How Alcohol Can Cause Gum Disease If someone you know has a problem with alcohol, there are four keys reasons why they may need special dental care and treatment for any long-standing periodontal disease (gum disease): Because infectious oral bacteria travel through your blood stream, fostering inflammation throughout the body, treatment of gum disease will […]
Routine dental cleanings, and why they are so important “There is real danger in allowing dental plaque and calculus to build up on your teeth. Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria, saliva and food debris that gradually builds up and yellows your teeth. Calculus is plaque which has calcified with minerals precipitated from saliva. […]
What goes into a smile makeover? The simple answer to this question is: “It depends,” say Dr. Jamie Alexander of Boynton Beach, FL. “If you have generally healthy teeth and gums and good tooth alignment, your smile makeover may be simple. Some cosmetic procedures can be accomplished in as few as one or two appointments. […]
When you come to Jamie A. Alexander, DDS, in Boynton Beach, FL, for routine dental cleanings you will benefit in many ways. A routine dental cleaning, also known as a “prophylactic cleaning,” is an important part of preventive dental care. Regular, routine dental cleanings remove stains, remove dental plaque and harder calculus that are full […]
Which type of mouthwash best fight tooth decay? “Therapeutic fluoride mouth rinses help fight dental decay by reducing the film of bacteria that forms on teeth,” says Dr. Jamie J. Alexander of Boynton Beach, Florida. “The control of this plaque is essential for preventing tooth decay, gum disease, and the build-up of calcified plaque. Read […]
How Expertise Results in Greater Dental Cost Efficiency If you want to have a beautiful, healthy smile for the rest of your life, you can count on Jamie J. Alexander, D.D.S., in Boynton Beach, to help you achieve your goals with minimal dentistry, so that the dental cost is better for you. Dr. Alexander has intentionally […]
Teeth cleaning is a pregnancy priority! Jamie J. Alexander, DDS, in Boynton Beach, is a family dentist, who takes special care of pregnant patients. You may not know this but many pregnant women experience some form of gum disease during their pregnancy. Studies indicate that 60 to 75 percent of pregnant women develop mild periodontal disease during […]
What is a Deep Dental Cleaning and how does it help your Tooth Roots? Dr. Jamie J. Alexander of Boynton Beach, South Florida offers a deep dental cleaning for patients who need a more extensive dental cleaning. “When you get your teeth cleaned and we find your gums bleed and the space between the base of a […]
Why Patients Still Want In-Office Teeth Whitening With all of today’s over-the-counter teeth bleaching products, why do patients still seek in-office teeth whitening or bleaching? “The answer is simple,” says Dr Jamie J. Alexander, cosmetic and implant dentist in Boynton Beach. “They want to be certain that their teeth will be lightened quickly and be […]
Are Dental X-Rays Actually Safe? Dental x-rays allow dentists to find cavities, periodontal disease, abscesses, abnormal growths, the condition of your jaw joints, and the exact position of tooth roots and impacted teeth in your bone tissue. Today’s digital dental x-ray systems have sensors that are so responsive to low radiation that you are exposed […]
New technology is allowing for a more affordable dental experience. Technological advancements are consistently bringing down the overall cost of dentistry and dental procedures. Every time a new technological improvement allows our office in Boynton Beach to communicate with other offices more efficiently, time is saved. When new technologies increase precision, there is less opportunity […]
Tips for Preventing Bad Breath From Dr. Jamie J. Alexander, DDS PA of Boynton Beach FL Obviously, if you have a head cold, sinus infection, or have eaten foods that cause bad breath like onions and garlic, your halitosis (bad breath) is easily explained. If you suffer from chronic bad breath and find you are […]