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A Prescription for Oral Health
posted: Dec. 09, 2025.

You and your dentist are essential partners in making sure you have the best dental care. You do your part by eating a tooth-healthy diet, brushing and flossing as recommended, Read more
Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles
posted: Dec. 02, 2025.

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more
Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 25, 2025.

Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best. #1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t Read more
Good Oral Health Habits When You’re Pregnant
posted: Nov. 18, 2025.

the doctor and our team at George Johnson DDS will tell you that good oral health habits when you are pregnant are very important. A plaque or infectious buildup can Read more
Three Must-Have Dental Treatments
posted: Nov. 11, 2025.

In dentistry, there are a wide variety of treatments, everything from elective procedures to those that are necessary and potentially lifesaving. So given the slew of treatment options, how do Read more
Tips for Cold and Flu Season
posted: Nov. 04, 2025.

It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus Read more
Let’s Make Halloween Treats Less Tricky!
posted: Oct. 28, 2025.

If the scariest part of Halloween in Dickinson, Texas is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion to Read more
What did the first dentures look like?
posted: Oct. 21, 2025.

Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth. Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so Read more
How do I avoid bad breath?
posted: Oct. 14, 2025.

At George Johnson DDS, we see a lot of patients who are concerned about their bad breath, also known as halitosis. So today we thought we would educate our patients Read more
October Is Orthodontic Health Month!
posted: Oct. 07, 2025.

October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in Dickinson, Texas, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic treatment Read more
Balancing Act
posted: Sep. 30, 2025.

We’re all trying to find a healthy balance in our lives. Balancing work and home life. Eating a well-balanced diet. Balancing our budgets. Maintaining the right pH balance in our Read more
Using Sippy Cups Successfully
posted: Sep. 23, 2025.

Congratulations! Your child is beginning to leave her bottle behind and has started to use her first sippy cup. And the best training cup is one that makes the transition Read more
Are you a tooth grinder?
posted: Sep. 16, 2025.

Perhaps you had a particularly irritating commute home from work, and you realize at the end that your jaw was clenched tight the entire time. Or maybe you grind your Read more
Questions on Dental Implants? We’ve Got You Covered.
posted: Sep. 09, 2025.

Whether you’ve lost a tooth from decay, are preparing for dentures, or were born with a gap where a tooth should have been, you could be a candidate for dental Read more
Celebrate Women’s Health and Fitness Day with Your Healthiest Smile!
posted: Sep. 02, 2025.

On the last Wednesday in September, we celebrate “Women’s Health and Fitness Day.” Because your oral health plays such a large role in your general health and well-being, let’s look Read more
Are you nervous about seeing the dentist? You’re not alone!
posted: Aug. 26, 2025.

With advances in modern dentistry, a trip to George Johnson DDS these days is pretty routine. But visiting the doctor and our team still makes some patients anxious—so much so Read more