Are you a candidate for a "Snap-On Smile"?

You make have seen the marketing hype about "Snap on Smile". We offer this product and would like to give you the low down.

Advantages:

• The expense is a fraction of the cost of restorative work.


• Can give a temporary smile while extensive restorative work is in process.


• Non-invasive..no shots, no adhesive, reversible


• Snap-On Smile can last for years and yet is affordable enough to be temporary.
  

Disadvantages:

• Devices like these are always simply quick, cosmetic fixes. They may look great, but nothing replaces permanent, aesthetic dental procedures.


• Adds bulk to your mouth.


• From impression appointment to delivery is about 3 weeks.

As always, we are happy to discuss your dental treatment options. Please call today.

Dr. Brian Johnson

1240 Upper Hembree

Suite C

Roswell, GA 30076

http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/

770.993.9809

Protect and preserve your smile!

The end of the year is quickly approaching. Some of you have some treatment that you have been putting off and may have insurance benefits remaining and maybe even flex spend money that needs to be used. If you want to schedule work before the end of the year, don't wait too long. Remember, if you don't use your insurance benefits for this year, you cannot carry it over. Likewise for flex spend money.

Remember, a filling left untreated becomes a crown. A crown left untreated becomes a root canal and may have to be extracted. Extracted teeth need to replaced with bridges or implants. The longer you put off treatment, the more expensive the solution!

Preserve your smile!

Debbie Johnson

Dr Brian Johnson

1240 Upper Hembree Road

Suite C

Roswell, GA 30076

http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/

770.993.9809

Don't let a toothache ruin your day!

Have you ever started your day with a smile, then your feet start to hurt because of new or comfortable shoes? Or begin to enjoy a Sunday when you get a toothache? Both of these scenarios will ruin your day and prevent you from thinking of anything else!
I can't help you with the shoe dilemma, but if Dr Johnson has recommended some dental work and you've been putting it off, I can help with that!
From simple fillings, to crowns, it is always best to treat before there is pain. Call today to schedule your next appointment!

Debbie Johnson
Dr Brian Johnson
1240 Upper Hembree Road,#C
Roswell,GA 30076
770.993.9809
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/

Scare "Sugar Bugs" away from your kids' teeth and make a soldier smile!

As we approach Halloween, many of us have started to buy our Trick or Treat candy. Please read the following article from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists . The article has some great ideas how to reduce the chances of developing cavities during the upcoming weeks. When the kids get back from Trick or Treating, let them choose some candy to keep and then bring a bag of candy to us for our Halloween Candy Buy Back campaign. The little treats will be so appreciated by the men and women serving in the Armed Forces. We are partnering with

Operation Gratitude to send care packages. The kids get to keep some candy, they can get a few dollars from Dr. Johnson for their extra candy , and hopefully avoid developing any cavities from eating too much sugary treats! Kids will be happy, moms and dads will be happy , and our friends in the military will be happy! Thanks for helping us to help others! Here is a link to a YouTube video about the program.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in children’s dental and oral health, is providing parents with recommendations on how to help preserve children’s teeth during Halloween and throughout the year.
AAPD offers the following tips that allow children to enjoy Halloween fun, while keeping their teeth healthy and establishing a foundation of a lifetime of oral health, including:
Mix in healthy snacks along with Halloween candy: A balanced diet is one that includes cheese, fruits, vegetables, grains, lean meat, milk and yogurt.
Be the tooth-healthy house on the block: Pass out alternative treats to ghouls and goblins such as cracker snack-packs, trail mix packs, rice crispy treats, etc.
Avoid chewy treats that tend to stick to teeth and cause more damage.
Monitor candy consumption: Only allow Halloween treats in moderation.
Take the fear out of flossing: Teach children flossing techniques for improved oral health at Halloween.
Make tooth brushing fun: Seasonal tooth brushes featuring Halloween themes get children excited about taking care of their tiny teeth.
Don’t be afraid of the dentist: With all of the sweet treats consumed around Halloween, now is a great time for parents to schedule a pediatric dental appointment for their children.
“Let’s face it, Halloween is a holiday that every child looks forward to and embraces each year,” stated Dr. John R. Liu, President of the AAPD. “Rather than denying children the option to trick or treat, we advise that parents maintain their regular routine. In anticipation of their candy consumption, choose each child’s favorite treat and allow them to enjoy one piece after a meal. The remainder of the candy can then be given to a local homeless shelter or a food bank in order to prevent overindulgence. Again, the key is to continue doing everything in moderation so that a healthy Halloween celebration can be enjoyed by all,” concluded Liu.
Occasional snacking isn't enough to harm teeth, however, the degree to which children eat Halloween treats, and candy in general, can severely affect dental decay. In fact, candy is no more likely to cause cavities than most other foods. Children who snack frequently, whether on candy or healthful offerings, are at the greatest risk for cavities. For more helpful tips to ensure that your family enjoys a happy and healthy Halloween, please visit http://www.aapd.org/

