Dr. Johnson’s Dental Blog

I’m Dr. Kirk Johnson, and my practice is called Excellence In Dentistry.

We restore smiles in Anchorage Alaska.

Restoring smiles is one of our most popular and requested dental procedures. We specialize in restoring smiles as well as in many other dental procedures. If you are looking for a local Alaska dental practice that specialized in restoring smiles, I encourage you to visit Excellence In Dentistry.

Our staff is caring, and ready to help you better understand your options with restoring smiles.

Excellence In Dentistry provides dental procedures in Anchorage, Alaska.

You can find us at 1000 East O’Malley, Suite 101, in Anchorage, Alaska. Or on the web at http://www.AnchorageSmiles.com

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

I look forward to seeing you.

-Kirk Johnson DDS

If you live near Anchorage and experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, oral sedation is for you.

Conscious sedation dentistry is available in Anchorage at Excellence In Dentistry. We have been providing sedation dentistry in Anchorage for several years with excellent outcomes. Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, oral conscious sedation or anxiety-free dentistry, it is completely safe and very popular for our nervous cosmetic and restorative dental clients.

Though it may sound impossible, with oral conscious sedation, Alaska dentistry patients can actually relax during dental visits. In addition, healing times for oral surgery and extensive cosmetic dentistry procedures are often shorter if the patient is sedated during treatment.

Sedation dentistry is great for alleviating anxiety for our Anchorage patients, and oral conscious sedation can be effective for treating or working with the following:

• Teeth sensitivity;
• Fear of needles;
• A powerful gag reflex;
• Difficulty controlling body movement;
• Lengthy multi-procedure visits;
• Difficulty becoming numb with traditional injections.

If you need dental work more extensive than a filling; such as a root canal, tooth implant, crown replacement or wisdom tooth extraction; call Excellence In Dentistry at 907-349-0022. When you come to our office at 1000 East O’Malley, Suite 101, in Anchorage, AK, we can give you more information about sedation dentistry.

Sedation dentistry is only one of the services we offer at Excellence In Dentistry, where your smile is our top priority!

What is ‘ General Dentistry ‘? Here are a couple definitions, found from around the web:

The World Health Organization defines General Dentistry as “the science and art of preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries and malformations of the teeth, jaws and mouth”.

According to Wikipedia :

A dentist is a healthcare professional qualified to practice dentistry after graduating with a degree of either Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Bachelor of Dentistry (BDent), Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc), or Bachelor of Dental Surgery/Chirurgiae (BDS) or (BChD) or equivalent.

In most western countries, to become a qualified dentist one must usually complete at least 4 years of postgraduate study. Generally, 2 years of clinical experience working with patients in an educational setting are required.

If you have a need for General Dentistry in the Anchorage area, please give our practice a call. We are Excellence In Dentistry, and our general dentistry office is located at:

1000 East O’Malley, Suite 101
Anchorage, Alaska 99515

Give us a call at 907-349-0022 to schedule a general dentistry appointment in Anchorage, or to ask questions about general dentistry.

For your health, beauty and well-being

Top Ten Reasons To Visit Your Local Anchorage Dentist:

1. Check Up; it’s time, and this is the best way to avoid dental problems.
2. Clean Up; our dental hygienist is ready to give you a super clean smile.
3. Brush Up; if it has been a while since your last dental visit, it’s probably time to come in to learn about the new options we have for dental care.
4. Avoid pain; if you have dental pain and have been putting off a trip to the dentist, come in now. We specialize in relieving dental pain.
5. Fillings; we can find and fill all your dental cavities in almost no time at all. This will help you avoid more painful problems down the road, and helps ease some of those sensitivities to hot and cold.
6. Avoid gum disease; we can assess the health of your gums and suggest treatments or practices that are available to help you improve the health of your gums.
7. Ready for a whiter smile? We can help. We have tooth whitening options available that will brighten your smile and make your teeth whiter.
8. Tooth replacement; If you are missing a tooth, we can help restore your smile with the latest in tooth replacement technology.
9. Cosmetic dentistry is something everyone is considering to make improvements to their smile. We can help you assess the options and learn more about the possibilities of cosmetic dentistry.
10. Confidence: Nothing brings you more confidence than when you know you have a bright and beautifully healthy smile.

I’m Dr. Kirk Johnson, and I am a dentist in the Anchorage, Alaska community. If you are ready for professional dentistry, please give our office a call.

Give us a call at 907-349-0022, or visit us on our website at http://www.AnchorageSmiles.com.

I am a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. http://www.aacd.com

I’m Dr. Kirk Johnson, a dental implant dentist in the 99515 area. In a recent post, I explained how traditional dental implants are used to dramatically improve the lives of my denture and cosmetic dentistry clients. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called ‘immediate implants’.

Though they are not as well known as traditional tooth implants, mini implants are also being used successfully to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Southern Alaska tooth restoration clients and denture wearers benefit greatly from these slip free dental implants that are anchored securely in the jaw bone.

In some cases, a patient is unable to receive traditional full-size dental implants due to insufficient bone thickness. There are also mini implant patients who are not able to undergo dental implant surgery due to health issues. These Anchorage overdenture patients in the 99515 postal code area are often excellent candidates for the mini version.

