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How do I clean my baby’s teeth?
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

Creating good dental hygiene habits early in your child’s life is essential to the health of his or her teeth, even when your infant doesn’t have any. By starting now, Read more
Teeth, Bones—What’s the Difference?
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

They’re often mentioned together, and that’s understandable. After all, they’re the strongest parts of the body, they’re made of many of the same elements, they both require a diet rich Read more
Flossing Fixes
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

A length of floss plus your teeth is about as low-tech as it gets. But, as with so many other “simple” skills, it helps to learn just the right technique Read more
Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen® Make You Smile
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

Many adults and teens in our Dickinson, Texas office would love to have their teeth straightened but are unwilling to go through the long and often embarrassing process of wearing Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up Read more
Is Invisalign® Right For You?
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

When patients ask the doctor about who benefits from Invisalign clear aligners, the simple answer is this: almost everyone. Unlike conventional braces, they are removable, which makes eating and cleaning Read more
Make Brushing With Your Child Fun!
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun. Read more
Invisalign® Q&A
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

It’s estimated that up to four million people at any one time are wearing braces in the United States and Canada. But the doctor and our team at George Johnson Read more
Losing a Baby Tooth
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

It seems like yesterday. There you were, comforting your baby through sleepless nights, soothing her with a dentist-approved teether, celebrating as that first tiny tooth poked through her gums. And Read more
Fluoride Treatments—They’re Not Just for Kids!
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

Fluoride has been one of the great game-changers in children’s dental health. Drinking fluoridated water. Using fluoride toothpaste. Scheduling fluoride treatments. All of these child-friendly dental habits help prevent cavities Read more
Should I use mouthwash?
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

Mouthwashes are commonly used as a part of a daily oral care regimen. Not only do they freshen breath, but some are capable of improving dental health too. Using a Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 25, 2022.

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
Top Ten Ways to Improve Heart Health
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

The human heart truly appreciates it when we eat healthy foods, don’t smoke, and exercise regularly. But there’s something else that can improve your heart’s longevity and you may not Read more
Dentin Tooth Sensitivity Treatments
posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

Dentine hypersensitivity can be described as a sharp and sudden pain caused by cold food and beverages. It’s present in more than half the population and result from receding gums Read more