Debbie Johnson

Dr Brian Johnson

1240 Upper Hembree Road

Suite C

Roswell, GA 30076

770.993.9809

Braces, not just for kids....!

Many people think that braces just correct crooked teeth. While braces do accomplish this goal, they correct a much more important problem, malocclusion. We have seen several adult patients recently who did not get braces as kids because their teeth were/are relatively straight. However, they have a cross bite, over bite , or underbite. This means their teeth hit at awkward positions. Over time, this can cause many problems such as jaw pain, and excessive wearing of the teeth.
While timing is important when placing braces on children and teens because of the developing jaw bone structure, braces can be placed at any time for adults. We refer our patients to several area orthodontists. Please call today and we can help you !

Dr Brian Johnson
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/

Do You Twitter Your Google?

Do you Twitter your Google? FaceBook your tweets? Flickr your blog? If your are not sure if this is gibberish or not, you are in the same boat that Brian and I were in a very short time ago. As it turns out, the Internet offers a wide variety of opportunity to every business and/service. Here is a list of the social media arenas we are participating in and how we plan to use them.

FaceBook- a great communication tool. Several patients have used it to send message to us regarding tooth aches, questions about dental insurance, appointment changes, etc. It is also an easy and convenient way for your to "show" or "like " our practice to your friends. If you are not already a fan, please join!

Twitter- this is really just a marketing tool. I am happy to follow you , or have you follow us. Feel free to retweet us and we'll do the same for you! Our user name is BrianJohnsonDMD

LinkedIn-connects Dr. Johnson to you in a professional networking arena.

Blogger- we are using our blog to bring interested dental topics to your attention. Feel free to comment or even request topics.

YouTube- this is newest addition to our arsenal of social media. We will post patient testimonials, patient education clips, and new patient welcome clips.



The goal is to link as many "media" as possible. So, I'll post a YouTube video on FB. Feel free to comment on FB or on YouTube...get it? Many businesses are paying social media marketing firms to manage their efforts. They do a great job. Unfortunately, they look a little too shiny.

We are doing our own.. so it will look a little more "homemade". We like it that way! You would know if we weren't real... and would tell us. So, tell us what you think, either way. We can take it. Just know that are learning every day. So watch for our Tweets, FBs posts, blog entries, and videos!It is a crazy world we live in! Life is good!

Debbie Johnson
Dr. Brian Johnson
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/

Don't end looking like Ross in Friends....

Do you remember the Friends episode that Ross got his teeth bleached and they were glowing in the dark? Nobody wants that! We were in the mall the other day and saw a kiosk for tooth whitening/bleaching. I'll buy alot of things at the mall; but dental care isn't one of them. I didn't really see anyone getting the service done;but I'm sure that some have. I don't know about you, but I'm not letting a non dental professional do a one hour bleach on my teeth!

Some things are best left to the professionals. There are limitations to bleaching and your dentist is aware of them. Bleaching doesn't work on crowns, bridges, and veneers. We offer in office and take home bleach options. We prefer the take home method because it offers the best and longer results. The in office method is good for events like weddings, proms, etc .

Some people complain of sensitivity while and after bleaching. This can be remedied by using fluoride rinse in the trays for a day or two instead of the bleach. If the sensitivity continues, there are other products that we can provide to help you enjoy your bleach system.

Here is a link to a company that we buy our bleach kits from. It has a lot of great info...
http://www.teethwhitening.com/

As always, we are happy to answer any questions that you may have about bleaching or any other dental related issue.

Debbie Johnson
Dr Brian Johnson
1240 Upper Hembree Road,Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
770.993.9809
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/
www.facebook.com/brianjohnsondmd