During this stage of the COVID19 pandemic, patients should only visit the dentist if they have a dental emergency. But patients want to know the answer to this big question: What constitutes a dental ...
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“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 st...
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A healthy balanced diet will help you stay well. Certain foods are particularly good for boosting the immune system. These include blueberries, dark chocolate, turmeric, salmon, tuna and other oily fi...
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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 bre...
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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 ...
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Tooth pain is indicative of a problem that is likely to advance. So, the faster you seek treatment, the less uncomfortable you will become prior to treatment. When a tooth becomes painful, the nerves ...
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If the tonsils at the back of your throat have not been removed, Dr. Jamie J. Alexander would like to share with you some information about tonsilloliths (tonsil stones). “We rarely see tonsillolith...
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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 cleanin...
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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 functio...
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In August 2019, Science News reported on a study that points to a problem that even non-athletes will want to know about. The findings, first published in the British Dental Journal, highlight potenti...
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Boynton Beach dentist Jamie J. Alexander says, “I’ve written about the value of water flossing with a Waterpik® and about how to clean your Waterpik before, but today, I am truly excited to repor...
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Patients may wonder if they really need treatment now. They may ask themselves, “What’s the rush?” That’s one thing my Boynton Beach patients don’t have to ask. If I think treatment will be ...
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Does Teeth Bleaching Make Your Teeth Hurt? 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...
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It is very common for patients to experience tight jaw muscles. “But just because it’s a common problem, doesn’t mean living with tight muscles is healthy, and it definitely doesn’t mean you j...
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Barely any families go untouched by physical and emotional disorders. Many families have multiple members suffering from a variety of disorders, among them substance use disorder. “This is a problem...
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Dr. Jamie J. Alexander and his care team strive to make every patient feel so comfortable that they feel positive about dental visits. Patients may even look forward to visits. Feeling comfortable, me...
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When you visit Dr. Jamie J. Alexander at his Boynton Beach, Florida dental practice for the first time, his goal is to get to know you and your oral health at a high level. X-rays are an important par...
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Dr. Jamie J. Alexander, a local Boynton Beach, Florida dentist, reminds everyone, who wants to stay healthy and live a long life, to have their teeth cleaned and their oral health evaluated at least e...
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When a new patient asks, “Will I get my teeth cleaned at the first visit?” the answer is maybe. Initial Teeth Cleanings at Our Dental Practice At our Boynton Beach, Florida dental practice, Dr. Ja...
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Every April, National Facial Protection Month works to raise public awareness and remind parents, coaches and athletes, to play it safe while playing sports. The Academy for Sports Dentistry (ASD), Am...
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Jamie J. Alexander, D.D.S., and his team have expertise in the oral health needs of our Boynton Beach and Delray Beach area neighbors throughout all phases of their life. We care for all ages of patie...
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The preventive measure of taking an antibiotic prior to dental procedures is referred to as “antibiotic prophylaxis.” When it is medically indicated, Jamie J. Alexander, D.D.S., in Boynton Beach, ...
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Your local Boynton Beach and Delray Beach dentist, Dr. Jamie J. Alexander, wants you to floss daily. Almost all patients not only need this reminder, they also need to resolve to floss every day. Why?...
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Boynton Beach and Delray Beach dental patients, who have come to know Dr. Jamie J. Alexander through his family dental practice, have learned firsthand about the personalized attention he gives them a...
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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...
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“One missing tooth or two adjacent teeth are often by replaced with crown and bridge treatment, but more and more Boynton Beach patients are electing to have implant treatment,” says Dr. Jamie J. ...
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The Answers to Your Wisdom Teeth Questions What are wisdom teeth? These are the third and last set of molars to erupt at the back of the mouth. Technically, they are your “third molars,” but they ...
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