Some people who lose a molar wonder whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile, and there are other teeth to take over the chewing. Why not leave it be, and save some money? At Flax Dental in Atlanta, we advise patients to replace missing molars with a dental implant. There…
What is sleep apnea? It’s a potentially health-threatening condition in which your breathing periodically stops as you sleep. We can provide treatment at Flax Dental in Atlanta. Wondering if your health issues are a result of sleep apnea? Read through these common symptoms. They may help you determine if you need to go see your…
When you see pics of your favorite stars, do you ever wonder how they project such perfection? Can ordinary Atlanta folks ever achieve anything approaching celebrity-caliber attractiveness? With the help of cosmetic dentistry from Flax Dental, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” There many effective cosmetic dentistry procedures available that can produce dramatic results. Complete smile…
Teeth whitening has become one of the most popular dental procedures at Flax Dental in Atlanta. It seems that everyone is whitening their teeth to help their smiles look younger and brighter. Many people are turning to over-the-counter solutions to lighten their teeth, but there can be disadvantages to this approach. Here is some basic…
Hello, and welcome to our Flax Dental blog. Today we are taking the time to answer a question that many dental patients have: “What are porcelain veneers, and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?” Porcelain veneers are thin shells made from durable, translucent porcelain or composite resin. They are custom-made for each patient and…
THERE ARE SO MANY things that can make us smile, from seeing an old friend to watching a good movie to randomly remembering a great joke we heard years ago. Well, we’re about to give you another reason to smile: it’s good for your health! That’s right, smiling has actual health benefits, so prepare to…
Today’s post focuses on missing teeth and bone health, and what we can do about it dental implants in Atlanta. Our teeth have many vital functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around…
WE ALL KNOW WHAT it’s like to have a cold, with a nose so stuffy that you can’t breathe through it. At times like that, we breathe through our mouths instead, and that’s pretty much how it should work. Mouth-breathing is an emergency backup, not the default. There are many negative effects of mouth-breathing full-time,…
In this post from Flax Dental in Atlanta, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools…
WE ALL USE TOOTHBRUSHES to take care of our teeth, but what are we doing to take care of our toothbrushes? It’s critical that our toothbrushes remain in good condition so they can do their jobs of keeping our teeth healthy, which is why we’re dedicating a blog post to giving our patients tips on…
