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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 Iowa: Veranda Dentistry

You’ve been hearing it for years – “make sure to visit 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 residents in on some information you don’t often hear. Let […]

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 dentists, , on what a […]

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 you. Or, if you’re someone […]

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 in Pleasant Hill & Johnston to get an in-depth look at the human mouth and how it works. Teeth The look and function of […]

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 important as the procedure might be. […]

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 comes to oral health […]

For many people, one thing stands in the way of a healthy, beautiful smile – fear of the dentist!  Even routine cleanings can be scary for folks with dental phobia. However, Veranda Dentistry has made it our business to offer you the most comfortable dental experience possible, which is why offers sedation dentistry services. There’s […]

It’s often said that a true friend will tell you if you have bad breath. Bad breath, formally known as halitosis, is embarrassing and can hold you back from truly enjoying your life and social situations. Like a good friend, in Pleasant Hill & Johnston will tell it to you straight. Read more below to […]

Let’s be honest. If you are like most people, you’ve probably put off going to the dentist at one time or another. Some of us have even avoided seeing a dentist for years at a time. Research shows one in three Americans avoids going to the dentist regularly. As the time spent away from ’s […]