Have you ever noticed someone who never seems to flash a genuine smile? Even in family pictures, they stay tight-lipped. Even if they’re laughing at the funniest joke ever, they cover their mouths. Maybe this person is you and maybe you need a smile makeover from Flax Dental in Atlanta. There are many reasons why…
Maintaining healthy teeth is important for our everyone. At Flax Dental in Atlanta, we are enthusiastic about helping you care for your teeth and keep them healthy. Everyone should know that maintaining healthy teeth requires daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to our dental practice is also necessary for preventing cavities and maintaining proper dental…
Your face is always on display for others to see. You can’t hide it behind long sleeves, baggy jeans, or a hat. Many lucky Atlanta residents who have received smile makeovers at Flax Dental believe their dazzling new smile brightens their whole face. A beautiful smile is essential to a polished appearance. Sandy Springs cosmetic…
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. And that, the team at Flax Dental in Atlanta cautions, could be an early step on the road to gum disease. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can…
At Flax Dental in Atlanta we see more and more patients with stress-related dental issues. You may not think about it, but stress can really do a number on your dental health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can all be exacerbated by stress. People who have difficulty managing stress…
Dental implants from Flax Dental in Atlanta are the prime tooth replacement available to people who are missing teeth. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) post implanted into the bone to replace the missing root. The crown and supporting structure are securely and permanently attached to the post. Titanium is amazingly durable and…
At Flax Dental in Atlanta, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for seeing us…
One of the most common requests we get from our patients at Flax Dental in Atlanta is for whiter teeth. Some Atlanta patients might be interested in bleaching their teeth at home. There are many over-the-counter teeth whitening products available. Some of them can be moderately effective, but none can match the whitening power of…
Hello! This post is for people with stained teeth. Do you think yours are too stained for teeth whitening to have any effect? Think again! At Flax Dental in Atlanta, we are whitening smiles for patients with both intrinsic and extrinsic stains. Extrinsic stains are caused by dark colored foods and drinks, smoking, and normal…
Dental patients are better informed than ever before, and it’s not surprising that much of their knowledge comes from online sources. Proactive self-education can be beneficial for you and your family, especially if it assists in living a healthy lifestyle. But at Flax Dental we caution our friends and neighbors not to rely on online…
