Dr. Johnson’s Dental Blog

Relationships of all kinds are important. Especially your relationship with your Anchorage, AK dentist.

Did your last Anchorage cosmetic dentist cause you fear, guilt and pain? Perhaps you quit seeing your dentist because you hated going and he/she loved making you wait. Was your previous Alaska cosmetic dentist insensitive to your concerns? Was he/she a poor communicator? Perhaps you have simply moved into the Anchorage area and need a new provider.

I am Dr. Kirk Johnson of Excellence In Dentistry in Anchorage. I understand that many patients are nervous (okay – downright terrified) about dental visits. I also realize that no client wants to be given a shameful lecture about their oral health.

Though I have years of experience and extensive training on all the latest cosmetic dental procedures, there are some things that can’t be learned in dental school; how to build trusting relationships with your patients and create a relaxed atmosphere in your dental practice. I understand that Anchorage dental clients can feel very vulnerable as they lie in the chair with their mouth open. My staff and I maintain a friendly environment in our pleasant office. We manage our practice carefully to minimize waiting and provide ample time for each valued patient.

Effective communication is a priority. I make sure my Anchorage dentistry patients understand their restorative and cosmetic options and answer all their questions before we develop a treatment plan.

If you are currently seeking a considerate, experienced, and sensitive Anchorage dentist, I look forward to meeting you. My phone number is 907-349-0022. You can learn more about me at http://www.anchoragesmiles.com.

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Looking For A Dentist In Anchorage is sometimes a simple matter of word of mouth. The most common way for people to find a dentist in a new area such as Anchorage is to ask a friend or neighbor. ‘Who is your dentist?’ is a common question. The answer is usually followed up with an explanation about whether or not your friend likes their dentist or not, and whether they would recommend their Anchorage cosmetic dentist to a friend.

I am Dr. Kirk Johnson, and I am a dentist serving the Anchorage Alaska community as a licensed dentist. We call our practice ‘Excellence In Dentistry’, and we welcome new patients from the Eagle River and Anchorage area.

If you are new to the Eagle River or Anchorage area and are looking for an Anchorage cosmetic dentist, please come by my dentist office in Anchorage Alaska. I will be happy to spend some time with you to get to know you, and to introduce you to our caring office staff.

I realize that most of our new patients will come to us by word-of-mouth referrals and our patient testimonials. It is our goal to deliver such a positive dental experience that you will be compelled to tell your friends about how happy you are with our dental service.

I look forward to meeting you.

-Dr. Kirk Johnson, DDS

907-349-0022

The American Dental Association offers some welcome advice for choosing a dentist in Anchorage. We have already talked about how word of mouth is an important factor in how many people find a dentist. Here are some things you should look for in an Anchorage dentist:

Location is always a factor when choosing a dentist in Anchorage. If you live in the Anchorage Alaska area, there are many options, and most Anchorage locations are not too far out of the way. While location plays an important role in convenience, many people are willing to drive a little farther for a better experience with their Anchorage dentist.

Relationship is a strong factor. Your Anchorage dentist should be approachable, and should make you feel comfortable when you are in the dentist chair. After all, your Anchorage dentist will be working very close with you to help you achieve a high level of oral hygiene; you most certainly will want to have a good, professional, comfortable relationship with your Anchorage dentist and the dental office staff.

Specialty is another important factor in choosing a dentist in Anchorage. Some dentists specialize in cosmetic dentistry. Others specialize in corrective dentistry such as braces. Depending on your need, you may select a local Anchorage dentist who can solve your immediate concern. Bare in mind, however, that it is good to have a general dentist who can maintain your dental history and work with you to through the years.

If you are looking for a dentist in Anchorage, please come by and speak with me. I can address your interest in any of these critical areas, and will be happy to introduce you to Excellence In Dentistry.

I look forward to meeting you.

-Dr. Kirk Johnson, DDS

907-349-0022

If you have been paying attention to the Anchorage orthodontics scene in recent years, you probably know about invisible braces and speed braces. These new teeth straightening procedures have been welcomed by many people, especially Eagle River adults who want an alternative to traditional metal braces.

There’s more good news for Wasilla dentistry clients who want to straighten their teeth. How about ‘instant orthodontics‘?

If you want immediate teeth straightening, you can smile sooner with porcelain veneers from Excellence In Dentistry!

