Same day crowns… that seems convenient If you are deciding which dentist to go to in Boynton Beach, FL, you may be considering one that does same day crowns. “Same day” or “one-visit crowns” are crowns milled in the dental office while you wait, after the tooth has been prepped and a digital impression made. […]
“Last month, I blogged about the causes of gum disease,” says Dr. Jamie J. Alexander of Boynton Beach, FL. “This month, I would like to talk honestly with patients about a treatment they dislike. This treatment is Scaling and Root Planing (SRP). Patients tell me they fear this treatment because they fear the discomfort, time […]
Cracks in tooth enamel are often vertical and so fine that patients do not notice them. You may have a hairline fracture that is not visible to the naked eye. It may not even show up on an x-ray. Unless there is associated pain, you may never become aware of it. Other cracks are visible. […]
I believe that comprehensive treatment planning is essential for every patient. And, when it comes to extensive dentistry, comprehensive treatment planning becomes even more important. What is extensive dentistry? In general, it’s a series of procedures to eliminate active disease in the mouth, such as caries and periodontal inflammation; restore or replace teeth that are […]
Until the advent of porcelain veneers, patients with significantly acid-eroded anterior teeth were faced with the decision to have their incisors and bicuspids crowned. Today, it is commonplace to use porcelain veneers whenever possible. Bonding porcelain veneers onto the faces of teeth is a more conservative treatment because more of the natural tooth structure is […]
You may have heard your dental hygienist refer to your teeth cleaning appointment as a “Prophy” because it is a prophylactic treatment to remove plaque buildup and the bacteria that create an acidic environment that erodes enamel and inflames gum tissue. Even in healthy mouths, this clinical cleaning is needed at least every six months to keep […]
Having a local dentist whom you trust will make it easier for you to maintain a regular schedule of twice-yearly checkups. If you live in the Boynttwice-yearly area, Jamie J. Alexander, D.D.S. is a local dentist near you. In addition to being nearby, he knows that “Trust Is a Must!” The entire care team spends […]
If you are looking for a smile makeover in Boynton Beach, FL, Dr. Jamie Alexander will carefully examine your mouth, make photographic images of your face and smile, and present you with an optimal treatment plan to most successfully meet your oral health and smile appearance goals. Meticulous planning and treatment will result in long-lasting […]
Florida ranked 44th in a recently published statistical study of dental wellness in the United States. Published by t, researchers compared 25 key indicators of dental wellness in the 50 states and District of Columbia. The dataset included adolescents and adults. One of the states with the lowest percentage of adolescents seeing the dentist in […]
Love in the air? Love for your family and friends, always at the center of your life? Then don’t neglect your oral health, and don’t shy aware from health conversations with others. It’s not just about kissing. A healthy mouth supports a healthy, energetic body and makes it possible to live a longer life. A […]
Diagnosis of the cause of a patient’s dental pain and then treatment for that condition is the way in which dentists eliminate dental pain. Prior to diagnosis, during diagnosis, and post-treatment, there are situations where a patient is suffering, and I do have pain control advice. With opioid addiction on everyone’s minds, I thought I […]
My hygienist and I don’t enjoy belaboring the issue of flossing. We’d like to help you discover the way you can and will best clean between your teeth and inspire you to be consistent. We have seen, over and over again, that the great majority of patients who regularly clean between their teeth have limited […]