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Can You Treat a Toothache at Home? When you’re suddenly struck with a toothache, floating ideas of home remedies may quickly come to mind. Whether you heard it from your great-aunt or saw it on Pinterest, at-home treatments are everywhere. Pleasant Hill & Johnston dentist, Dr. Chad Johnson can explain more about how to care […]

Dentistry for Kids: What the Tooth Fairy Won’t Tell You Babies and kids are constantly growing and changing, and their mouths are no exception! Throughout childhood, kids lose their baby teeth, gain adult teeth, and they begin to take ownership of their own oral health. From brushing to braces to practicing their smiles, oral health

The Smoking Gun: Tobacco & Oral Health They say not everything natural is good for you. Nature has many poisons that humans have experimented with and learned the hard way to avoid. Tobacco is a popular plant that we’ve learned can really do a number on your health. Using tobacco is a personal and communal

Dr Johnson featured on Entrepreneur Iowa Podcast Our own Dr. Chad Johnson has the heart of a true entrepreneur and had pleasure of talking with Dan Tooker on Entrepreneur Iowa, a part of Des Moines Radio Group. Tune in to learn more about Chad’s journey to opening his own dental clinic! DMRG Podcast · Entrepreneur

Professional Dental Cleanings Make a Big Difference You’ve been hearing it for years – “make sure to visit Dr. Chad Johnson twice a year for your regular cleanings.” Just in case you’ve ever wondered why regular dental cleanings are so important, Veranda Dentistry would like to take this opportunity to let Pleasant Hill & Johnston

Can Dry Socket Be Deadly? The dreaded words of warning for anyone who has a tooth extraction: dry socket. A dry socket is a painful complication after a routine treatment like an extraction, but it can be avoided if you’re careful, and it definitely won’t kill you. Read more below from Pleasant Hill & Johnston

Smile: It’s Good for You! Your smile is more powerful than you may know. Scientists have studied many aspects of smiling, such as how it affects your brain, your health, and your overall experience of life. Even the situation you’re in and the people around you are influenced by your smile. The findings may surprise

Oral Anatomy 101 Welcome to your mouth! A healthy mouth is necessary for a healthy life. You might be surprised how many different parts work together to make your mouth function. Read more below from Dr. Chad Johnson in Pleasant Hill & Johnston to get an in-depth look at the human mouth and how it works.

Local Anesthetic – Is it Safe? If you get to go on a tropical vacation, your ability to feel the warm sun and the smooth sand is crucial to enjoying the atmosphere. There are, however, times in life when you would rather not feel anything. Getting a dental procedure can be one of those times—as

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Heart We all know that it’s important to take care of our health, but that’s often easier said than done. Health and hygiene routines are an investment of your time every day. So, wouldn’t it be great if you could accomplish more by actually doing less?  As it turns out, when it