The key to achieving a celebrity smile may be porcelain veneers for your teeth from an Anchorage cosmetic dentist. Dr. Kirk Johnson at Excellence In Dentistry can help you determine if porcelain veneer dentistry is for you. Ongoing education is essential for elite cosmetic dentists who work to continually provide the latest procedures and materials for their cosmetic and orthodontic clients. We can help.

In addition to correcting tooth alignment, porcelain veneers are used to whiten teeth and restore chipped teeth in Palmer and Southern Alaska. Porcelain veneers are attached to the front of teeth and often require no removal of healthy tooth structure. Another advantage? They are less expensive than complete crown restorations but look just as natural. -Actually, they look far better than most natural teeth!

For an instant orthodontic consultation, call Excellence In Dentistry at 907-349-0022. Porcelain veneers may be the best way for you to receive a smile makeover at a fraction of the cost.

There is nothing like bright white teeth that light up a person’s whole face when they smile and laugh. No one has to settle for dull, yellow teeth.

This is a great time for Eagle River men, women and teens to get a deep teeth cleaning and tooth whitening at Excellence In Dentistry in Anchorage. With a deep cleaning followed by teeth bleaching, your teeth will feel as good as they look.

If you have an important upcoming event such as a Wasilla wedding, Palmer party or formal family portrait sitting, a smile makeover will give you extra confidence as you pose for photos (even close-ups).

Southern Alaska teeth bleaching can whiten teeth beyond their natural shade. At our Anchorage cosmetic dentistry practice, we don’t use a conventional shade chart for our Palmer whitening clients anymore. You have probably seen the porcelain tabs in graduated shades that Anchorage tooth whitening dentists use to determine appropriate, yet natural looking, shades for tooth restorations. We now use a shade guide with levels significantly whiter than the guides we have used in the past. Tooth whitening is not a gimmick; it is safe and incredibly effective. Eagle River tooth bleaching clients can maintain a white shade that equals the brightness of the ‘tooth’ models you see in dental marketing.

Southern Alaska tooth whitening following twice-yearly cleanings is the most affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure. Tooth bleaching in Anchorage is comparable to the cost of a professional hair weaving and cut, but when you consider the transformation; there is no comparison! Flash your gorgeous, sparkling smile, and no one will even notice your hair.

• Excellence In Dentistry
• 907-349-0022
• 1000 East O’Malley, Suite 101, Anchorage, AK
• Anchorage, Alaska
• http://www.AnchorageSmiles.com
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• porcelain veneers

Alaska is known for its beautiful smiles, and our local Anchorage community is no exception. Keeping your teeth clean is an important factor in maintaining your beautiful Anchorage smile. One of the benefits of regularly visiting your local Anchorage Alaska dentist is a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your brushing habits.

Our Anchorage dental hygienist helps you keep your teeth clean by assessing the condition of your teeth, and recommending improvements to your daily teeth cleaning habits. Our Anchorage oral hygienist can also professionally clean and polish your teeth at your regular Anchorage dental check up. You should schedule a regular dental check up every six months.

I am a general and cosmetic dentist and I work at Excellence In Dentistry located in the state of Alaska. We specialize in cosmetic dentistry in the Anchorage Alaska community, including the surrounding areas of Wasilla and Palmer.

Cleaning your teeth in Alaska is the simple task of removing plaque (a sticky deposit that gets left on teeth in which bacteria thrives) and tartar (a calcium deposit that forms on teeth and aids in tooth decay). This is done by brushing regularly with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, and flossing. Brushing and flossing at least twice each day can keep plaque and tartar from building up on your teeth and results in cleaner, healthier teeth. A regular visit to your local Anchorage dental hygienist will help you stay on top of problems that can go unseen.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends visiting your local Anchorage, Alaska dentist at least once every 6 months for a regular dental check up and teeth cleaning. These regular visits to your Alaska dentist potentially prevent the undetected development of problems that can occur from neglecting to clean your teeth.
To keep that beautiful Anchorage Alaska smile in good shape, come in for a dental check up and teeth cleaning.
Call Excellence In Dentistry in Anchorage Alaska to make an appointment. You can reach us right now at 907-349-0022.
Kirk Johnson DDS

We’re Excellence In Dentistry, and we practice family dentistry in Alaska.

If you are looking for a new Alaska family dentistry experience, Excellence In Dentistry is here for you.

I would like to invite you to bring your Alaska family in to our office and see for yourself. You can find us at 1000 East O’Malley, Suite 101, in Anchorage, AK. We serve the Alaska community including the 99515 zip code area.

