What is your dental expense budget? The answer to this question for most people is zero. It is no surprise that when a dental emergency happens, the costs seem staggering. Most people don't have an extra $1000 laying around for a crown. As we age, our dental health requires a little more maintenance. So, as you are planning your family budget and/or flex spend account, try to build a little money in for unexpected and planned dental work.
We try to accommodate our patients' financial needs by offering payment options such as accepting credit cards and special dental financing options through lending institutions.
Call today to meet our dental team!
Debbie Johnson
Business Manager
Brian D. Johnson, DMD
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Roswell Dentist Pampers his Brides and Grooms to-be!
We have several patients getting married this summer. We want their smile to be the best for their special day. We have a special treat for them. They simply need to call or email to find out what it is. We also want to pamper the mother of the brides and grooms. Everyone's smile should be as bright and sparkly as possible. Can you guess what our gift to you is? A FREE bleach kit, of course!
Call soon to start the process. It takes time to make the custom tray and about 2 weeks of daily bleaching to change your smile. We want you to be picture perfect and are willing to do our part!
Debbie Johnson
Business Manager
Brian D. Johnson, D.M.D.
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
770.993.9809
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/
Call soon to start the process. It takes time to make the custom tray and about 2 weeks of daily bleaching to change your smile. We want you to be picture perfect and are willing to do our part!
Debbie Johnson
Business Manager
Brian D. Johnson, D.M.D.
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
770.993.9809
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Roswell Dentist Accepting New Patients
We welcome new patients! We want you to know what to expect at our office. When you call to talk to schedule your new patient appointment, we take a moment to ask a few important questions including key health related questions as well as dental insurance information. We will do our best to schedule you as soon as possible for this very important first meeting. On the first appointment with us, you will be welcomed by our friendly staff, we will ask you to complete our new patient forms (hopefully you will have received them either by email or snail mail) , then we will take a set of 18 digital dental x-rays. Dr. Johnson will then review the x-rays , then come in to introduce himself and do a complete new patient exam. He will measure the pocket depths between your teeth and gums and then take pictures with an intra oral camera to show you your teeth up close and personal. It is our goal to "clean your teeth " on your first appointment with us. However, if you have not seen a dentist in a while , it should come as no surprise that it may take longer and may require a second visit to accomplish this goal. It is important to us to know what your oral health goals are. So be prepared for that question. We get a wide response to that question.
We hope to meet you soon ! Don't wait another day to care for your teeth!
Debbie Johnson
Business Manager
Brian Johnson, DMD
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell,GA 30076
770.993.9809
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/
We hope to meet you soon ! Don't wait another day to care for your teeth!
Debbie Johnson
Business Manager
Brian Johnson, DMD
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell,GA 30076
770.993.9809
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Roswell Dentist Tells You How to Look Better, Feel Better, and Live Longer
Want to look better, feel better, live longer? It is simple. Brush you teeth, floss your teeth, eat a well balanced diet, make exercise part of your everyday routine. Wouldn't it be nice if it were easier? That is easy. It is boring; but easy.
How do all these things interact? Let me try to explain. Bacteria lives in your mouth. If you brush and floss regularly, you can manage it. If left treated, the bacteria will cause periodontal/gum disease. It can also cause tooth decay. Tooth decay left untreated will lead to loss of teeth. Your teeth are important to the structure and function of your mouth and jaw. Once you begin to lose teeth, it changes the way your teeth fit together/occlusion. As the occlusion changes, you may begin to see pain in your jaw and/or excessive wear of the remaining teeth.
Your daily diet is very important. If you routinely drink acidic beverages, your teeth may be suffering for it. This truly lead to the breakdown of the enamel, and subsequently tooth decay. You can have sodas/sparkling water, just drink water after your finish it. However, it is important not to sip on sugary or carbonated drinks all day.
How will taking care of your gums and teeth help to make you healthier? When your body is constantly fighting the bacteria of gum disease, it can get tired. then you can begin to see acute and chronic illness creep in. Gum disease has been linked to heart disease and diabetes. Gum disease is very dangerous for pregnant women and their unborn babies.
Simple practices done consistently will have dramatic results. This holds for diet, oral hygiene, and exercise. So, live well, look better, be happy!
Dr. Brian Johnson
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell,GA 30076
770.993.9809
www.BrianJohnsonDMD.com
How do all these things interact? Let me try to explain. Bacteria lives in your mouth. If you brush and floss regularly, you can manage it. If left treated, the bacteria will cause periodontal/gum disease. It can also cause tooth decay. Tooth decay left untreated will lead to loss of teeth. Your teeth are important to the structure and function of your mouth and jaw. Once you begin to lose teeth, it changes the way your teeth fit together/occlusion. As the occlusion changes, you may begin to see pain in your jaw and/or excessive wear of the remaining teeth.
