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 […]
Don’t Be Alarmed! Swelling Is a Natural Part of the Healing Process The soft tissues of your mouth can become injured in a number of ways, which include: via an accidental cut, a burn, a viral sore, bacterial irritation of gum tissue (gingivitis), bacterial infection below the gum line (periodontitis), the natural loss or extraction […]
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 […]
What is the difference between TMJ and TMD/TMJD? TMJ is the abbreviation for the temporomandibular joint that allows your lower jaw to open and close, and move smoothly from side to side. Muscles attached to and surrounding this jaw joint enable it to move when you drink, bite, chew, grind your teeth, speak, laugh, sing […]
In 1998, the ADA’s Council on Scientific Affairs published its first major review of the scientific literature on dental amalgam, concluding that amalgam continues to be a safe and effective restorative material. The Council’s report also stated, “There currently appears to be no justification for discontinuing the use of dental amalgam.” A 2003 paper published in the New […]
Do I need to brush my dental implants? As part of our ongoing series at the practice of Dr. Jamie J. Alexander, DDS, PA in Boynton Beach, “Common Concerns” Even though dental implants and the prosthetic restorations attached to them cannot develop cavities, you still need to brush and floss them. Bacteria feed on the carbohydrates left […]
Are you a Boynton Beach snowbird in need of a seasonal or emergency dentist? Jamie Alexander, D.D.S., welcomes patients who are visiting Florida or seasonally live in the Boynton Beach area. “We are accustomed to communicating with our patients’ regular dentists elsewhere in the country,” says Dr. Alexander. “We are diligent to to not duplicate x-rays or […]
Patients with pain coming from behind the the back of one or more of their molars wonder if their wisdom teeth have become a problem. In Boynton Beach, FL, Dr. Jamie J. Alexander is ready to help you learn why you are in pain and the best way forward to comfort. Between ages 17 and […]