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Dr. Jamie Alexander in Boynton Beach, Florida hopes you’ll be aware of the first symptoms of oral cancer so you can call us between dental visits for an immediate examination. If you observe any of the following signs that could be the beginning of cancerous growth, we urge you to call us for an oral […]

For a custom mouth guard for athletics in the Boynton Beach area of Florida, you can call Boynton Beach dentist, Jamie J. Alexander, DDS. What’s a Custom Mouth Guard? Custom mouth guards are fabricated from an impression of the mouth for optimal fit and optimal protection. Dentist-made mouth guards are not the same as mouth […]

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Jamie J. Alexander of Boynton Beach, Florida has been working to put your health and safety first by taking extra steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our dental office on S. Federal Highway, just south of 23rd Avenue. What Dr. Jamie Alexander D.D.S. Has to Say About the […]

Are you wondering, “should I go to the dentist”? In February 2021, the ADA News reported on a survey conducted by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute during the week of January 18, 2021. Consumer confidence in returning to the dental office hit a new high with 88% of respondents reporting that they have already been […]

Recent news about research done by the University of Washington reminds us that bleeding gums may be the result of low vitamin C, and not always a sign that you just need greater attention to oral hygiene. Why Vitamin C is Vital for a Healthy Smile “The association between gum bleeding and vitamin C levels has […]

January and February are a busy time of year for dental offices, but we did not want the month to pass without wishing you a Happy New Year. At Jamie J. Alexander, D.D.S., we are grateful for being able to hold everything together during the pandemic and being able to provide our Boynton Beach community […]

Tooth pain is indicative of a problem that is likely to advance. So, the faster you seek treatment, the less uncomfortable you will become prior to treatment. When a tooth becomes painful, the nerves can be removed, and the remaining root structure of the tooth preserved and restored with a dental crown. Patients commonly admit […]

If you had teeth crowned with conventional porcelain on metal (PFM) restorations, you may notice some gray showing through and a dark line at the base of the crowns where metal is showing. “All-ceramic crowns have qualities that eliminate color issues and metal showing at the gum line,” says Boynton Beach dentist Dr. Jamie Alexander. […]

Gum tissue measurements are an essential diagnostic procedure for determining if you have inflammation in the gum tissue surrounding teeth, for determining the extent of the disease, and whether the signs of the disease (principally the depths of gum pockets) have increased or decreased since your last appointment. “Ouch!” you think. “I don’t want you […]

Our adult patients are reporting sustained stress over months of working from home while monitoring and helping their children do online school while worrying about exposure to COVID-19, and chronic lack of access to normal social activities. Children worry about themselves and family members getting the disease. They greatly miss normal playtime activities with friends. […]

Dear Patients, Lately, I’ve been losing sleep over our patients who have delayed their six-month check-up. I worry because, when patients do come in late, after months away from the dentist, they are experiencing problems like dental pain, jaw muscle pain, observing their teeth shifting position, cracked teeth, discomfort with their old dentures, and gum […]

By Jamie J. Alexander, DDS, Your Boynton Beach Dentist In September, USA TODAY ran a story on the status of oral health during the pandemic. By interviewing dentists, including one of my Pankey Institute colleagues, Dr. Matt Messina, who is a spokesman for the American Dental Association, three observable trends have come to light. In italics below, […]