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Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our Dickinson, Texas office for checkups and necessary dental work. Read more
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

At George Johnson DDS, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read more
Why Adults Are Choosing Invisalign®
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

These days, it’s become more common to see adults at our office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners . . . that is, if you can see them! Read more
Osteoporosis and Oral Health
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

Today, the doctor and our team at George Johnson DDS thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or are at Read more
The Origins of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country. There are over 100 strains of HPV, and, while most of these infections leave our systems Read more
Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches or abscesses
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Dental problems do not always wait for normal office hours. Broken fillings or damaged teeth are common reasons for emergency treatment. Toothaches and abscesses can also require prompt attention. the Read more
Natural Ways to Soothe a Toothache
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Toothaches can come in many different forms, but no matter which, they’re always uncomfortable. the doctor and our team want you to know there are simple ways to cure this Read more
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more
Who benefits from Invisalign®?
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

One problem with trying to answer the question as to who benefits from Invisalign is that the simple answer is “almost everyone.” The see-through, almost invisible aligners for straightening teeth Read more
I haven’t been to the dentist in years; what should I expect?
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
My mouth is dry. What can I do?
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

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 Read more
Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

At George Johnson DDS we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter Read more