Dr Johnson selected as one of a  group of top dentists in Seattle Metropolitan magazine January 2009 issue!!

CONSCIOUS SEDATION:

We now offer conscious sedation for fearful patients or any patients who desires to be mildly sedated while receiving dental treatment. The medication is called Triazolam(Halcion) and is administered in the office one hour prior to the visit. It is extremely safe but does require close patient monitoring with our pulse oximeter and blood pressure monitor. A health evaluation is necessary to see if a patient would be a good candidate. Pleas ask us for additional information.

HELPING THOSE IN NEED!

Dr Johnson participates in a program called Donated Dental Services thru the Washington State Dental Association. These patients are treated at no charge in his office after a careful screening by the DDS coordinator to verify their financial and personal situation. Please ask us for more information if you or anyone you know may qualify.

OFFICE REMODEL!

We have finally completed our office remodel project and invite you to stop by and visit!!

NEW SOFT TISSUE LASER!!

We are very excited to introduce our new laser into our practice. It is a diode laser called the Odyssey Navigator and is used for soft tissue modifications. For more information you can call Dr Johnson or visit the website www.getodysseylaser.com and go to Navigator and explore about.

NEW NIGHTGUARD DESIGN!!

We are currently using a new nightguard design called NTI-tss Plus. It does the job of a bite guard but covers only the front teeth. It is a small clear taco shaped appliance usually made for the lower front teeth. It is proven to be a superior alternative to full coverage biteguards. Full coverage bite guards increase clenching activity for some patients by providing an ideal clenching surface for canines and molars. The NTI-tss Plus discludes all posterior and reduces clenching activity by nearly 70%. Because it is smaller and less bulky it won't trigger a gag reflex and patients actually wear it!! For more information you can visit the website www.kellerlab.com and highlight NTI. Also you can read more at www.headacheprevention.com.

IN OFFICE BLEACHING NOW AVAILABLE!!

We are now offering in office bleaching for those patients wanting an immediate whitening without the hassle of trays. We utilize a material called Boost by Opalescence which uses 38% hydrogen peroxide. This technique is as effective as Zoom and laser whitening and typically less expensive. It typically takes about 1 hour and involves several appications. We usually recommend take home trays in addition to this but will discuss each patients situation with them about their options. Some colorations are more difficult than others and we cannot always guarantee the exact outcome.