What makes up a beautiful smile? White teeth? Straight teeth? Teeth with pleasing proportions relative to one another? A stunning smile is more than the sum of its parts. At Flax Dental in Atlanta, we believe a your beautiful smile also contains another element—your unique personality. What is a smile makeover? It is a combination…
Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile. It is quick, reasonably priced, and non-invasive. Though some patients experience short-term sensitivity, most Flax Dental patients experience no tooth whitening pain at all. If you have looked into teeth whitening systems, you probably already know the essentials. The one thing they have…
At Flax Dental in Atlanta, many of our patients with gummy smiles undergo gum contouring to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum contouring evens out the gum lines for those whose gums are uneven, or cover too much of their teeth. A ‘gummy smile’ is a term used to describe a smile…
As you stand over your bathroom sink and meditate on the frayed bristles of a favorite toothbrush, do you wonder if the time has come to replace it? It’s a good question, and Flax Dental, your dentist in Atlanta GA, has an answer. The more we use a toothbrush, the more comfortable it gets, kind…
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…
