Most adult smokers understand the numerous health risks of long-term tobacco use and don’t need anyone to tell them why they should quit. What they may not realize, however, is that smoking also has serious, detrimental effects on their oral health.
In fact, if you are interested in getting dental implants in Moline, IL, your dentist may tell you that you ...
Do you visit your family dentist twice a year for routine dental exams and cleanings? These preventive visits are crucial because they help your Quad Cities dentist keep your teeth and gums healthy and find and treat problems in their earliest stages.
Instead of looking at these preventive appointments as a chore, use the time wisely and take advantage of ...
If you have a tooth that is compromised, you may not feel much like smiling. Eating and chewing can become quite tricky, and even painful with a failing tooth. If your tooth is already missing, you might feel even more self-conscious about smiling or interacting with other people. Did you know that your missing tooth could also be putting your ...
Your mother always told you not to open things with your teeth. Now that you’re staring at your chipped front tooth in the mirror, you can appreciate her words of wisdom.
You need a solution for your smile, and you need it fast! You’re looking for a dentist who can provide same-day dentistry in Moline, IL.
Same-day dental ...
If you have ever thought of enhancing your smile with cosmetic dentistry, you should know that there's never been a better time!
Modern dentistry allows us to correct almost any cosmetic issue your teeth may have whether it's small chips or fractures to crooked teeth that overlap. There is something to improve every smile! Here are just a few of the ...
We are pleased to announce that the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently awarded Dr. Jackson with the Fellowship award, one of the most rigorous continuing dental education awards offered ...
The time for looking at your favorite celebrity and wishing you had a better smile has passed. Today, if you really want to transform your smile, you have more treatments than ever before to choose from.
When we talk about a smile transformation, we’re talking about any dental procedure that improves the appearance of your smile. Whatever your goals, modern cosmetic dentistry ...
With the holiday season beginning, there are so many things we all have on our minds right now! Christmas parties, decorating for the season, PRESENTS! There is one thing that is not on that list but should be. Maximizing your insurance benefits.
Most dental plans have a maximum that they will allow you to use. More than likely, the benefit period ...
Who doesn’t love a contest, right? That’s exactly what we thought! So for the month of October, we decided to hold a pumpkin decorating contest. The rules were as follows:
If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you can't necessarily take medication to ward off the pain like you could if you just felt a headache coming on.
However, there is still something you can do about sensitive teeth. ...
Dr. David E. Lemon and Dr. Joseph D. Jackson and our team know it can be a challenge to get our children to brush, brush well, and brush often. Here are some tips that can help you keep those beautiful little teeth healthy.
We should all brush twice a day. The most important time ...
Getting a dental implant is a surgical procedure and everyone’s pain tolerance level is different. Therefore, what one person may perceive as pain is only a slight discomfort for another person. The general consensus about pain and dental implants is that the majority of people feel discomfort, not pain.
At LJ Dentistry LLC, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One of the most common ways we recommend to boost your oral health is by improving your diet, because you (and your mouth) truly are what you eat. A healthy diet ...
Let’s call it the cranky phase. Let’s call it the “Mom, I don’t want to” stage. When kids are little, getting them to brush can be a challenge. They bite the toothbrush and eat the toothpaste. They make faces in the bathroom mirror, brush for two seconds, and run away. When it’s time to brush, some kids even resort to ...
The “blisters” you are referring to are actually a normal part of losing baby teeth. Sometimes when teeth start to come through, children experience some bleeding under the skin, which typically causes small blisters or bruises on your child’s gums. The blisters, bluish in color, will disappear once the tooth comes through, and the tooth itself will ...
You can improve your oral health with CEREC, the most technically advanced tooth restoration method available today. Broken, worn, decayed, misshapen, or otherwise damaged teeth do not function well and are difficult to clean. This means imperfect teeth do more than ruin your smile; even one bad tooth can negatively affect your oral health.
If you are like millions of people ...
From the clinical perspective, dentistry is similar around the world. Dentists, like Dr. David E. Lemon and Dr. Joseph D. Jackson, go to school, obtain a license, and work hard to prevent and treat tooth decay, gum disease, oral infections, throat or oral cancer, tooth loss, and other conditions that might limit a person’s ability to smile, bite, chew, or ...
If you’ve ever wondered why restorative dentistry takes so long or requires so many appointments, you’ll be pleased to learn about CEREC, or Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, also known as CEramic REstoration. This high-tech approach can get you finished with your treatment in a single dental visit at our Moline, IL office. This is what you should know ...
Our team at LJ Dentistry LLC would like to offer some tips regarding the sometimes dreaded task of brushing a toddler’s teeth.
Much of the trick lies in the positioning. Before you begin, make sure you are in a position of control. This protects both you and your child from injury. Consider how well you can see. If you cannot see ...
Concerned parents often ask Dr. David E. Lemon and Dr. Joseph D. Jackson about which kinds of snacks are best for a child's teeth. While most know that candy isn't always the best choice, many parents are confused about which kinds of after-school snacks can actually be beneficial for teeth. Left to their own devices, children might pick the sugary ...
Our Moline, IL office often provides CEREC for patients who need tooth restorations. Quite simply, patients love their new smiles. And they love the durable, easy-to-care-for natural of CEREC.
For many people, a CEREC restoration is like getting a childhood smile back again -- only more brilliant than ever before.
After treatment, Dr. David E. Lemon and Dr. Joseph D. Jackson and ...
Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent health issues in America, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting it affects approximately 65 million people or roughly 47 percent of the population. People with periodontal disease have bacteria beneath the surface of the gums, which are responsible for tissue inflammation that can lead to pain, bleeding, gum recession, and even ...
Sealants provide a thin coating over molars that can be a powerful tool to protect your child’s teeth from decay. This simple and painless solution can be applied in a matter of minutes by our team at LJ Dentistry LLC, forming a protective shield and avoiding costly and painful cavities or other forms of tooth decay later.
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around trying to spread peanut butter on sandwiches, answer your cell phone, remove the dog hair from your clothes, and make sure your child has completed his or her science fair ...