Are Same-Day Crowns a Good Idea?
Same day crowns… that seems convenient If you are deciding which dentist to go to in Boynton Beach, FL, you may be considering one that does same day crowns. “Same day” or “one-visit crowns” are crowns milled in the dental office while you wait, after the tooth has been prepped and a digital impression made. […]
Scaling and Root Planing Treatment (Deep Cleaning)
“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 […]
Addressing Cracks in Teeth at Boynton Beach Dentistry
Cracks in tooth enamel are often vertical and so fine that patients do not notice them. You may have a hairline fracture that is not visible to the naked eye. It may not even show up on an x-ray. Unless there is associated pain, you may never become aware of it. Other cracks are visible. […]
The Importance of Comprehensive Treatment Planning
I believe that comprehensive treatment planning is essential for every patient. And, when it comes to extensive dentistry, comprehensive treatment planning becomes even more important. What is extensive dentistry? In general, it’s a series of procedures to eliminate active disease in the mouth, such as caries and periodontal inflammation; restore or replace teeth that are […]
Restoration of Eroded Teeth
Until the advent of porcelain veneers, patients with significantly acid-eroded anterior teeth were faced with the decision to have their incisors and bicuspids crowned. Today, it is commonplace to use porcelain veneers whenever possible. Bonding porcelain veneers onto the faces of teeth is a more conservative treatment because more of the natural tooth structure is […]
Give Your Valentine the Gift of Longevity with Heart Health
Love in the air? Love for your family and friends, always at the center of your life? Then don’t neglect your oral health, and don’t shy aware from health conversations with others. It’s not just about kissing. A healthy mouth supports a healthy, energetic body and makes it possible to live a longer life. A […]
Treating Dental Pain with Pain Medication — Yay or Nay?
Diagnosis of the cause of a patient’s dental pain and then treatment for that condition is the way in which dentists eliminate dental pain. Prior to diagnosis, during diagnosis, and post-treatment, there are situations where a patient is suffering, and I do have pain control advice. With opioid addiction on everyone’s minds, I thought I […]
The Importance of Using Eye Safety Protection at the Dentist
Eye Safety in the Dental Chair Boynton Beach dentist Dr. Jamie J. Alexander advocates the wearing of protective sunglasses while you are in the dental chair. You will always be handed protective glasses when you visit our dental practice unless you bring and prefer to wear your own. The sunglasses we lend you are of durable […]
Topical Fluoride and Dental Sealants
At Jamie J. Alexander, DDS, we help patients have their preferred dental future by taking preventive measures to minimize enamel erosion and future need to restore decayed teeth with fillings or crowns. Two preventive treatments are low cost and highly effective. These are topical fluoride and dental sealants. Topical fluoride can be painted on your […]
But…Are Dental X-Rays Really Safe?
We know you are concerned about the short term and accumulative effect of radiation exposure. You may be wondering about the impact dental x-ray radiation exposure may have on your long-term health, that of your fetus if you are pregnant, and on your growing children. Boynton Beach dentist Dr. Jamie J. Alexander hopes this blog will answer […]
How Do I Know if I Need a Dental Crown Replacement?
Need a Dental Crown Replacement? A dental crown replacement is usually performed for cosmetic reasons and oftentimes to preserve the health of the tooth after the crown becomes worn or gum tissue recedes. If dental decay develops at the margins of a crown, it can rapidly advance under the crown, destroying the supporting structure of […]
Alcohol and Gum Disease
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 […]
