“Conversations about bad breath can be sensitive for patients, but there are underlying oral health conditions I can discover or eliminate, such as gum infection or bacterial deposits in the papilla...
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Dry mouth (Xerostomia) annoys many people and is characterized by a feeling of dryness or stickiness in the mouth. “The problem can lead to a higher risk of dental caries, yeast infection, periodont...
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I just read an article in one of the dental trade journals – Dentistry Today. The author is Dr. Maggie Augustyn who practices general dentistry in Elmhurst, IL and the title of the article is Living...
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“From time to time, my Boynton Beach dental patients ask me about small sores in their mouths,” says Jamie J. Alexander, DDS. “Most commonly they are small, shallow ulcers (lesions) in the mucou...
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Many conditions can cause discomfort in the jaw, head, and neck. In our Boynton Beach, Florida dental practice, Dr. Jamie J. Alexander has the expertise to accurately diagnose and treat Temporomandibu...
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As we age, our teeth can undergo a lot of wear and tear. Tiny fractures creep into tooth enamel that can expand, weakening the tooth structure. When this occurs portions of a tooth can easily and with...
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I just read an article in one of the dental trade journals – Dentistry Today. The author is Dr. Maggie Augustyn who practices general dentistry in Elmhurst, IL and the title of the article is ‘...
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Jamie J. Alexander of Boynton Beach, Florida has been working to put your health and safety first by taking extra steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our d...
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Dr. Jamie Alexander in Boynton Beach, Florida hopes you’ll be aware of the first symptoms of oral cancer so you can call us between dental visits for an immediate examination. If you observe any of ...
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For a custom mouth guard for athletics in the Boynton Beach area of Florida, you can call Boynton Beach dentist, Jamie J. Alexander, DDS. What’s a Custom Mouth Guard? Custom mouth guards are fab...
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Are you wondering, “should I go to the dentist”? In February 2021, the ADA News reported on a survey conducted by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute during the week of...
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Recent news about research done by the University of Washington reminds us that bleeding gums may be the result of low vitamin C, and not always a sign that you just need greater attention to oral hyg...
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January and February are a busy time of year for dental offices, but we did not want the month to pass without wishing you a Happy New Year. At Jamie J. Alexander, D.D.S., we are grateful for being ab...
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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 you had teeth crowned with conventional porcelain on metal (PFM) restorations, you may notice some gray showing through and a dark line at the base of the crowns where metal is showing. “All-cera...
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Gum tissue measurements are an essential diagnostic procedure for determining if you have inflammation in the gum tissue surrounding teeth, for determining the extent of the disease, and whether the s...
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Our adult patients are reporting sustained stress over months of working from home while monitoring and helping their children do online school while worrying about exposure to COVID-19, and chronic l...
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Dear Patients, Lately, I’ve been losing sleep over our patients who have delayed their six-month check-up. I worry because, when patients do come in late, after months away from the dentist, they ar...
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By Jamie J. Alexander, DDS, Your Boynton Beach Dentist In September, USA TODAY ran a story on the status of oral health during the pandemic. By interviewing dentists, including one of my Pankey Instit...
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One of the things we are hearing in our Boynton Beach, FL dental practice is that our patients are coping with increased stress and fatigue. Sleep quality is a factor. If you are sleeping less soundly...
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“During coronavirus, some of our families had to delay visits to the dentist, and now we are seeing more dental decay,” says Dr. Jamie J. Alexander of Boynton Beach, Florida. “Regular checkups a...
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Are you experiencing periods of dry mouth? Have you or others noticed a change in your breath odor? These might be outward signs that the current COVID19 outbreak is raising your stress levels. Anxiet...
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We are all about health at Dr. Jamie J. Alexander’s dental practice in Boynton Beach, Florida. We know that COVID-19 has made everyone scrutinize the ways they may be exposed to the microscopic viru...
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Mood elevation boosts the immune system. Many studies have shown that experiencing negative moods several times per day for extended periods of time raises the levels of inflammation biomarkers in blo...
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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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