Your daily diet is very important. If you routinely drink acidic beverages, your teeth may be suffering for it. This truly lead to the breakdown of the enamel, and subsequently tooth decay. You can have sodas/sparkling water, just drink water after your finish it. However, it is important not to sip on sugary or carbonated drinks all day.
How will taking care of your gums and teeth help to make you healthier? When your body is constantly fighting the bacteria of gum disease, it can get tired. then you can begin to see acute and chronic illness creep in. Gum disease has been linked to heart disease and diabetes. Gum disease is very dangerous for pregnant women and their unborn babies.
Simple practices done consistently will have dramatic results. This holds for diet, oral hygiene, and exercise. So, live well, look better, be happy!
Dr. Brian Johnson
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell,GA 30076
770.993.9809
www.BrianJohnsonDMD.com
Friday, March 11, 2011
Roswell Dentist Now Accepts Delta Dental Insurance
We are frequently asked what dental insurance plans we accept and if we are accepting new patients. One of the plans we accept are the Delta Dental Premier/PPO plans. Many of the larger companies in the area offer this as their dental insurance carrier. We have partnered with Delta Dental for many years and have developed a good working relationship with their team.
They typically cover preventative services at 100%. Regular cleanings/prophys/exams are allowed two times per calendar year. This means that you can decide when during the year to have your check ups done and not worry about the "timing". This is a really nice option. One limitation of many of the Delta Dental plans that they pay only for the silver fillings, which means the patient must pay for the difference between the silver/amalgam and the tooth colored/composite filling. Another limitation is that many times they do not pay for the build up portion of a crown. Most times a build up is necessary for crown retention. So, again , this becomes an additional expense to the patient. Unfortunately, Delta Dental has started delaying approval of pretreatment estimates and dental work. For this reason, we try to have the approval prior to beginning treatment.
I hope this helps to answer some questions regarding your Delta Dental benefits. If you have more questions, please contact me.
Debbie Johnson
Brian D. Johnson DMD,PC
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
770-993-9809
www.brianjohnsondmd.com
They typically cover preventative services at 100%. Regular cleanings/prophys/exams are allowed two times per calendar year. This means that you can decide when during the year to have your check ups done and not worry about the "timing". This is a really nice option. One limitation of many of the Delta Dental plans that they pay only for the silver fillings, which means the patient must pay for the difference between the silver/amalgam and the tooth colored/composite filling. Another limitation is that many times they do not pay for the build up portion of a crown. Most times a build up is necessary for crown retention. So, again , this becomes an additional expense to the patient. Unfortunately, Delta Dental has started delaying approval of pretreatment estimates and dental work. For this reason, we try to have the approval prior to beginning treatment.
I hope this helps to answer some questions regarding your Delta Dental benefits. If you have more questions, please contact me.
Debbie Johnson
Brian D. Johnson DMD,PC
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
770-993-9809
www.brianjohnsondmd.com
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Roswell Dentist Now Accepts Guardian Dental Insurance
We are frequently asked what dental insurance plans we accept and if we are accepting new patients. One of the plans we accept is Guardian Dental. We have partnered with Guardian for many years and have developed a good working relationship with their team.
They typically cover preventative services at 100%. Regular cleanings/prophys/exams are allowed one time per six months. This means that you have to be careful about the "timing". One limitation of many of the Guardian plans that they pay only for the silver fillings, which means the patient must pay for the difference between the silver/amalgam and the tooth colored/composite filling. Another limitation is that many times they do not pay for the build up portion of a crown. Most times a build up is necessary for crown retention. So, again , this becomes an additional expense to the patient. Another important limitation that many Guardian plans have is the replacement frequency of crown and bridges. Many times that frequency is as much as ten years.
I hope this helps to answer some questions regarding your Guardian Dental benefits. If you have more questions, please contact me.
Debbie Johnson
Brian D. Johnson DMD,PC
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
770-993-9809
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/
They typically cover preventative services at 100%. Regular cleanings/prophys/exams are allowed one time per six months. This means that you have to be careful about the "timing". One limitation of many of the Guardian plans that they pay only for the silver fillings, which means the patient must pay for the difference between the silver/amalgam and the tooth colored/composite filling. Another limitation is that many times they do not pay for the build up portion of a crown. Most times a build up is necessary for crown retention. So, again , this becomes an additional expense to the patient. Another important limitation that many Guardian plans have is the replacement frequency of crown and bridges. Many times that frequency is as much as ten years.
I hope this helps to answer some questions regarding your Guardian Dental benefits. If you have more questions, please contact me.
Debbie Johnson
Brian D. Johnson DMD,PC
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
770-993-9809
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/
Monday, March 7, 2011
Roswell Dentist Now Accepts Aetna PPO Dental Insurance
We are frequently asked what dental insurance plans we accept and if we are accepting new patients. One of the plans we accept is Aetna PPO. Many of the larger companies in the area offer this as their dental insurance carrier. Some of those include Coca~Cola, ADP, and UPS.
We have partnered with Aetna for many years and have developed a good working relationship with their team.
