At Flax Dental in Atlanta patients sometimes ask how they should go about choosing a toothbrush. Picking this most basic dental health tool can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seem to be just as many choices. The most important consideration for a toothbrush is soft bristles. We recommend them for…
A smile transformation doesn’t just make your smile more attractive. It also builds self-confidence: you will be more comfortable in your professional and personal interactions. Cosmetic dentistry from Flax Dental in Atlanta creates brilliant smile transformations. Even the smallest improvement can make a big difference and boost your self-confidence. We have many techniques we can…
At Flax Dental in Atlanta we are committed to the dental health of each one of our patients. We want everyone who settles into one of our chairs to have a good experience. But just as important, we want our work to result in healthy teeth and gums that last a lifetime. That is our…
At Flax Dental in Atlanta, we remind our patients that good dental health is the result of two things: what we do in our office and what you do at home. We recommend regular cleanings and checkups here at the office: on average, every six months. Your teeth get a thorough cleaning, and we examine you…
There are a lot of dentists out there. That’s just one reason why we work so hard to provide excellent dental care and build patient trust, at Flax Dental in Atlanta. We may provide the dentistry, but it’s not about us, it’s about you. From the dentist to the hygienist to the folks at the…
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often; some go as long as five years between visits! At Flax Dental in Atlanta we recommend a checkup every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit us more frequently. 1. Oral Cancer…
Are you thinking about improving your appearance with a smile makeover? Are you skeptical when you hear promises of a “perfect” or “celebrity” smile? Well, at Flax Dental in Atlanta, so are we. After all, perfect is a pretty tall order. So let’s do a reality check, and review two of the most popular cosmetic…
This post from Flax Dental in Atlanta looks at the risks posed by those ubiquitous sports drinks. Many health-conscious people drink them regularly for hydration during workouts. While it’s true that they help maintain electrolyte levels in the body (and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks), their acidity can erode tooth enamel. And when…
This message from Flax Dental in Atlanta looks at cosmetic dentistry, and what it can do for your smile. How do celebrities keep brilliant white smiles that are always ready for the red carpet or a close-up? Do they avoid coffee? Maybe. Do they avoid tobacco? Some do, but smoking seems to be a pitfall…
Once you brighten your smile with professional teeth whitening at Flax Dental in Atlanta, you’ll want the results to last as long as possible. But you must be careful: the same things that stained your teeth to begin with can stain them again. There are some things you can do retain that newly-whitened smile. Do’s…
