We at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte consider many factors when designing a smile for any smile makeover patient. One of the smile design elements involved is the facial midline. The facial midline can be determined by drawing an imaginary line from the center of the eyebrows to the center of the two peaks in the…
Cosmetic Dentistry
How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Tooth Color

Most people want to have white teeth and a great smile. But the majority of people have discolored or just plain yellow teeth, especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, we can fix that. Did you know that tooth enamel is like skin? It has pores that can…
Is Your Smile Holding You Back?

In this post from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, we begin with something we’d classify as Murphy’s Law: one of those things that’s bound to happen. You leave the house on a pressing errand, looking completely disheveled. Inevitably, you bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your ill-fitting sweatpants and stained T-shirt? Attractive…
A Smile That Is Impossible To Ignore

Is it possible to stop, or at least slow down, the aging process? Goodness knows, we try! From face lifts to Botox to hair implants, to simply staying in shape – we’re constantly trying to maintain that youthful appearance. Another great option – and one that is way less of a hassle than the previously…
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,…
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?

Porcelain veneers do not make your teeth look larger – unless you want them to. A veneer can correct many flaws and is a minimally invasive restoration. Porcelain veneers are among the cosmetic dentistry procedures available at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte. Veneers are an easy way to cover chips or cracks in your teeth, or…
Remake Your Smile With Bonding And Shaping

When you think about getting into shape, your teeth are probably not the first body parts that come to mind. But at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, we can provide a smile redesign with bonding and enamel shaping, and you won’t even have to join a gym! Bonding is a great way to improve the appearance…
Do Gaps Between Teeth Require Braces?

At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, we want all our patients to have white, shining smiles. In order to facilitate this, we offer cosmetic dentistry options like teeth whitening, which can brighten your smile by several shades. But what about crooked teeth? What do you do if, as you grew up, your teeth started shifting into…
Not Happy With Your Gums? Ask About Gum Rejuvenation

Pinhole gum rejuvenation from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte is one of the most advanced, most effective solutions to gum recession and other gum disease-related issues. For the first time in history, patients now have another choice beside gum grafting, which includes a slow healing process and a lot of discomfort! If you feel that your…
What’s New In Dentistry?

The world of dentistry continues to advance at a rapid pace. If you have visited your dentist lately, you have probably noticed some things that make your visit more comfortable. Offices are now equipped so you can watch TV or listen to music while receiving treatment. At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, we combine this kind…