This message from Flax Dental in Atlanta looks at cosmetic dentistry, and what it can do for your smile. How do celebrities keep brilliant white smiles that are always ready for the red carpet or a close-up? Do they avoid coffee? Maybe. Do they avoid tobacco? Some do, but smoking seems to be a pitfall…
Once you brighten your smile with professional teeth whitening at Flax Dental in Atlanta, you’ll want the results to last as long as possible. But you must be careful: the same things that stained your teeth to begin with can stain them again. There are some things you can do retain that newly-whitened smile. Do’s…
In this post from Flax Dental in Atlanta we focus on behaviors that influence dental health. Of course, regular brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods.…
This article is about some of the most frequent conditions that should be discussed with us, at Flax Dental in Atlanta. There is a solution for each one of these issues. Tooth Decay. This is easily the most common dental problem. Tooth decay, or cavities, occur when plaque combines with the sugars and/or starches in…
In this post from Flax Dental in Atlanta we are going to talk about root canals, tooth extraction, and dental implants. When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, we make a judgment call: whether to try saving the tooth with root canal therapy, or extracting it. Sometimes patients think an extraction is the best…
Dry mouth is a condition in which your salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva, leaving you with a persistent dry feeling in your mouth. If you experience this, be sure to tell us at Flax Dental in Atlanta. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, which is pronounced zero-STOE-me-uh. It’s a known side effect…
Did you know that enamel is the hardest substance in the body? It’s true! Found on the outer surface of your teeth, enamel is meant to last a lifetime, and with the help of regular checkups at Flax Dental in Atlanta, it can. Enamel may be super strong, but you still have to do your…
One of the essential habits of good dental health is daily brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpastes available. At Flax Dental in Atlanta we recommend you use one with the ADA seal. That seal ensures that the toothpaste has been tested, claims are being met, and the ingredients are…
Aging is an inescapable fact of life. While some of the challenges that come with it cannot be avoided, others can. At Flax Dental in Atlanta, we help patients of all ages with their dental health issues. Dental problems that are common with aging include missing teeth, gum recession, tooth damage, and yellowed enamel. In…
Remember when being a five-year-old with a missing tooth charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered adorable and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. At Flax Dental in Atlanta we can restore missing teeth with lifelike dental implants. A single-tooth dental implant consists of three parts: the implant itself, a connecting piece called…
