What's on your fall reading list?

October 7th, 2026

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? Dr. Johnstun and our team at Silver Summit Dental encourage you to warm up your mind this fall season with a few great books. Sure it may be easy to put off…
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Root Canal Recovery

September 30th, 2026

Anyone who has had a compromised tooth knows that the amount of discomfort it causes can be extremely unpleasant. Although no one looks forward to a root canal, this procedure is actually the best way to both eliminate pain and save your tooth. If the pulp inside your tooth is infected or damaged, a root…
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What exactly is a root canal?

September 23rd, 2026

Hearing that you need a root canal can be highly intimidating. What is a root canal? It is the removal of the nerve supply from the tooth. Here, Dr. Johnstun will describe the parts of a tooth and explain the reasons for a root canal and how it is done when you visit us in…
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My mouth is dry. What can I do?

September 16th, 2026

Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into a panic about your health, however, a dry mouth can be a bother and something you certainly want to change if possible. So, if you…
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