Ceramic is our material of choice for safe, natural-looking crowns
Biological dentistry avoids metal crowns and bridges in restorations. Crowns and bridges are a last resort for Dr. Craig Janssen when patients arrive at Janssen Dental Clinic in need of restoration work. Keeping your natural teeth intact is always Dr. Craig’s primary…
Plan ahead to deal with dental emergencies while on vacation
Complete any pending dental treatments before leaving home. No one ever plans to have a dental emergency while on vacation, but it is a good idea to prepare in the event such an occurrence pops up while you’re away from home. There are several steps you can take prior…
Keep dental health a priority during your busy summer
Sunshine and healthy foods complement your regular dental routine. Dental health never takes a vacation, even when we do. It can be easy to put healthy habits on the back burner now that we can get outside after a long winter and chilly spring. The good news is some…
Biological dentistry favors SMART strategy for amalgam fillings
Dr. Craig Janssen focuses on safety when old fillings need removal. Times have changed since dentists mostly treated cavities with amalgam - those unattractive, dark-colored fillings comprised of mercury, silver, and other metals. As a modern biological dentist, Dr…
We use a variety of x-rays to gain a complete view of your mouth
Obtaining detailed images helps us provide appropriate dental care. As much as a visual exam of your mouth helps your dentist see the more obvious issues going on inside your mouth, there’s no substitue for the detail a full set of dental x-rays provides. The…
Our extensive exam can lead to early detection of dental issues
Addressing issues now can save time and money in the long run. “Going to the dentist” as it relates to Janssen Dental Clinic involves much more than just getting your teeth cleaned and addressing obvious oral health issues. Dr. Craig Janssen and the rest of our…
Dr. Craig follows a biological dentistry philosophy of care
Janssen Dental patients receive care that extends beyond procedures. The term “biological dentistry” is a philosophy of care that brings lifestyle elements into the discussion with your dental team. While not always well-understood outside of the dental community, it…
Turn your focus on you in 2022
Pay attention to the aspects of life you can control. As much as we hoped, some of the chaos and uncertainty we have been experiencing would disappear simply by turning the calendar to 2022, the reality is there is only so much we can control. That’s why it’s more…
Make a New Year’s resolution to return to your dental routine
The pandemic threw many of us for a loop over the past two years, interrupting our routines and making it easy to ignore healthcare checkups such as annual physicals and six-month dental checkups. The New Year provides an opportunity to press the reset buttons on our lives and get back…
Natural Supplements - Light can curb your holiday anxiety levels
Janssen Dental Clinic can help you minimize seasonal challenges. The end of the year delivers a perfect storm of factors that can intensify feelings of anxiety and a general lack of energy for many people. As if the stresses that come with trying to meet multiple…
We can help you overcome your dental fear and anxiety
The Jansen Dental team focuses on patient comfort. You’re not alone if the mere thought of going to the dentist sends waves of apprehension through your mind and causes your chest to tighten. In fact, dental fear and anxiety (DFA) is a recognized psychological…
Proper diet & strength exercise are natural ways to prevent osteoporosis
Janssen Dental promotes natural strategies as a part of biologic dental focus. Healthy bone density is an important part of good dental health, which makes osteoporosis a significant issue when it comes to your oral health as you age. Dr. Craig Janssen is a proponent of…
Janssen Dental solidifies its focus on biological dental medicine
Dr. Craig and Mary earn certifications in Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine. Janssen Dental Clinic’s commitment to treatment the whole person took a significant step forward this summer as Dr. Craig Janssen and our office manager, Mary, completed a two-year program…
Dental implants are an increasingly popular option to dentures
Advanced technology makes for less-invasive dental implant procedures. Technology as it relates to dental implants ocntinues to evolve, providing a more attractive option for our patients than the dentures preferred by past generations. Dr. Craig Janssen has invested…
Dental x-rays are a low-risk diagnostic tool
Digital techologies produce lower radiation amounts. Many of our patients remember back when taking dental x-rays required the operator to hide behind a wall to provide themselves from the significal amounts of radiation released by the x-ray machine. Those days are…
Composite dental fillings mimic properties of natural teeth
Dr. Craig Janssen uses composite dental fillings when tooth strength permits. Many of ur patients grew up with unattractive silver fillings their dentist used to seal cavities. While these amalgam fillings did a reasonable job in terms of preventing further tooth…
Supplements and oral health are a powerful combination
Your body needs the right raw materials for optimal health and healing. Our bodies require a variety of vitamins, minerals and other elements to perform hundreds of essential functionals every second of every day. These functions range from food absorption to…
Benefits of biological dentistry show up in long-term health
Dr. Craig Janssen supplements traditional dentistry with a holistic mindset. Dr. Craig Janssen’s commitment to bringing the benefits of biological dentistry to his patients at Janssen Dental Clinic enhances the high-quality dental services he has been providing for…
Janssen Dental’s biological dentistry helps your body help itself
Dr. Craig Janssen combines dental expertise with a holistic approach. Biological dentistry is a term that has a tendency to cause some confusion among dental professionals as well as our patients. After all, isn’t everything having to do with our health…
Building healthy habits can give you the results you want
Focus on the outcome to get past resolution fatigue. January is a natural time of year to set some heath and fitness goals. The challenge is getting your subconscious mind on board, so you have a better chance of success in keeping your healthy habits. Dieting and…