When a tooth is threatened by extreme decay, gum disease, or damage from an injury, we have to make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal at Flax Dental in Atlanta is usually the only way to save the tooth. During…
Hello, I am Doctor Hugh Flax of Flax Dental in Atlanta. Today, we are focusing on diet and oral health. I’m sure you brush and floss regularly and hopefully visit your dental practice for needed cleanings, but did you know that making small but essential changes to your diet can improve your oral health? Most people…
Hi. I’m Doctor Hugh Flax, an experienced dentist here in Atlanta. It is my goal to help my patients have optimum oral health, and today I would like to talk about something else associated with our mouths that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: it’s our sense of taste. A happy…
Hi, I’m Doctor Hugh Flax of Flax Dental, holistic dentist in the Atlanta area. Today’s post focuses on an article that appeared recently on ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received the…
Much of what we do to take good care of our teeth is simply a matter of habit. Begun early enough, most of have a routine of brushing our teeth first thing in the morning and before we go to bed, without even thinking about it – it’s a habit, and a great one for…
Many aspects of your overall health are given to you before you take your first breath. There are various aspects of your general health, physical shape and condition, and potential future concerns that are determined ahead of time. From the amount of hair on your head to the types of medical concerns you may have,…
1. Maintain a sleep schedule Many of us work odd hours or try to multitask by staying up late to finish projects. This negatively impacts your body’s natural rhythm, the result being a failed sleep pattern. The solution is to set a regular time to go to sleep and wake up and, crucially, to maintain the same schedule on…
There’s somewhat of a controversy stirring in the dental world. It has to do with toothpaste and it’s an issue that has divided dentists. Right now, there is still no consensus. What’s the issue at stake? The tiny beads found in many popular toothpastes, most notably Crest. Toothpaste Controversy: Polyethylene Beads Polyethylene plastic beads became…
It’s everywhere. In the news, in Tweets, in feeds, on Facebook, trending everywhere. It’s the #IceBucketChallenge, or the Ice Bucket Challenge. The concept is simple: when an individual is challenged, they have 24 hours either to donate $100 to research for ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a.k.a. Lou Gehrig’s Disease) OR get ice water dumped on…
Stress is awful. Anxiety can be terrible—especially when there is no understandable, external cause for it. Seeking ways to counter these malevolent forces has been a human activity since the beginning of time. The Ancient Greeks recognized moods and were acutely aware of feelings of depression, stress and anxiety. Like modern scientists, they too had…
