Tips From Your Family Dentist in Paducah

Fillings are materials used to fill cavities in the teeth. Crowns cover the tops of damaged teeth. Sometimes, fillings or crowns fall out. In some cases, a filling or crown may come loose because there is decay underneath it. The decay destroys part of the tooth, so...

This may seem like a common-sense question.  Maybe not.  When was the last time you replaced your toothbrush? We throw out expired foods, restock vitamins and supplements, and replace our beauty products often, but when it comes to health and beauty, it’s...

Anyone who’s seen the classic movie Annie can tell you: You’re never fully dressed without a smile. In fact, your smile isn’t just an indication of if you’re happy or not. An intensive study on smiling says that smiles aren’t just an expression of a feeling. Instead,...

Braces, third molars, facial appearance and bad breath are just a few new things for your teenagers to worry about as they make the transition from childhood to adulthood. Because kids are busy with school, jobs, sports and social activities, — plus eating a lot of...

No matter how conscientious you are about your oral care routine, at some point in your life you will probably experience the discomfort of a toothache. Though a cavity is the most likely culprit, it is only one of several possible causes of toothaches. Tooth...

How good is your oral hygiene? Are your teeth and gums in good condition? When it comes to having healthy teeth and gums, these are just two of the many questions you should ask yourself on a regular basis. Good oral hygiene is a process that takes much more than...

Whether you call it bad breath or halitosis, it's an unpleasant condition that's cause for embarrassment. If you're concerned about bad breath, come see Dr. Ben Johnson at Johnson Family Dental in Paducah. We can help identify the cause and, if it's due to an oral...

You try to brush, floss and see your dentist regularly. But, if you smoke or skimp on sleep, your lifestyle choices could still be hurting your oral health. Japanese researchers studied 219 factory workers in Osaka, Japan, who underwent health checkups in 1999 and...

Are you searching for a gentler way to achieve a bright smile—even on the those hard to reach molars? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Several foods like raw vegetables and fresh fruits contain key ingredients that shield teeth from decay and combat...

At Johnson Family Dental, we believe that a beautiful smile and excellent oral health go hand in hand. Whether you've recently had a dental restoration like a crown, filling, or bridge, or you’ve had cosmetic work such as veneers or whitening, proper care is essential...