Or just give us a call at 907-349-0022.

I look forward to seeing you.

-Dr. Kirk Johnson, dentist

Remember when Anchorage adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment were mortified by their metal mouth? Thankfully, those days are over. The Anchorage teens of today wear their braces proudly and make no effort to hide them. They know they don’t need to wait until their teeth are aligned to flaunt a striking smile; they enjoy flashing their brightly-colored braces in all their glory.

Another plus? Just as they mix and match their clothes and shoes, teens can change their wires and bands every time they visit their Wasilla dentist or orthodontist. Braces have become another fun way for Palmer and Southern Alaska fashion-forward teens to express their personality.

Of course, there are still some kids (and many adults!) that are not thrilled about having metallic fuchsia bands and neon yellow wires adorning their teeth. Discrete Invisalign aligners are virtually undetectable and straighten teeth just as quickly and effectively as metal braces. Another benefit of the Invisalign system is that the aligners are not permanently attached to the teeth. Invisalign aligners are easily slipped out for brushing, flossing, meals, and sports. If your Anchorage child plays a musical instrument that defies traditional braces, removable aligners may be the best option.

If you or one of your children need orthodontic treatment in the Anchorage area, call Excellence In Dentistry at 907-349-0022 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Kirk Johnson. Excellence In Dentistry is located at 1000 East O’Malley, Suite 101, in Anchorage, Alaska. We also provide comprehensive restorative and cosmetic dentistry. If you need affordable state-of-the-art dental care in Anchorage, let us tell you about our financing options.

Whatever your age, if you want to straighten your teeth, we have wires and bands to match every outfit in your closet!

Are you one of the fortunate Anchorage people with healthy teeth? Would you like to keep them healthy for the rest of your life? Many Anchorage dental clients believe that keeping their teeth healthy into the golden years is unlikely if not impossible.

At Excellence In Dentistry, we are happy to assure you that this is a myth. With proper dental hygiene, regular dental exams and cleanings, and a healthy lifestyle, your teeth can serve you throughout your life.

At Excellence In Dentistry, we help clients of all ages, including those in their seventies and eighties, maintain their beautiful smiles. Dentures are not inevitable. Even if you already wear dentures, don’t give up.

You can improve your smile and your life with new implant anchored dentures available in Anchorage at our state-of-the-art dental practice.

These new fixed dentures won’t slip and slide in your mouth, so you can start eating confidently again.

Our office is friendly and relaxed. You don’t need to worry about being embarrassed if your teeth have not seen a dentist or hygienist for a while. We can treat your dental problems and put you on the path for better oral health in the future.

Remember, without dental health, you are never truly healthy.

How do celebrities obtain brilliant white smiles always ready for the red carpet or a close-up? Do they avoid coffee? Not likely. Every star-watching magazine is full of pictures of famous people holding Starbucks cups. Do they avoid tobacco? Some probably do, but many actors and fashion models with dazzling white smiles are smokers.

Very few people (famous and non-famous alike) with perfect teeth were born with them. (…Sure, no one is born with teeth, but you know what I mean.) Celebrities have perfect smiles because they have undergone cosmetic dentistry.

Guess what? You can also have a smile like a supermodel or television news anchor because Dr. Kirk Johnson at Excellence In Dentistry has as much experience and training in advanced cosmetic dentistry as any Hollywood cosmetic dentist.

Dr. Johnson has been providing smile makeovers for Anchorage and Southern Alaska dental clients since 1987. Tooth whitening is the most affordable cosmetic dentistry procedures. Tooth bleaching quickly perks up your teeth and makes you feel like smiling all the time!

Porcelain veneers are used often in cosmetic dental offices because they correct myriad problems. Veneers remedy misshapen teeth, cracks and chips, and discolored teeth. Teeth that have been worn down extensively can also be repaired with veneers. Preparing a tooth for a porcelain veneer is minimally invasive. The latest veneers do not require the removal of healthy enamel. Another plus: veneers are usually less expensive than complete crowns!

Tooth bleaching and veneers are just two of the many cosmetic dental procedures performed at Excellence In Dentistry. Schedule a Anchorage cosmetic dental consultation today by calling 907-349-0022. At our office, you will always receive VIP treatment, without the annoying paparazzi!

We look forward to helping you achieve a celebrity smile.

(Note that the celebrities pictured above are not affiliated with our site; they just have great smiles!)