We fill a lot of cavities at Flax Dental in Atlanta. Tooth decay is a serious problem, with somewhere in the area of nine of every ten American adults having at least one cavity in their teeth. It doesn’t have to be that way. We really stress preventative dentistry as the key to good dental…
Most people notice their teeth getting dull as the years go by. Maybe duller teeth is the least of our worries as we age! On the other hand, who doesn’t want a beautiful smile? At Flax Dental in Atlanta, we use cosmetic dentistry to improve smiles every day! There are lots of over the counter…
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. There are lots of nicknames for teeth, and that’s okay; we use them all the time, at Flax Dental in Atlanta. Whatever you call them, take good care of them so they last! Making time in your busy day to brush and floss is a habit that will pay…
Needless to say, the best filling for your teeth is no filling at all: that is, teeth and gums that are clean and healthy, and free from decay. But cavities happen, and when they do, we can fill them with white fillings at Flax Dental in Atlanta. Our patients love white fillings because they blend…
Millions of people have replaced missing teeth with jaw-bone anchored dental implants, like those available at Flax Dental in Atlanta. A dental implant is a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. Once the implant and bone grow together there is a strong base for a natural-looking artificial tooth. Dental implants are usually the perfect…
Every checkup at Flax Dental in Atlanta includes a screening for oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Oral cancer is about as serious as it gets. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will be diagnosed with it this year. Consider this sobering news…
At Flax Dental in Atlanta we can improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry by restoring cracked or discolored teeth, by straightening them, or even by replacing those that are missing. We all want to have the best possible smiles, but cosmetic dentistry is more than just appearance. Straight teeth are easier to care for, and…
Most people know that flossing is an important part of dental health. As we like to remind our patients at Floss Dental in Atlanta GA, the value of flossing has been proven time and time again. In a nutshell, flossing is your chance to remove the food debris that a toothbrush can’t reach. Which Kind…
Silver fillings have been used in dentistry for more than a century to repair cavities in teeth. But they can be unsightly, and at Flax Dental in Atlanta we offer fillings that can match the color of your teeth. One of the reasons that silver fillings have a long history in dentistry is that they…
If you have always wanted to have straighter teeth but are put off by the idea of years of wearing metal braces, short-term orthodontics at Flax Dental in Atlanta is for you. Having a straight and healthy smile can say a lot about a person. It says: You care about your smile You want to…
