Rick Johns Dental

Rick Johns Dental We provide the best, most up-to-date family, cosmetic and implant dental care available, in a comfort Along the way, we develop friendships with our patients.

At Rick Johns Dental, we do not accept the assembly-line approach to family, cosmetic or implant dentistry. Instead, we provide thorough, thoughtful care that is rooted in listening to our patients, learning about their unique needs and goals, and then working with them to find treatment approaches that work for them. Ours is a practice where you will hear much laughter and see many smiles, from s

taff and patients alike. We are a friendly, family-oriented dental practice that believes strongly in developing life-long relationships with our patients. We emphasize open communication between those we treat and our team: we are here to help you, and are always available to listen and respond to your questions or concerns. For more information about our approach to general and family dentistry, and to schedule an appointment for yourself or a loved one, please call our Highland, IN dental office. We welcome patients from Munster, Schererville, and all neighboring communities. Dr. Johns and our team look forward to meeting you and starting you on the path to optimal oral health and a beautiful smile for a lifetime of smiling!

Brushing too hard can wear down your tooth enamel and gums. Richard S Johns, D.D.S. wants you to know that over-brushing...
05/29/2026

Brushing too hard can wear down your tooth enamel and gums. Richard S Johns, D.D.S. wants you to know that over-brushing might cause tooth sensitivity, permanent enamel damage, and even gum erosion!

Ah, breakfast. Whether or not it’s your most important meal of the day, it just might be your sweetest. See today’s blog...
05/27/2026

Ah, breakfast. Whether or not it’s your most important meal of the day, it just might be your sweetest. See today’s blog for a discussion of how you can rework your breakfast menu to subtract foods with added sugars.

Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed? If there’s one meal that can claim the title of “Sweetest Meal of the Day,” it’s almost certainly breakfast. Sugary cereals, syrup-covered waffles, oatmeal with honey, cinnamon toast (which is literally sugar poured on toast)—it’s hard to imagine a...

Feeling incredibly grateful for all of the people who have fought for our freedom. Happy Memorial Day from Richard S Joh...
05/25/2026

Feeling incredibly grateful for all of the people who have fought for our freedom. Happy Memorial Day from Richard S Johns, D.D.S.! 🇺🇸

Richard S Johns, D.D.S. suggests enjoying citrus in moderation! While lemons, limes, and oranges are great for a refresh...
05/22/2026

Richard S Johns, D.D.S. suggests enjoying citrus in moderation! While lemons, limes, and oranges are great for a refreshing burst, their acidity can be a bit harsh on enamel. Rinsing your mouth out after enjoying any citrusy treats can help protect your teeth.

Removing your wisdom teeth is a wise move if your teeth are crowded or you are undergoing orthodontic treatment. Find ou...
05/20/2026

Removing your wisdom teeth is a wise move if your teeth are crowded or you are undergoing orthodontic treatment. Find out more about wisdom teeth on today's blog.

Good Dental Hygiene Gives You Better Overall Health Dr. Rick Johns and our team at Rick Johns Dental get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult teeth. Because they are the last teeth to break through the gums, they are often called the thir...

Soak up the sun! Sunlight exposure helps the skin produce vitamin D, which is beneficial for bone health and the develop...
05/18/2026

Soak up the sun! Sunlight exposure helps the skin produce vitamin D, which is beneficial for bone health and the development of strong tooth enamel. However, Richard S Johns, D.D.S. strongly advises you to remember to apply sunscreen!

At Richard S Johns, D.D.S., we take care of smiles for all ages! It is recommended that children visit the dentist as so...
05/14/2026

At Richard S Johns, D.D.S., we take care of smiles for all ages! It is recommended that children visit the dentist as soon as they get their first teeth. Early visits to the dentist become a lifelong healthy habit.

It’s true: Oral hygiene and your overall health go hand in hand. Check out today’s blog to learn how dental hygiene affe...
05/14/2026

It’s true: Oral hygiene and your overall health go hand in hand. Check out today’s blog to learn how dental hygiene affects your health!

It’s Root Canal Awareness Week What do you think of when you hear the term dental or oral hygiene? Brushing and flossing tend to come to mind, since that is what the terms imply. What you might not know, however, is that good dental hygiene involves much more than just your mouth. That’s the tip...

We're grateful for mothers everywhere, every day. Happy Mother's Day from Richard S Johns, D.D.S.!
05/10/2026

We're grateful for mothers everywhere, every day. Happy Mother's Day from Richard S Johns, D.D.S.!

Tip from Richard S Johns, D.D.S.: If you’re having trouble getting rid of plaque, water power could be just what you nee...
05/08/2026

Tip from Richard S Johns, D.D.S.: If you’re having trouble getting rid of plaque, water power could be just what you need! Water flossers are a fantastic tool that helps clear out food bits and bacteria from those tricky spots in your mouth.

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8730 Indianapolis Boulevard
Highland, IN
46322

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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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