The holidays can be packed with fun activities, many of which feature an array of seasonal treats. Between the increase in sweets and the effect of traveling on daily routines, this can be a tougher time for people to keep up with good oral hygiene habits. This can be especially true for kids, as they can have a harder time resisting sweets, and they have less experience with smile care. It may be a time where they are more vulnerable, but this does not mean there is no way to protect them. Between your own daily support and care from our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, you can help them enjoy the holidays while remaining safe from potential problems with tooth decay! (more…)
How Veneers Make Smiles More Attractive
Different problems with your smile can take away your confidence, but they can prove easier to treat than you expect. Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office is prepared to offer different cosmetic dental services, including services that take on several issues at one time. One way to make you more confident in your appearance involves the placement of custom porcelain veneers. Dr. Johnson-G’Sell can discuss the advantages to this service with you and what it will involve. Thanks to the durability of the porcelain material used to make these restorations, they can hold up for many years to provide lasting improvement to the way you look! (more…)
Do I Need To Replace My Dental Crown?
When you need restorative treatment, your St. Louis, MO dentist’s office will take care to provide a durable and lifelike crown or filling to protect your tooth. Dental crowns are capable of covering vulnerable teeth and protecting them against further harm while also providing valuable bite support. While that support is meant to be permanent, you can find yourself in need of a replacement restoration in time. If you have an older crown that no longer feels secure, or if a restoration is uncomfortable after an injury, let us know! Dr. Johnson-G’Sell can provide a replacement in order to keep your tooth safe and secure. (more…)
Use Your Remaining Dental Benefits While You Still Can!
The year is close to its end, but you still have several weeks to take care of tasks that need to be handled in 2022. For example, there is still time for you to use your remaining dental benefits for the year. By doing so and keeping up with smile care, you can enjoy important protection against future oral health threats. You can also find out if there are any active problems that you can use your current benefits to treat! Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office is prepared to help people of all ages in and around our community. If you want to use up remaining coverage from your insurance provider, we can welcome you and provide important services! (more…)
Holiday Smile Care Tips For Your Family
How will you celebrate the holidays with your family this year? Many people will travel for at least one seasonal gathering, with some taking multiple trips to enjoy the different special occasions that take place at the end of the year. While this can be a rewarding series of trips, it can also become a real disruption for your smile care routine. Make sure you take care of your teeth and gums as you travel, and be smart about what you eat and drink at different events. By taking good care even at an active time, you make yourself less likely to need restorative care after the holidays! Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office is here to help if an issue does form that needs our attention. Of course, we are also here to provide guidance as well as the kind of in-office oral health support that makes future difficulties less likely to occur. (more…)
Effectively Caring For Chipped And Misshapen Teeth
Whether the problem with your misshapen tooth is one that has always worried you or a more recent problem, it can be difficult to simply ignore. Both naturally occurring flaws with tooth shape and size and problems with dental damage can alter a person’s smile and leave them self-conscious about their appearance. If this is something that affects your confidence, you should know that your St. Louis, MO dentist can help! We offer both cosmetic and restorative dental services that take care of teeth that are generally misshapen, chipped, and affected in other ways. The right treatment can be surprisingly conservative but still effective at producing lasting improvements! (more…)
Kids’ Dental Hygiene And Trick-Or-Treating
Your children can be excited for Halloween and the opportunity to go trick-or-treating, but you can be less than thrilled by the impact this tradition can have on their smile. The assortment of candy that they bring home can cause serious trouble for their teeth if they are allowed to eat without restrictions. However, with the right rules in place, and the right commitment to oral hygiene, your family can pass through this time of year without oral health issues. Remember that your St. Louis, MO dentist’s office is here to help kids maintain healthy smiles all year long. Dr. Johnson-G’Sell can offer instructions and encouragement to kids, and she can talk to you about how you can make sure the growing smiles of your little ones stay healthy. (more…)
Do You Have Dental Benefits Left For The Year?
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…)
