Are you up on the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures offered at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte? Take our quiz and find out! 1. This popular treatment uses a dental composite that resembles enamel. This composite is applied to the surface of the teeth, sculpted, and then hardened and polished. A. Veneers B. Flossing C. Defanging D.…
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Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to use a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A floss pick holds…
What is a Beautiful Smile Worth?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile makeover
What is a beautiful smile worth? People who have had a smile makeover at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte say it’s worth every penny. Your smile is a part of you that you share with your family, friends, and colleagues every day. An attractive smile creates confidence. If you are uncomfortable with your smile, you waste…
Dental Crowns Solve Dental Dilemmas
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking tooth restoration that covers the top of a damaged tooth. At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte we use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A broken tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has lost a considerable…
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day. But thanks to modern anesthesia, like what we use at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, it’s more an inconvenience than anything else. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes something that is usually simple, like…
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Everyone wants nice, pearly white teeth. It makes sense, then, to brush our teeth more often to get them – right? Well, no. As we explain in this post from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, brushing too aggressively can result in receding gums. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, or…
Pregnancy And Oral Health
Pregnancy is a happy time for most women. But even as you anticipate bringing new life into the world, it’s important to be aware that pregnancy can bring certain dental health risks. We can help you with them at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte. Before you press the alarm button, let us clarify: being pregnant does…
How Does Your Overall Health Affect Your Smile?
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte for regular checkups. Did you know your dental…
Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte we remind our patients that good dental health is the result of two things: what we do in our office and what you do at home. We recommend regular cleanings and checkups here at the office: on average, every six months. Your teeth get a thorough cleaning, and we examine you…
What’s On Your Dental Wish List?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile makeover
Are you happy with the appearance of your smile? If you aren’t, then cosmetic dentistry from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte may be for you. Cosmetic dentistry is a type of dental care that is all about improving the appearance of your mouth, teeth, and smile. It includes a range of procedures. Some of the most…
