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 […]
Quick & Easy Cosmetic Dentistry Smile Enhancements Do you have a special event coming up that is motivating you to improve your smile as fast as you can? If so, Dr Jamie Alexander DDS of Boynton Beach offers the following fast cosmetic dentistry procedures: When you talk to Dr. Alexander about improving your smile, he […]
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 […]