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Who’s ready for a real haircut? What about popcorn and soda in front of a big screen? Whatever you’ve been missing these past few months, get ready to embrace it again as Washington re-opens. Things may look a little different, but soon you’ll be back at the mall, movie theater, gym, and salons in some […]

With the Clovid19, increase at being at home, many of us are snacking a bit more than usual. So if you are someone like us, giving in to the snacks, do you know how to choose the better option? Snacks that are high in sugars or carbohydrates and are acidic are unhealthy for your teeth. […]

We all know that washing our hands and practicing safe social distancing are important steps in fighting COVID-19. Did you know that good oral hygiene can also help fight diseases, including viruses? Why Is Good Oral Hygiene Important? Healthy teeth and gums look and feel good, but your mouth is also your first line of […]

It is March Madness time around Johns Family Dentistry! We are beginning the month, finishing up a successful book drive. We have been collecting children’s new or gently used books. Our book drive ends on March 5th. The books will then be donated to local charities. We could not do this without the support of […]

You come into the office….the dentist and hygienists scare you with words like Periodontal disease, bacteria and infection.  You undergo a “deep cleaning” – Periodontal scaling and root planing.  They ask you to come back in a couple of months so they can monitor and maintain the disease.  You do as requested, but find out […]

Overcoming sugar addiction could mean the difference between finally being able to lose weight, eating a health diet, feeling full of natural energy or… Continuing to struggle with perpetual weight-gain, yo-yo dieting, daily energy crashes, and the frustration that comes with a dependence on eating sweet foods. So, if you’ve been trapped by the powerful […]

What Will You Give Back This Giving Season? This time of year is known for its many heartwarming and joyous occasions. More loved ones get together to celebrate their relationships and, people in general, tend to be not only more giving to one another, but more forgiving and charitable as well. Many of us experience […]

The meaning of the word Puyallup, is generous people. We are lucky to practice dentistry and live in a community of such generous people, as the people of Puyallup. This year we celebrate our 11th annual “Turkey Drop!” For over a decade, the amazing patients of Johns Family Dentistry have graciously donated turkeys to help […]

In our practice here at Johns Family and Implant Dentistry, we follow the standards of taking radiographs that has been established by the American Dental Association. But why do you need dental x-rays? In this blog, let me break it down a bit so you can understand. At our initial visit appointment and every 5 […]

Our practice just wrapped up our annual “Fill the Canoe” Drive. We partner with Puyallup-Communitees in Schools and Red Canoe Credit Union, collecting school supplies for the month of August that are donated back to Puyallup School District children in need. This year our office collected a total of 56 pounds of supplies, which is […]