The answer: Bone loss. A common legend says that an astronaut who returned to Earth after an extended stay on a space station had bones so weak that he broke his arm lifting a tea cup.

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….

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…

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…

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.