Tracy and her son Ryder, age 2.

If you’ve ever wondered what a dental assistant uses at home, we’ve got the skinny. Johnson Dentistry dental assistant and mom, Tracy Amundson, shares a list of her can’t-live-without-items for both she and her family below.
• Sonicare Flexcare toothbrush (she swears by it)
• Sunstar GUM Soft-picks, they’re flexible and tapered to fit even the smallest spaces.
• We always use Listerine after we brush and floss for a 30 second swish (the kids favorite flavor is orange)
• My kids (ages 15, 13, & 2) all use Sonicare’s electric brush for kids.

If you have any questions for Tracy, please email her at info@johnsondentistry.com.

If you’re after a quick and easy solution to teeth whitening, ask us about Oh! Opalescence the next time you’re in the office. Super easy, super quick (a matter of minutes). If you have any questions, please call us at 949 640 0300.

As parents we can patrol our kids’ teeth when they’re at home with us. But at school, it’s a different story. We don’t have the opportunity to demand toothbrushing after a sugary drink or sticky something. With that in mind, and as they head back to school, try to avoid packing anything that will leave a layer of sugar on their teeth. The worst offenders? High sugar sports drinks, hard candy, non sugar free gum, and gummy fruit chews (the worst!).