Few dental advancements are more appreciated than modern braces. Teeth straightening hardware of the past had many drawbacks. It generally involved a whole orthodontic toolkit—full metal bands, headgear, elastics, spacers, and wires poking every which way. If you played an instrument that required the use of your mouth, well, it wasn’t easy. At Advanced Dentistry…
Adult orthodontics
Seeking A Relationship In Charlotte?

The relationship you have with any health care professional is more important than you might think. This is as true for a dentist as any other provider. That’s just one reason why, at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, we work hard to make our office a friendly, welcoming, and thoroughly professional place. When it comes to…
Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headache?

Do you suffer from severe headaches? Have you tried meds, diet adjustments, and chiropractic treatment, to no avail? Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte might have the answer. Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, food allergies, spine alignment, or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose! Bite misalignment – or malocclusion – is a…
Suspect A Bite Problem?

At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, we know that a common dental problem tends to go undiagnosed for years. This is because people chalk it up to genetics and don’t even realize it’s a problem. The problem we’re talking about is, of course, malocclusion. Literally meaning “bad bite,” it is a term coined by Edward Angle,…
Orthodontic Options

Orthodontics is focused on aligning the upper and lower teeth into an ideal bite. There are various orthodontic options on the market. At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, we offer Invisalign® clear braces, one of our most popular cosmetic dentistry options. Clear braces bring your teeth into proper alignment but make orthodontic treatment less conspicuous. The…
Crooked Teeth And Cavities

We all would like a beautiful smile with straight white teeth. For one thing, they’re more attractive that way. But did you know that straight teeth tend to be healthier? At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, healthy teeth and gums are our goal for every patients. Even if you brush and floss your teeth twice a…
A Teenage Smile Without The Metal

Many adults want to straighten their teeth, but having a noticeable mouthful of teenager-style metal braces is not exactly what they had in mind. With adult orthodontics from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, you can have it both ways! We offer two options: clear braces from Invisalign, and Six Month Smiles clear braces. Technically, Invisalign clear…
The Benefits of Laser Dentistry

At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman, our patients are treated like family. I am Dr. Bowman and my relationship with my patients is my top priority. You know what puts a smile on my face? When I use advanced cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling smile transformation for one of my…
Can You Straighten Your Teeth Without Braces?

Many men and women could improve their smile with braces, yet only a few of them are currently undergoing treatment. A common reason people don’t have orthodontic treatment is because they don’t want to have a mouthful of metal. At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, we can help you with your crooked teeth. Metal braces aren’t…
Dental Anxiety in Charlotte: Don’t Be Afraid of the Dentist

If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment because of dental anxiety in Charlotte, you may want to consider oral conscious sedation. First off, oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman, we have been providing sedation since 1996. We offer different levels of…