Do You Eat Off of Dirty Dishes?

O.K., nobody would consider eating off of dirty dishes. Would you eat off of dishes that were just wiped off? Just rinsed off?  Cleaned partially? ...Would you consider going to bed without  brushing your teeth? Most would reply Nooooo  to all of the above. How about, Would you consider going to bed without flossing your teeth? Now, there is some gray area. "If I'm tired", yada yada yada.

Unless you brush AND floss your teeth at bed time, you are eating off of dirty dishes. Simple daily habits will keep you and your teeth and gums healthy. Brush and floss your teeth, use a daily fluoride rinse, and visit our office on a regular basis. Simple. Effective. Never eat off of dirty dishes(teeth) again.

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

"There is no reason to dread the dentist..."

Sometimes I sit at the front desk at our dental office and hear things that bear repeating. Today I over heard a patient ask Dr. Johnson "Why do shots not hurt anymore? I have dreaded going to the dentist for years because of my fear of pain. There is no reason to dread dental work anymore." I didn't make it up. Our patient actually said that EXACTLY. He is sitting her getting a crown. He was here in December getting another crown. He had put dental work off for a long time and is now catching up.

Dr Johnson's reply to why shots don't hurt went something like this, "Dental techniques and products are better" You bet they are. Techniques improve with experience. Lots of experience...Dr Johnson surely has that and keeps his ears and brain open to the new products and techniques.

So, if you are like our patient, and have a fear of the dentist office, give us a try. You might just find that you agree with him and overcome your fear and anxiety.

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

It's All About the Relationship...

We have many loyal patients and celebrate that loyalty. We enjoy visiting with them, hearing about their lives, children, and jobs. We celebrate their joys and mourn their losses. We pride ourselves that joining our patient list is more than going to the dentist. It is more like visiting an old friend. More than a few patients brag that they were one of my first patients when I was a new dental graduate. I am grateful that they trusted me then and have continued to allow me to serve their dental needs. Those loyal patients have referred many of their friends and helped us to grow our business.
All businesses need to continue to add new customers. Our business is no different. We work very hard to continue to develop deep and trusting relationships with new patients. Of course, relationships rely on chemistry and if the chemistry isn't right, the relationship can't blossom. As I mentioned, we cherish our referrals. With a referral, the trust that we have built with our patient is transferred at least to a degree with a positive referral. Trust is important when your dental health is being discussed. This is especially important when dental work is expensive. Our patients know when I recommend dental restorations, it is truly necessary.

We have also welcomed patients who chose us from their dental insurance list , a Google search, FaceBook posting, and Tweets. I can empathize with the anxiety they must be feeling when they enter our office. A benefit of using a small office like mine ensures that you will see me every time that you visit. Chances are that you will also see the same dental hygienist. Debbie, my wife, works with me and is the voice on the phone most of the time. The bottom line is that you know what to expect. There is very little turn over in staff. We hope our employees are as happy with us as our patients are.
We hope that we can help to alleviate your dental anxiety, answer your questions, and help you to look forward to your next visit. Or, maybe just not dread it too much! Regardless of how our patients find us, we celebrate the opportunity to make and develop relationships!

Dr Brian Johnson
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
770.99.9809
www. BrianJohnsonDMD.com

Are you missing teeth?

The article was copied from a dental lab's site. Please read all the entire article. It explains in detail options for replacing missing teeth.



There are three basic ways to fix a missing tooth or teeth.

A fixed bridge
A removable appliance
A dental implant

Here are the pros and cons of each treatment:

A fixed dental bridge (see the page on this site devoted to bridgework and how we make bridges look like real teeth.)
Having a bridge is like having three crowns. The teeth on either side of the missing tooth are prepared for crowns, an impression is made, and the case is sent to a dental laboratory. The laboratory then makes the crowns and fastens a false tooth between the two crowns - this is a bridge.


