Healthy gums and bones are essential for maintaining a healthy smile and body. Nearly half of adults in the United States suffer from gum disease, which is both reversible and preventable in its early stages. Left untreated, gum disease can lead to irreversible bone loss around the teeth and has been linked to conditions such as Alzheimer’s, heart disease, diabetes, colorectal cancer, respiratory disease, and pregnancy complications. Dr. Johnson and her team of skilled hygienists work together to create a customized treatment plan to help you achieve and maintain your health from head to toe

Dr. Johnson cares for more than just teeth. The face and mouth can reveal a great deal about your overall health. During a comprehensive oral evaluation, Dr. Johnson looks for clinical and radiographic signs of dental and gum disease, screens for oral cancer, evaluates tongue and lip mobility, oral posture, teeth alignment, TMJ function, and the quality of your saliva. This thorough evaluation allows Dr. Johnson and her team to provide treatment options that help you breathe well and smile often

Dr. Johnson and her team have specialized training in dental laser therapy, which is used in a variety of services to help patients achieve greater health and comfort. Laser treatment in our office may be used for teeth whitening, face and neck muscle pain relief, accelerated healing of orofacial sores and blisters, treatment of gum inflammation, and tethered tissue releases.

Have you been told you snore, or do you hear your partner or family member snoring at night? While snoring can seem harmless, it may be a sign of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that causes repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. Left untreated, sleep apnea can increase the risk of serious health concerns, including heart attack and stroke. CPAP therapy is the most common treatment for sleep apnea, but it isn’t the best fit for everyone. For patients seeking an alternative, Dr. Johnson offers custom oral appliance therapy, a comfortable, mouthguard-like device that helps keep your airway open so you can breathe and sleep better. If you or a loved one struggles with snoring or sleep apnea, we’re here to help.

Tip of the tongue, the teeth, the lips: Breathe, speak, eat, and sleep better when the muscles of the face, tongue, and neck have proper tone and function. Children with poor muscle tone due to tongue ties or developmental abnormalities may struggle with speech, picky eating, bed wetting, mouth breathing, poor craniofacial development, and sleep-related attention issues.

Have you ever heard of physical therapy for your face and tongue? It’s called orofacial myofunctional therapy. If you or someone you know struggles with breathing, speaking, swallowing, or sleeping, come see Dr. Johnson and she can connect you with a provider who can help.

Are you a new mom struggling to feed your baby? There are many reasons newborns may have difficulty breastfeeding. One of the most common is a lip or tongue tie, where the lip or tongue is held too tightly to the dental arch or floor of the mouth.

This restriction can prevent your baby from creating a strong latch and healthy swallow, both of which are essential for proper breathing and comfortable feeding for both mother and child. While switching to a bottle may reduce frustration in the short term, it does not address the underlying issue, which may contribute to breathing, swallowing, and developmental challenges later in life.

We’re here to help evaluate your baby’s oral function and provide treatment options, including frenectomy, to support healthy feeding, breathing, and development.