Most people would love to have a fresher and brighter smile. Unfortunately, due to circumstances such as diet, genetics, medications, and other factors, many can’t seem to change the color of their teeth no matter what they try. A lot of people spend hundreds to thousands of dollars on over-the-counter teeth whitening kits and toothpaste that promise stunning results, only to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bleaching doesn’t remove all the stains on my teeth. Now what? In most cases, dental stains (i.e. stained teeth) are the result of certain foods and drinks. Dark-colored foods, such as coffee, tea, red wine, and berries, contain pigmented molecules called chromogens. When you routinely consume these things, the chromogens will attach to your dental […]
Because we want our patients to be proud of their smiles, teeth whitening with Dr. Jamie Alexander can save you money and provide a lifetime of results. We want to reward our loyal patients by providing White Teeth For Life whitening gel free of charge at regularly scheduled hygiene appointments. Here’s how Dr. Alexander’s White Teeth for Life program […]