Tips From Your Family Dentist in Paducah

You have so many good reasons to keep your family’s teeth and gums healthy. Their sparkling smiles. Being able to chew for good nutrition. Avoiding toothaches and discomfort. And new research suggests that gum disease can lead to other problems in the body, including...

Dental pain can be a dull, aching discomfort, or sometimes acute dental pain starts fast and won’t go away. A sudden toothache can be quite painful, and you must act fast to reduce the pain and talk to your dentist as soon as possible. Symptoms of a Toothache A...

A dental cleaning is an essential part of maintaining good oral health. When performed by a general dentist, like Dr. Ben Johnson of Johnson Family Dental, it offers an array of health benefits, including good gum health and optimal overall health. It may be...

Whether you’re going in for regular routine treatment or for a more complex procedure, you will be wise to prepare yourself ahead of time. Because many people of all ages are anxious about seeing the dentist, working with a dentist like Dr. Ben Johnson at Johnson...

Teenagers can be tough on their teeth. They may be so busy with school, jobs, sports and social activities that they don't find time to brush. They also tend to eat a lot of junk food. Combine the two and you've got a situation ripe for tooth decay. Not surprisingly,...

If you feel like your wisdom teeth are coming in, don’t worry.  You are not alone. Thousands of young Americans across the country ask themselves the same question, especially when they are feeling discomfort in the back of their mouth. But how do you know if the...

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...

With more than 3 million cavities diagnosed every year in the United States, you are not alone if you or your child has a cavity. Cavities are the number one reason kids miss school and Today.com reported that 90% of adults, have had a cavity at some point in their...

Primary teeth, or baby teeth, are very important to a child’s physical, emotional, and social development. Here are five reasons why baby teeth should be taken care of just as we take care of our permanent (adult) teeth.

Preventing is always better than curing — and that goes for preventive dentistry too. Prevention saves time and money!