Tips From Your Family Dentist in Paducah

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...

With everyone’s concern over the COVID-19 outbreak, many of you are likely going to miss a scheduled dental cleaning.  Because of this, we wanted to give you a “back to the basics” reminder of something most of us know, however, may not totally practice 100% of...

Given the current situation that many of us across the world find ourselves in, keeping great personal hygiene has arguably never been more important. Advice around how to do this is something that we all should take note of. Especially regular hand washing with soap...

With everything going on related to the COVID-19 virus, both the Center For Disease Control and the American Dental Association are recommending that you should only visit your dentist for “dental emergencies”.  This leaves many people wondering exactly what qualifies...

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 our dental hygiene that doesn’t get as much attention or thought as...