The advantages of a bridge are that it is fixed, stable, and feels like your own teeth. In most cases it can be made to look just like you never had a tooth missing. The disadvantage is that you have to treat two teeth besides the one that was extracted - these teeth may otherwise be perfectly sound with nothing wrong.

A Removable Appliance.
Something removable can be used to replace a missing tooth. This can be anything from a budget "dental flipper" (a piece of plastic with a false tooth attached) or a Nesbit, to a more sturdy metal and acrylic removable partial denture.

The advantages of the removable partial denture appliance are that it is a more economical way to replace missing teeth than a fixed bridge. Also, you can replace multiple teeth with one appliance. If the span of missing teeth is three or more, or if there are not solid teeth on both sides of the missing teeth, a fixed bridge may not work.

The disadvantages are that it may not be as esthetic as a bridge. Clasps will be required to retain the removable partial, and it may not be possible or practical to entirely conceal those (though that problem can be avoided often with a "precision attachment" partial). Also, there may be some discomfort with wearing removable hardware in your mouth, and it is not as stable as a bridge.


A dental implant.
A dental implant is an artificial "root" that is implanted in your jaw after a tooth extraction, and then a tooth is placed on it. Biologically, it is like placing an entirely new artificial tooth in your mouth.

The advantages of an implant are: No teeth on either side have to be prepared for crowns, so there is no grinding on "good teeth" - you just fix the missing tooth. Implants can also span the space of multiple missing teeth. There is no limit to the span they can cover, as long as the patient's health is good and there is healthy and adequate bone to support the implant. An implant also is fixed and feels just like your own teeth.

The disadvantages of implants are that they can cost more and be more and time-consuming, and the cost may not be covered by dental insurance. You will likely have to deal with two dentists - the dentist who does the surgery to place the implant, and the dentist who puts the false tooth on top of the implant. There is also a delay in getting the false tooth or teeth - a healing interval of several months may be required before the artificial root can have a tooth placed on it. There is also surgery involved with its attendant discomfort and healing period.
However, if you are missing multiple teeth or all your teeth, there is a strong advantage to dental implants in that they will preserve the jawbone.

Infomation from http://www.mynewsmile.com/missing.htm

Ignore your teeth, they will go away!

Have you ever heard the expression, "Just ignore it/them, they will go away". This could not be more true of your dental health. Maintaining dental health requires DAILY and sometimes rigorous habits. I practice what I preach. I brush and floss after every meal and at bedtime. I use interdental cleaners every day. I use fluoride rinse. I use a tongue scraper. I get my teeth cleaned three times a year by my dental hygienist.

Good dental hygiene habits are just as important as other health habits and are ignored or forgotten just as frequently. The next time you go to bed without brushing and flossing, just remember this:
Brushing and flossing are only important to the people who want to keep their teeth!

Dr Brian Johnson
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell,GA 30076
770.993.9809
www.BrianJohnsonDMD.com

Who makes the dental appointments in your family?

I've been reading a lot lately about marketing to women and why it is important to every business, even our dental practice. There are many people spending a lot of time and money to tell us that women manage the family schedules. Wow. Isn't this pretty common knowledge? We know that. Who makes dental appointments for herself and every child, big and small? Generally(but not always) it is the mom. We saw a lot of kids in December because their moms planned ahead and reserved blocks of time to get all of the cleanings done at the same time. What great planning and time management...one trip, and every body's teeth are sparkly and clean! We also had the opportunity to visit with our college age patients in December. We love this because many times we have seen these young people since they were in elementary school. Many times, they make their own appointments now! I texted many of them to remind them of their appointments, their moms happily gave me their cell numbers! Still, the moms are coordinating...The husbands can the most difficult to get in the door. Once we get them in, getting them back isn't so difficult.

As the new year begins, take time to schedule your dental appointments. Moms, we appreciate your diligence in scheduling all those appointments!

Debbie Johnson
Brian D. Johnson, D.M.D.,P.C
1240 Uppper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
770.993.9809
www.BrianJohnsonDMD.com