Are electric toothbrushes any better at cleaning your teeth than manual toothbrushes? It depends on who you ask, because both have their advocates. In this article from Flax Dental in Atlanta, we aren’t going to recommend one over the other. We’re just going to take a look at the world of the electric toothbrush. Electric…
Flax Dental in Atlanta would be a very different place if it weren’t for the skilled dental assistants who work here. In this post, we would like to highlight the importance of these specialists who are often not given the credit they deserve. Dental assistants not only make your dental appointment more pleasant, they make it…
Dentists are always reminding their patients to brush and floss their teeth. It’s the best way to ensure healthy teeth and gums. But at Flax Dental in Atlanta we know that in spite of everyone’s best efforts, some of our patients are going to lose a tooth. When that happens, we recommend dental implants as…
Maintaining healthy teeth is important for our everyone. At Flax Dental in Atlanta, we are enthusiastic about helping you care for your teeth and keep them healthy. Everyone should know that maintaining healthy teeth requires daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to our dental practice is also necessary for preventing cavities and maintaining proper dental…
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. And that, the team at Flax Dental in Atlanta cautions, could be an early step on the road to gum disease. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can…
At Flax Dental in Atlanta we see more and more patients with stress-related dental issues. You may not think about it, but stress can really do a number on your dental health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can all be exacerbated by stress. People who have difficulty managing stress…
Dental implants from Flax Dental in Atlanta are the prime tooth replacement available to people who are missing teeth. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) post implanted into the bone to replace the missing root. The crown and supporting structure are securely and permanently attached to the post. Titanium is amazingly durable and…
At Flax Dental in Atlanta, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for seeing us…
Dental patients are better informed than ever before, and it’s not surprising that much of their knowledge comes from online sources. Proactive self-education can be beneficial for you and your family, especially if it assists in living a healthy lifestyle. But at Flax Dental we caution our friends and neighbors not to rely on online…
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. The Flax Dental team offers six ways to add essential dental care to each day in 60 seconds or less. Find a better place for your…
