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 […]
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 […]
Cosmetic dentistry is now part of everyday treatment because fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures can be routinely and predictably made to look like natural teeth. Great strides in dental materials and methods have enabled dentists to take cosmetic dentistry to the next level with dental implant treatment and whole smile makeovers. Delray Beach and Boynton […]
What goes into a smile makeover? The simple answer to this question is: “It depends,” say Dr. Jamie Alexander of Boynton Beach, FL. “If you have generally healthy teeth and gums and good tooth alignment, your smile makeover may be simple. Some cosmetic procedures can be accomplished in as few as one or two appointments. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Long Can Dental Veneers Last Me? When porcelain dental veneers are placed by an expert who takes into consideration your occlusal function (how your teeth come together when you bite, chew and speak), and you properly care for your teeth, the veneers can last the rest of your life. Dr. Jamie Alexander’s expertise in […]
What do dental implants cost? “I, like you, see advertisements for dental implants costing $299 to $1,000,” says Jamie J. Alexander, D.D.S., of Boynton Beach. “And, when I do, I think, ‘This is too good to be true.’ Often these ads are misleading with very limited circumstances and they should be viewed with caution and […]