The placement of toothpick-size mini dental implants can usually be done in one dental visit. The placement usually requires no incisions or stitches. Recovery time, if necessary, is usually very short. Most patients are able to eat dinner that evening.

Many Anchorage aesthetic dentistry clients are happy to learn that mini implants are a lower cost dental implants option. Don’t let the word ‘mini’ fool you; Your smile can receive a maximum upgrade with mini dental implants.

Call Excellence In Dentistry at 907-349-0022 to schedule a consultation.

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. If you live in the Anchorage Alaska area, there are many options, and most 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 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

Ill-fitting dentures cause more problems for denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Though they certainly look better than a toothless mouth, in practical terms they leave much to be desired because they affect two essential activities: eating and talking.

Unfortunately, many frustrated denture wearers have quit dining in restaurants or engaging in social activities because they are afraid their dentures will slip.

Implant dental procedures at Excellence In Dentistry in Anchorage are allowing former denture patients to re-engage in life.

Consider the advantages of implant anchored dentures:

• They are stable because the implant is anchored in the bone.
• Your denture is fixed, it will not move around in your mouth.
• They prevent bone loss that typically occurs when teeth are removed.
• They eliminate the necessity of regular denture relines.
• They do not irritate gums.
• No denture adhesive is required.

Our dental implant clients who have replaced their traditional dentures with implant overdentures enthusiastically say that the dental implant cost was more than worth it.

Do you want to eat normally again? What is the value of maintaining your facial shape? Can you put a price on confidence?

If you want more information about dental implants, call 907-349-0022 to schedule an implant tooth consultation with Dr. Kirk Johnson. Excellence In Dentistry is located at 1000 East O’Malley, Suite 101, in Anchorage, AK. We have been providing advanced Alaska dental care since 1987.

For your health, beauty and well-being

The worry about finding affordable dentistry in Anchorage is one of the biggest reasons why many people avoid going to the dentist. However, the truth is that affordable dentistry is available in Anchorage at Excellence In Dentistry, and we want to help you get the dental care you need at an affordable price.

We specialize in dentistry including denal implants, porcelain veneers and Invisalign invisible braces.

Our affordable dentistry options include offering various payment methods. We also have an experienced staff who can review insurance options and discuss payment planning to help you afford your dental care.

Affordable dentistry is available to everyone in the Anchorage community. Give the caring staff at Excellence In Dentistry a call to discuss how we can provide you and your family affordable dentistry.

Our office is located at 1000 East O’Malley, Suite 101, in Anchorage, AK. We service the 99515 zip code area.

For your health, beauty and well-being–

I am a member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. You can learn more about American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry at http://www.aacd.com.

Wisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24 for people in the Anchorage community. While not always troublesome, it is important to learn as early as possible whether your wisdom teeth are coming in sideways, or otherwise impacting your other teeth.

Checking your wisdom teeth in Anchorage is a simple and painless process, and can save you trouble down the road.

Our practice, ‘Excellence In Dentistry‘, works with patients from ages 20 to 70, and our caring staff can help you determine whether your wisdom teeth will need to be extracted. We can also help you determine whether your wisdom teeth will require advanced care, or if a simple procedure can solve the problem.

Wisdom teeth can be painful, and we don’t like pain at Excellence In Dentistry, It’s our goal to give you the best care and attention when checking your wisdom teeth.

If you are in the Anchorage area and need to have your wisdom teeth checked, please stop by our office at 1000 East O’Malley, Suite 101, in Anchorage, AK. We also service the greater Eagle River area, including Wasilla, Palmer and Southern Alaska.

We specialize in cosmetic dentistry, and often perform restoring smiles. We can take a look at your wisdom teeth and help you make a healthy decision for your future.

‘for your health, beauty and well-being’

Hello! Welcome to the Excellence In Dentistry blog. If this your first visit, we hope you find useful information about our Anchorage cosmetic dentistry practice. If you have read some of our previous articles, we are glad you checked back with us. We post new articles regularly.

My name is Dr. Kirk Johnson, DDS. I have been practicing dentistry in Anchorage since 1987. Excellence In Dentistry is a full-service dental office located at 1000 East O’Malley, Suite 101, in Anchorage, Alazka. In addition to providing comprehensive examinations and deep cleanings for clients in the Eagle River area, we perform all types of tooth restorations.

When a tooth has decay or has been damaged, a dental restoration is needed to ‘restore’ the tooth to its previous intact condition. A dental filling is one of the most common and well-known types of restorations. A dental filling is used to repair decayed or damaged tooth surfaces. Most people have a few fillings in their mouth.

If you have old silver amalgam fillings, we can replace them with nearly-invisible fillings tooth colored. These fillings are made out of a strong composite resin. Many of our Wasilla cosmetic dentistry patients have replaced their old silver fillings with fillings matched to their teeth. You can improve your smile instantly and relatively inexpensively by getting rid of the ‘metal’.

Another reason some Southern Alaska and Palmer clients have had their old fillings replaced is because they are concerned about the possible heavy metal toxicity of the mercury in the silver.

If you would like to replace your amalgam fillings, call us at 907-349-0022 to schedule a consultation. We are currently accepting new patients and would be happy to show you around our Anchorage cosmetic dental office and introduce you to our friendly team.

Smile – it increases your face value!