Damon R. Johnson DDS Dental Excellence Blog

Stay informed with our oral health tips & fun facts about dentistry. We want to share our experience & expertise to help you make the best decision about your dental care & take better care of your teeth. Check back regularly to learn more about that art, science & everyday habits that contribute to a clean, beautiful smile.

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Dr. Damon R. Johnson, DDS on Tooth Decay in America

In this brief Q & A session, Dr. Damon R. Johnson, a cosmetic dentist from Edmond, Oklahoma, speaks about dental health stats and ways to prevent one common problem: cavities. Q: How widespread is the problem of tooth decay? Dr. Damon R. Johnson, DDS: It’s estimated that greater than 20% of Americans have untreated cavities….

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Q & A with Damon R. Johnson, DDS | Do Sports Drinks Ruin Teeth?

The Academy of General Dentistry and the American Beverage Association disagree over whether sports and energy drinks actually damage teeth. Here, Edmond, Oklahoma dentist Dr. Damon R. Johnson, DDS weighs in. Q: Are sports drinks damaging to my teeth? Dr. Damon R. Johnson: A drink that contains sugar – in any form – can add…

Assessing the Risk of Tooth Decay with Damon R. Johnson, DDS

Tooth decay, says Damon R. Johnson, DDS is caused by bacteria from the food we eat. These bacteria form colonies called plaque, which is the sticky, colorless film that develops on teeth. Bacteria from candy and other sweets, high carbohydrate foods like pasta and bread, dried fruit and sugary drinks are the main cause of…

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Keeping Up With Dental Health in the Summer

Summertime is a great time. The days are longer, we spend more time outside, the kids are out of school, & many of us take trips with family & friends. With all the changes in your routine during the summer, it might be easy to let dental care become less of a priority. Here are a few tips from your dental team to keep you smiling all summer long.

Is Tooth Polishing Necessary?

We know that for most of our patients, their favorite part of a dental cleaning is how smooth and clean their teeth feel afterward, not to mention how shiny they are. Tooth polishing has long been part of the dental checkup routineever since the 1700s when Pierre Fauchard, the father of modern dentistry, recommended it.

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