How Long Should You Brush?

Categories: Oral Health
Watkinsville Cosmetic Dentistry

Did you remember that brushing and flossing fights bad breath and removes stains? If you have persistent stains that brushing can’t remove, get your teeth bleached at Glenn Alex DMD for a dazzling, stain-free smile. The American Dental Association recommends two minutes as a minimum time for brushing. Most men and women think they brush that […]

Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk

Categories: Oral Health
Athens best family dentist

Hi, I’m Dr. Glenn Alex of Glenn Alex DMD. Today’s post focuses on an interesting article that appeared recently on Science Daily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received the more intense dental […]

How To Avoid A Cracked Tooth In Watkinsville

Categories: Oral Health
Athens cosmetic dental and adult braces

Ouch! No Athens dental patient wants the pain and inconvenience of a cracked tooth, so today in the Glenn Alex DMD dental blog we are going to focus on how to avoid this preventable problem. The first thing to remember is that avoiding a cracked tooth is not rocket science; you should steer clear of […]

How Can You Improve Your Smile Quickly?

Categories: Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain Veneers

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 […]