile if you are not careful. Harder and stickier treats in particular can be tough on our enamel, but the general rise in your sugar intake is concerning even when you avoid these kinds of treats. If you are behind on your dental exams, this is a good time to book a visit. Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office is here to help you keep your teeth and gums in great health during your visit, and we can offer guidance on better smile care at home. (more…)
When Patients Worry About Dental Discoloration
Patients can be understandably worried about dental discoloration, even if they are not concerned about the problem as a possible sign of poor oral health. When you see changes in your smile occur due to an accumulation of enamel stains, it can be difficult to feel comfortable with how you look. Fortunately, this is a fixable issue when you talk to your St. Louis, MO dentist! Our practice offers two different approaches to professional teeth whitening, as you can schedule an in-office treatment or pick up a personalized treatment kit. For those who have discoloration concerns because of problems within the tooth structure, Dr. Johnson-G’Sell can recommend other cosmetic services that provide the right improvements. (more…)
Checking In On Your Kid’s Oral Hygiene Efforts
Once your child is ready to brush and floss their teeth without help, you can step away and let them take on this task for themselves. Of course, even if you are not directly involved with cleaning their teeth, you can still offer important support by giving them guidance and checking in on their efforts. Doing so can ensure they do not develop poor habits and instead enjoy real protection against tooth decay and other threats. Your St. Louis, MO dentist can also help them. During pediatric dental appointments, Dr. Johnson-G’Sell can provide instructions on smile care as well as in-office services that help our youngest patients grow up with healthy teeth and lovely smiles! (more…)
Better Smile Care Now Can Have Lasting Value
How does your current smile care routine protect you? Are you really doing enough to stop issues like calculus buildup, gingivitis, or tooth decay from affecting you? Regular dental care should be a priority if you want to preserve your smile as well as your overall health. What you should know is that better habits earlier in life can protect you later. For example, by keeping up with good dental health behaviors at home and scheduling regular dental exams today, you are less likely to have problems with gum disease that will make you vulnerable to tooth loss when you are older! Your St. Louis, MO dentist, Dr. Johnson-G’Sell, can work with you to make sure you consistently protect your teeth and gums now and preserve your smile into the future. (more…)
Use Those Yearly Dental Benefits While You Still Can!
The final months of the year are approaching, but you have more time than you realize to make the most of 2022. One matter to think about is what you have done with your dental benefits to date, and what you can do before they can no longer be used. There is still time to make sure you use them and enjoy the kind of smile care that will help you preserve your health and appearance. Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office is ready to welcome you and help you protect yourself against threats like gum disease and tooth decay. Remember that the more time you put between your last visit and the next one, the more time you give oral health issues to develop and worsen! (more…)
Trouble Caused By Unaddressed Gingivitis
When you put off treatment for a cavity, it will continue to grow and do irreversible harm to your enamel. One of the advantages to regularly booking dental exams is that you can learn you need treatment for decay before that damage worsens to the point of creating complications. Another benefit is that you receive important protection for your gums. When gingivitis is not managed in time, the condition progresses and leaves you in need of more care for more advanced gum disease. Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office can regularly check on your periodontal health to determine if this or any other issue is a problem, and we can respond with care before there are complications! (more…)
Smile Improvements That Veneers Make Possible
Are you currently feeling less than thrilled with your smile? Whether you have recent concerns or longstanding doubts about your appearance, you can benefit from exploring cosmetic treatment options. At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, Dr. Johnson-G’Sell can recommend care based on your goals and concerns around work to change your smile. For patients who look into porcelain veneers as a treatment option, many lasting changes can be made in as little as two appointments! While these restorations are able to provide long-term improvements in many areas, they are slender enough to minimize the work required to place them. (more…)
We Can Examine An Uncomfortable Filling
Are you losing the ability to comfortably bite and chew with a tooth that has been through cavity treatment? Restorative dental work addresses problems with decay by placing fillings or crowns. With both options, we can provide long-term support that will keep your tooth safe and secure. A dental filling does this while only covering the portion of your enamel where a problem developed. You should feel comfortable enough after treatment to maintain your usual bite function. If you lose the ability to do so, or if a filling bothers you because it hurts, feels loose, or is otherwise uncomfortable, have it evaluated. Your St. Louis, MO dentist can check to see if you need a new restoration in order to preserve your health and dental function. (more…)
How Calculus Buildup Hurts Your Smile
A steady buildup of oral bacteria and food debris that occurs throughout the day on your smile can become a problem. However, with the right hygiene routine in place, you are less likely to experience serious consequences as a result of this issue. Does this mean you have no need to visit a dentist for preventive services? One problem with this assumption is that it can leave you vulnerable to the formation of calculus. This is the material that will form when plaque deposits remain in place long enough to harden and become difficult to remove. At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, we can help you address this issue during your regular visits, which can help you stay safe from more serious oral health threats! (more…)
