Janée Atkinson, DDS

04/05/2026

“Happy Easter from our dental family to yours!
Enjoy the egg hunts, the sweets, and the smiles—but don’t forget to brush after the treats!”🐣🐰🦷🪥🫶🏼

03/27/2026

• Facial collapse / “sunken” look
• Teeth shifting into empty spaces
• Bite changes and uneven wear
• Dentures becoming loose over time
• Harder to place implants later without bone grafting
How to prevent or slow bone loss
• Dental implants = best option (they mimic the root and stimulate bone)
• Bridges or dentures = restore function but don’t stop bone loss underneath
• Early treatment = better long-term outcomes
Your jawbone isn’t just there for structure-it needs stimulation to stay strong. That stimulation comes from the pressure of chewing through your teeth.
When a tooth is lost:
• The bone in that area stops getting stimulation
• The body assumes it’s no longer needed
• The bone begins to shrink (resorb)
over time
* This process is called alveolar bone resorption
“When a tooth is lost, the bone goes with it... unless you replace the root 4 Your jaw needs stimulation to stay strong-without it, bone shrinks, faces change, and future treatment gets harder.
Don’t wait on replacing missing teeth 🦷

03/24/2026

If you have pesky lines around your mouth that irritate you….come see me!!! 903.792.0760

03/18/2026

Ready to get rid of those pesky lines around your eyes?? 👀 Come see me!!! 903.792.0760

03/17/2026

• 🍀 Wishing you a day filled with luck, laughter, and a little bit of Irish charm! 🌈✨ ☘️

03/13/2026

More paintings!!🖼️ 🎨🖌️

03/11/2026

Don’t let these abfractions get too deep and have your tooth break off at gum line!! 😳Call Dr. Atkinson and see what are your options. 🦷🪥

02/25/2026

✨ Are Your Teeth Getting “Shorter”? It Might Not Be Aging… It Could Be Lost Vertical Dimension. ✨

As we lose vertical dimension (the height between the upper and lower jaws), teeth can appear:

🦷 Shorter
🦷 Worn down
🦷 Flattened
😕 Lips thinner
😕 Chin closer to the nose
😕 More wrinkles around the mouth

When the bite collapses from grinding, clenching, or years of wear, it doesn’t just affect teeth — it affects your whole facial appearance.

Restoring vertical dimension can:
💋 Support the lips
😊 Reduce facial sagging
🦷 Make teeth look longer and more youthful
✨ Improve overall facial balance

If your smile looks smaller than it used to… it may not be age. It may be your bite.

— Dr. Atkinson & Team 💕

02/14/2026

We keep the vibes sweet, the laughs loud, and the smiles bright!!✨
!XOXO,
Dr. Atkinson & Staff

02/10/2026

02/04/2026

This was fun!! We all look alike!! 🤣🤣

02/04/2026

Drs. Janée and Jeff Atkinson talk service, marriage, and dentistry.

Photo by Shane Darby.