Why We Measure Gum Tissue
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 […]
Finding Life Balance During Coronavirus
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. […]
More Cracked Teeth During Pandemic
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, […]
Are You Losing Sleep During the COVID Pandemic?
One of the things we are hearing in our Boynton Beach, FL dental practice is that our patients are coping with increased stress and fatigue. Sleep quality is a factor. If you are sleeping less soundly or losing sleep altogether, you are not alone. Measuring America’s Sleep In 2019, The Better Sleep Council (BSC) launched […]
Emotions & Immunity
Mood elevation boosts the immune system. Many studies have shown that experiencing negative moods several times per day for extended periods of time raises the levels of inflammation biomarkers in blood. This increased inflammation is correlated with immune system suppression. During this uncertain period of Coronavirus, experts recommend we all maintain frequent social contact with […]
What Causes Spots on Teeth and how can you Address Them?
Have you wondered about tooth whitening to address spots on teeth? Have you tried it without success? The dental team at Dr. Jamie J. Alexander of Boynton Beach can provide you with the dental cleanings, whitening advice, the whitening treatment that is right for you, and/or another health-centered treatment you may need to give you […]
Ever Wonder About Yawning?
Experts have recently published research in the academic journal Current Biology that suggests “contagious yawning” is triggered automatically by an area of the brain responsible for motor function. Even if we aren’t feeling tired, we are apt yawn if someone else does. All vertebrae animals do this too. Researchers at the University of Nottingham have found […]
High Rates of Oral Diseases Discovered Among Athletes
In August 2019, Science News reported on a study that points to a problem that even non-athletes will want to know about. The findings, first published in the British Dental Journal, highlight potential for improvement as most of the athletes in the study expressed an interest in improving their oral health and were already brushing twice daily […]
String Floss + Waterpik = No Bleeding Gums
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 […]
Does Teeth Bleaching Make Your Teeth Hurt?
Patients who have their teeth bleached in a dental office or do at-home bleaching may run into sensitivity issues. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association indicates that taking over the counter anti-inflammatory or analgesic medication like ibuprofen or acetaminophen before bleaching will not prevent or reduce sensitivity. When tooth […]
Experiencing and Treatment for Tight Jaw Muscles
It is very common for patients to experience tight jaw muscles. “But just because it’s a common problem, doesn’t mean living with tight muscles is healthy, and it definitely doesn’t mean you just have to live with it,” says Boynton Beach dentist Dr. Jamie J. Alexander. “When I examine the oral health of a patient, […]
How Dentistry Improves Addiction Recovery Efforts
Barely any families go untouched by physical and emotional disorders. Many families have multiple members suffering from a variety of disorders, among them substance use disorder. “This is a problem that we take seriously and care about in our Boynton Beach dental office,” says Jamie J. Alexander, D.D.S. “I and other professionals on my clinical […]
