Tips From Your Family Dentist in Paducah

When your child's baby teeth begin to loosen, it can be an uncertain time for them. Some children hate the idea of loose baby teeth and ask their parents to pull them out, while others may be frightened of losing them. Others may be excited to anticipate a visit from...

Everyone knows that the most important thing you can do at home to improve your dental health is to regularly brush your teeth. Unfortunately, not everyone knows the best way to brush their teeth. In reality, brushing your teeth properly isn’t that hard. All it takes...

There are numerous potential causes of gum swelling. Whatever the cause, it can be a serious issue that is often the result of bacterial infection. As such, while there are some things you can do for it at home, it should be diagnosed and treated by your dentist,...

With the recent pandemic, dental offices in Kentucky have only been seeing patients on an emergency basis.  As a result, many dental cleanings have been cancelled or delayed.  Even now, many patients have delayed their cleaning due to Covid-19 fears. ...

The quick answer is that in most cases, yes, you need dental x-rays. When you visit our office for a comprehensive dental exam, it is likely that Dr. Ben Johnson will recommend both bitewing and a panoramic dental x-ray. Don’t worry though – dental x-rays are...

As a parent, every milestone our children go through is both exciting and educational. As a first-time parent, we learn everything we can, either deliberately or by experience. And despite feeling more prepared when number two (or three or four) arrives, we soon...

Noticing blood in your mouth can be concerning. You may wonder if it’s an oral health issue, or if you injured the soft tissue inside of your mouth.  Dr. Ben Johnson at Johnson Family Dental in Paducah is here to help our patients understand the causes of...

Some dental issues such as a knocked out tooth or a broken crown are pretty hard to miss. And while you may think that a cracked tooth would also be difficult to overlook, the truth is that many people have trouble spotting this dental problem. To give yourself a...

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...

Johnson Family Dental in Paducah knows that today you’re likely celebrating the holiday with your family and friends, but we’re still hard at work keeping our patients informed about how to keep their smiles healthy and beautiful! Dr. Ben Johnson and and our team at...