As the saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat. Likewise, there is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are lucky enough to have a set of perfectly healthy teeth, you may never need any of these procedures. For the rest of us, cosmetic dentistry in Atlanta…
No one likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your teeth. Hugh Flax DDS at Flax Dental in Atlanta has the cosmetic dentistry solutions for your smile problems. Crooked or chipped teeth? They aren’t nearly the issue they once were. Porcelain veneers are a reasonably-priced and non-invasive way to…
Flax Dental patients use the word “cavity” often when discussing oral health practices. Along with teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry procedures, cavities are a hot topic. At Flax Dental we think it’s great that people in the Atlanta area are so conscious of their teeth, and we feel that having a better understanding of…
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…
A mouth full of unattractive teeth can really distract from a beautiful person’s appearance. Having a red-carpet-worthy smile can bring you increased satisfaction and confidence in your social interactions with your distinguished A-list friends. This smile, however, doesn’t have to have a celebrity price tag. Five-star yet affordable cosmetic dentistry and VIP treatment has been…
It’s not extremely pleasant. You have to put on the heavy apron, hold an awkward piece of film in your mouth and sit really, really still while your dentist’s assistant takes x-rays. Is it really needed? Absolutely! No question about it. Your dentist can’t see everything that is going on with your teeth, bone, and…
With porcelain veneers, you can revamp your smile without significant restorative dental work. Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such an excellent match for natural tooth enamel. Porcelain is translucent and…
When you meet someone in Atlanta who is missing a front tooth, what does that say to you? Do you wonder if they were in an accident? Do you automatically start making assumptions about their income, level of education and overall physical health? Though it is extremely unfair, we are often judged (and misjudged) by…
Many of Dr. Hugh Flax’s patients walk in for cosmetic dentistry, or for routine checkups and cleanings. Most really want to know if they are brushing properly. Having patients come for treatment and leave with questions answered–from which toothpaste to buy to proper tools and techniques–is our business. At Flax Dental we are all about…
