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It's been years since my last appointment; what should I expect?
posted: Jan. 07, 2025.

Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental Read more
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 31, 2024.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
Troubles with Cementum? Prevent ‘Em!
posted: Dec. 24, 2024.

Our teeth are a lot more complicated than they look. Beneath that shiny white surface is an entire system of different cell tissues working together to keep each tooth vital Read more
Should You Be Concerned about Your Child’s Bad Breath?
posted: Dec. 17, 2024.

The short answer to this question? Yes. Because your child’s breath is a reflection of his or her oral health, you should talk to the doctor if you notice any Read more
Are you at risk for oral cancer?
posted: Dec. 10, 2024.

Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate Read more
Are My Child’s Baby Teeth on Schedule?
posted: Dec. 03, 2024.

Your darling three-month old is crying and fussy—can she be teething already? Or, your happy baby boy has just celebrated his first birthday—with only one tooth in that beautiful, gummy Read more
The Effects of Biting Your Nails
posted: Nov. 26, 2024.

Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids Read more
Road Trip!
posted: Nov. 19, 2024.

The bags are packed, the trunk is loaded, the route is programmed into your GPS, the playlist is set, and your destination awaits! Sometimes there’s just nothing more appealing than Read more
Energy Drinks and Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 12, 2024.

When working out, studying late, or any time we feel like a bit of a boost would come in handy, energy drinks are a common go-to for many teens and Read more
National Brush Day
posted: Nov. 05, 2024.

October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read more
Timing Matters!
posted: Oct. 29, 2024.

Many patients at George Johnson DDS are under the impression that harder brushing leads to cleaner teeth, but that is not true. Gentle brushing is just as effective, and less Read more
Protect Your Enamel from Dental Erosion
posted: Oct. 22, 2024.

We know that the foods we eat and drink can have a definite impact on our smiles. Staining is an unhappy side effect of many of our menu favorites. That’s Read more
Ouch! Are You Biting Your Cheeks More Often?
posted: Oct. 15, 2024.

You’re biting into something delicious, and, Ouch! You bite into something you didn’t mean to—the inside of your tender cheek. Painful moments like this happen every now and again. But if Read more
Floss? Sticks? Picks? Which Should You Choose?
posted: Oct. 08, 2024.

You might have noticed that the dental aisle of your drugstore is larger than ever, with more options than ever for getting the spaces between your teeth their cleanest. Flosses Read more
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 01, 2024.

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
Is Charcoal Teeth Whitening Safe?
posted: Sep. 24, 2024.

Health and beauty trends surface on the web every day, and it can be difficult to tell which ones are worth your time, or even safe, for that matter. Perhaps Read more