Tips From Your Family Dentist in Paducah

A new year is upon us! New Year Resolutions normally center around setting goals and resolutions on eating healthier, exercising more often, forming better habits in general, or spending more time with family. Well, how about setting goals to improve your oral health....

It's not a fun topic. No one enjoys talking about it. But you should. Oral Cancer. In the United States, nearly 100 people receive a diagnosis of oral cancer each day. Mouth cancer includes cancer of any part of the oral cavity, from your lips to the back of your...

At some point in their life, most American adults have had a cavity, or decay due to permanent weakening of their tooth. Symptoms associated with cavities include sensitivity to cold and hot foods and drinks, pain when chewing, and toothaches. Unfortunately, a cavity...

Do you scream from ice cream – and not because it makes you happy? If you are one of the over 3 million Americans who suffer from tooth sensitivity to cold or tooth sensitivity to sweets, you may be cringing at the thought of the sugary treat. Talking to your dental...

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Johnson Family Dental in Paducah.  It’s the season to eat and be merry. This week families will gather to spend some quality time together and dig into their favorite treats. Tables around the country will be filled with...

General dentistry focuses on managing oral health. Routine checkups with a general dentist can help patients avoid things like cavities or infections. Oftentimes, people think that they can get away with skipping these appointments when in actuality, they are very...

When you think about going to the dentist, do you normally think about visiting every six months? Visits to the dentist twice a year are common but your personal need for an exam and cleaning may be different than twice a year. The American Dental Association (ADA)...

The holiday season is a time when many folks indulge in delectable treats that make our taste buds tingle – but what our senses might crave isn't necessarily good for our teeth. With Halloween right upon us, followed by the biggest holidays of the year, it's good to...

Preventative dental is the best method to practice in order to protect your mouth and teeth. It helps you reduce the number of dental treatments such as root canals, extractions, fillings, and periodontal surgery. You can save yourself from many diseases and protect...

While it’s important that you partner with a local dentist like Dr. Ben Johnson at Johnson Family Dental in Paducah for regular maintenance appointments, maintaining a great at-home routine may be even more important. At Johnson Family Dental, your Paducah dentist...