They typically covered preventative services at 100%. Regular cleanings/prophys/exams are allowed two times per calendar year. This means that you can decide when during the year to have your check ups done and not worry about the "timing". This is a really nice option. One limitation of many of the Aetna plans that they pay only for the silver fillings, which means the patient must pay for the difference between the silver/amalgam and the tooth colored/composite filling. Another limitation is that many times they do not pay for the build up portion of a crown. Most times a build up is necessary for crown retention. So, again , this becomes an additional expense to the patient.
I hope this helps to answer some questions regarding your Aetna Dental benefits. If you have more questions, please contact me.
Debbie Johnson
Brian D. Johnson DMD,PC
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
770-993-9809
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/
We have partnered with Aetna for many years and have developed a good working relationship with their team.
They typically covered preventative services at 100%. Regular cleanings/prophys/exams are allowed two times per calendar year. This means that you can decide when during the year to have your check ups done and not worry about the "timing". This is a really nice option. One limitation of many of the Aetna plans that they pay only for the silver fillings, which means the patient must pay for the difference between the silver/amalgam and the tooth colored/composite filling. Another limitation is that many times they do not pay for the build up portion of a crown. Most times a build up is necessary for crown retention. So, again , this becomes an additional expense to the patient.
I hope this helps to answer some questions regarding your Aetna Dental benefits. If you have more questions, please contact me.
Debbie Johnson
Brian D. Johnson DMD,PC
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
770-993-9809
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Roswell Dentist talks about osteoporosis medications and dental health
I recently saw a patient who needed a tooth extracted. She had taken an osteoporosis medication and could not proceed with her dental treatment. Some patients taking that medication develop a condition that prevents healing in the jaw bone; and results in a poor dental health prognosis. Obviously, this is a perfect example of why it is so important that we be notified of all medications that you take. I hope this is helpful.
I ran across this article on the Mayo Clinic's website. Please read below for the full article.
Dr. Brian Johnson
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell,GA 30076
770.993.9809
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/
Yes, alendronate (Fosamax) is safe for the majority of people who take it. But it may pose a risk of a rare jaw disorder (osteonecrosis of the jaw) in certain people. The cause of this isn't clear.
Fosamax belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates, which are used to treat and prevent osteoporosis. Some bisphosphonates are taken orally, and others are taken intravenously. This class of drugs is also used to treat some cancers involving the bone.
Since 2003, there have been reports of a possible link between bisphosphonates and a rare disorder called osteonecrosis, or "death of bone," involving the jaw — a condition marked by pain, swelling, infection and exposed bone. The majority of cases of osteonecrosis of the jaw involved people with cancer who were receiving chemotherapy and had been given intravenous bisphosphonates to treat cancer that had spread (metastasized) to the bone.
However, a small number of cases of osteonecrosis of the jaw have been reported in people taking oral bisphosphonates — such as Fosamax — for osteoporosis. These have been primarily associated with active dental disease or a recent dental procedure, such as a tooth extraction.
Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a serious disorder. But so is osteoporosis. If you take a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis, don't stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
Keep in mind that the risk of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw due to bisphosphonate use is very low in people without cancer or dental problems. If your doctor recommends a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis, consider getting any needed dental work done before starting this medication. If you currently take an oral bisphosphonate and need a dental procedure, you should discuss this with your doctor and dentist.
Kurt A. Kennel, M.D.
I ran across this article on the Mayo Clinic's website. Please read below for the full article.
Dr. Brian Johnson
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell,GA 30076
770.993.9809
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/
Yes, alendronate (Fosamax) is safe for the majority of people who take it. But it may pose a risk of a rare jaw disorder (osteonecrosis of the jaw) in certain people. The cause of this isn't clear.
Fosamax belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates, which are used to treat and prevent osteoporosis. Some bisphosphonates are taken orally, and others are taken intravenously. This class of drugs is also used to treat some cancers involving the bone.
Since 2003, there have been reports of a possible link between bisphosphonates and a rare disorder called osteonecrosis, or "death of bone," involving the jaw — a condition marked by pain, swelling, infection and exposed bone. The majority of cases of osteonecrosis of the jaw involved people with cancer who were receiving chemotherapy and had been given intravenous bisphosphonates to treat cancer that had spread (metastasized) to the bone.
However, a small number of cases of osteonecrosis of the jaw have been reported in people taking oral bisphosphonates — such as Fosamax — for osteoporosis. These have been primarily associated with active dental disease or a recent dental procedure, such as a tooth extraction.
Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a serious disorder. But so is osteoporosis. If you take a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis, don't stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
Keep in mind that the risk of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw due to bisphosphonate use is very low in people without cancer or dental problems. If your doctor recommends a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis, consider getting any needed dental work done before starting this medication. If you currently take an oral bisphosphonate and need a dental procedure, you should discuss this with your doctor and dentist.
Kurt A. Kennel, M.D.
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