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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, […]

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 […]

“During coronavirus, some of our families had to delay visits to the dentist, and now we are seeing more dental decay,” says Dr. Jamie J. Alexander of Boynton Beach, Florida. “Regular checkups and dental cleanings are essential to prevent and stop tooth decay.” Just about everyone is at risk of tooth decay. Eating sugar or other […]

Are you experiencing periods of dry mouth? Have you or others noticed a change in your breath odor? These might be outward signs that the current COVID19 outbreak is raising your stress levels. Anxiety and stress hormones easily kick up when we are overworked, have financial worries or health concerns, are experiencing negative emotions, or […]

We are all about health at Dr. Jamie J. Alexander’s dental practice in Boynton Beach, Florida. We know that COVID-19 has made everyone scrutinize the ways they may be exposed to the microscopic virus. Dental patients who may have assumed safety measures were in place prior to COVID19, now are highly interested in what their […]

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 […]

“It’s more important than ever right now to boost your body’s immunity to viruses,” says Boynton Beach dentist Dr. Jamie Alexander. “We’ve been posting immune system boosting tips, like staying on top of oral hygiene and healthy foods you can eat, this last month, and those of you who trust me know I am genuinely concerned […]

Maintaining a healthy mouth is essential for maintaining the health of the rest of your body. And, for establishing immunity to illness. Why? “The food we take in, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and anything we put in our mouth, including our toothbrush, has potential for introducing harmful bacteria, viruses, and toxins […]

Those of you who are my patients know that I do a very thorough examination and develop an individualized plan to improve your oral health or maintain in its tip-top condition. When you come in after your initial new patient visit, my hygienist and I always have a plan in mind for you. Based on […]

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 […]

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 […]