We Want Your Halloween Candy on November 1!

Halloween will be here before you know it! Many of you may have even started to buy your Trick or Treat candy. We had such an overwhelming response from our patients and community last year with our "Halloween Candy Buy Back" program, we can't wait to do it again.  The official date of the "event" is Tues November 1. We will accept candy all that week.

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. Once again, we will collect candy and send it to our service men and women honoring and serving our great country. Please consider joining us. We sent out over 150 pounds of candy last year and would be thrilled to send more this year!

If you or a family member is a patient of record, will pay the child/children donating their candy $1 per pound of candy. We would be thrilled if they would write a short note on a card to include in the packages. We would love for you to share this with your friends and neighbors. Please just tell them that we will only pay children. Technically, this is a service partnership for us with our patients and their families, not a money making opportunity for others.

All that being said, we welcome you to tell your friends and neighbors that we will gladly ship their DONATED candy. Share the FaceBook post, forward this link/email...have fun with it! It is a win/win. The kids will have fun Trick or Treating, eat a few favorite pieces of candy, and send a smile to someone who might need it!

Poor Oral Hygiene is an Equal Opportunity Habit

Poor oral hygiene knows no boundaries. We see poor oral hygiene habits in young people, old people and every age in the between. We see poor habits in men and in women. We see poor habits in wealthy people and poor people and every socioeconomic group in between.
Some people do not brush properly. Some do not brush at all. Some do not floss routinely or at all. Some do not make seeing a dentist a priority. Some eat sticky candy and are surprised that their teeth are breaking down. Some drink sodas all day and wonder why they have rampant tooth decay.Some people are surprised that they probably will outlive their teeth because of their bad habits.

Simple positive practices performed consistently will produce positive results. Simple.
If it has been a while since you saw a dentist, please call today to begin a new healthy habit.

Brian D. Johnson
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/

Gum Disease and His Best Friend, Heart Disease

Gum disease simply is swelling/inflammation of the gums/soft tissue around the teeth. It can be caused by bacteria in plaque that forms on your teeth. Bacteria produces toxins that are released into your blood stream. The early stages of gum disease are reversible. Left untreated, gum disease can and will lead to bone loss.

This is pretty dry reading( and writing). The thing is, it is important for your overall health to make sure your gums are clean and healthy. If you don't, inflamed gums can lead to or make heart disease worse. It can contribute to autoimmune diseases like diabetes. Gum disease is as silent as heart disease. If you don't floss your teeth on a regular basis, and you haven't seen a dentist in over a year, you very likely have some degree of gum disease. Some people just tend to build tartar more quickly and readily than others. You might be one of the lucky ones and have really healthy gums and not floss or see a dentist. You might not be. Gum disease is easy to treat if caught in the early stages. If left untreated, you can lose your teeth. It is that simple. Not pretty , but simple.

Please call our office today to visit us. Our fabulous team of dental assistants, dental hygienists, and of course, Dr Johnson will take care of you.

Debbie Johnson
Brian Johnson, D.M.D.
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
770.993.9809
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/

Use Your Google Powers For Good, Become a Super Hero!

I am a total Google nut. I admit it. Recovery starts with admitting the problem, right?
I love to send shout outs to my favorite restaurants, doctors, service providers, etc. If you love need to share your opinions with others, all you need is a Gmail account and you too can be on your way to reviewing to your hearts content. Don't have one? It takes about 2 minutes to set one up. It will make you happy, I promise. It is a great tool. You can also save map searches to retreaved anytime you need it. You can use it to set up a blog. The list just goes on and on. Those Google Places reviews are my favorite though.

As a matter of fact, I want for our office to be your first review. Please go to our Google Places page and let the world know why and how you love coming to your dentist. If you have something less than wonderful to say, please call me first...
Be warned, this can become an addiction. You will feel like a super hero...and you will certainly be our hero. Thanks for your time!

Breaking News....Rampant Tooth Decay Has Hit Roswell GA

We have seen an unusual amount of tooth decay especially in the teens -30 year olds.
Why? This is what we find when we ask them about their everyday habits.

• Lifestyle habits- we hear that they don't brush and floss enough or at all.
• Diet habits- they drink way too many soft drinks. Drinking anything that has sugar, and carbonation puts your teeth as risk. This includes sparkling water, and diet sodas. This age group seem to be sugar junkies and love sticky candy. The sticky stuff gets in the grooves of the teeth and has a feast on your enamel.
• Eating late at night after they have brushed their teeth, and not rebrushing.
• Infrequent visits to the dentist. Early intervention is key. Small cavities become bigger cavities. Big cavities become crowns. Crowns become root canals. Failed root canals become missing teeth. Missing teeth are EXPENSIVE to replace.

If you haven't visited your dentist in the last six months, pick up your phone right now and call. We are ready to help you and educate you about your dental health. Are you ready to change your ways? Do you want to have a beautiful smile?

Brian D. Johnson
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
770.993.9809
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/

What Does a Piece of Bacon Have to Do With a Dental Practice?

I cooked bacon for the family this weekend. Our son complained that it was too salty.He wanted to know what kind it was and where I got it. I bought the "store brand". It looked pretty good and cooked up nicely. When I sat down to eat my bacon and eggs, I realized he was right. It was way too salty.

I have both the pleasure and obligation to interact with other dental offices every week. Some are a joy to interact with. Some, not so much. The specialists that we use are considerate of our time, our patients' needs, and are a pleasure to work with. On occasion, patients decide to choose an alternate provider for orthodontic, endodontic, periodontic, and oral surgery services. Generally, my interactions with those offices leave a bad taste in my mouth. I have been tempted more than once to call the dentist directly to let him know how I/my patient was treated. Of course, sometimes, it is the dentist that is the problem. Generally, I am interacting with a receptionist or an office manager. Let's just say, I think I could teach a customer service course...kind of  a Chick Fil A class for dental professionals.

While my bacon looked good before and after cooking, it just didn't cut the mustard. We encourage you to use the professionals that we trust. There is a reason. Trust me. If you are looking for a family dental office who will try to make you feel welcome and comfortable, accept my personal invitation for call our office today. You will be happy you did. I can almost guarantee it. As Chick Fil A employees say, "It Will Be My Pleasure"!

Debbie Johnson

Brian D. Johnson
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
770-993-9809
www.BrianJohnsonDMD.com

Save Your Teeth and A Few Calories

There are more reasons to skip the late night snack than just to watch your waistline. A study has shown people who eat late at night lose their teeth younger and lose more teeth than folks who go to bed hungry. Why? I imagine that they are eating after they brush with their bedtime routine. Your saliva is also slowing down -- so the food isn't being broken down.
So, save your teeth , and your waistline. Go to bed hungry. If you wake up hungry at 2:00, reach for a glass of plain water. You'll have sweeter dreams, anyway!