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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 […]

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 […]

Boynton Beach dentist Jamie J. Alexander says, “I’ve written about the value of water flossing with a Waterpik® and about how to clean your Waterpik before, but today, I am truly excited to report that more and more of my patients are getting the results they have been seeking by string flossing and then also […]

“Last month, I blogged about the causes of gum disease,” says Dr. Jamie J. Alexander of Boynton Beach, FL. “This month, I would like to talk honestly with patients about a treatment they dislike. This treatment is Scaling and Root Planing (SRP). Patients tell me they fear this treatment because they fear the discomfort, time […]

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 […]

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 […]

When plaque accumulates on the surface of your teeth, the bacteria in the plaque, and the acids that the bacteria produce as they feed on the carbohydrates you eat, irritate the gum tissue and can begin to erode your dental enamel. The tissue becomes “inflamed” due to the irritation, resulting in inflamed or swollen gums. […]

What is scaling and root planing, and how are they used to treat gum disease? Scaling and root planing are standard procedures for the non-surgical treatment of gum disease that has advanced below the gum line. The goal is to remove dental plaque and bacterial infection. The scaling procedure cleans tooth surfaces and root surfaces […]

Don’t Be Alarmed! Swelling Is a Natural Part of the Healing Process The soft tissues of your mouth can become injured in a number of ways, which include: via an accidental cut, a burn, a viral sore, bacterial irritation of gum tissue (gingivitis), bacterial infection below the gum line (periodontitis), the natural loss or extraction […]