The most common times people brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, shift work or exhaustion. At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman, we’ve seen this many…
Dental Health
Avoid Sports Injuries: Protect Those Teeth!
Categories: Dental Health
It is estimated that over 5 million teeth are knocked out yearly and a significant portion of these dental traumas occur on the playing field or court. Each dislodged tooth requires several trips to the dentist and hundreds of dollars in restoration expenses. Not to mention pain! At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte we want to…
Think You Know How To Brush? Think Again.
Categories: Dental Health
Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Chris Bowman wants you to keep your beautiful smile. Even though you’ve been brushing since you were five; are you doing it right? Actually, many individuals are making tooth brushing mistakes. You may need to tweak your routine to better support your oral health and guard your smile from…
Making Life Sweet?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte we want to remind you what sugar can do to your teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of the teeth.…
Patient Education Is A Priority At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, we enjoy providing guidance on oral health. We know that good dental health depends on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. When patients are in need of a dental procedure such as a filling or a crown, we take…
Look As Young As You Feel By Replacing Missing Teeth
A wise person once said that everyone wants a long life, but no one wants to get old. But there are rewards to growing older, not the least of which is more free time for family, hobbies, or travel. Gaps In Your Smile? But there can be a down side. Physical conditions can lower the…
Beautiful Teeth Without Breaking The Bank
At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte we are all about providing top-notch general and aesthetic dentistry in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Our cosmetic dentistry smile makeover patients also believe that life-changing cosmetic dentistry is a worthwhile investment. We hope that you will find out for yourself one day soon. Although for many, the value of a healthy,…
All About Dental Crowns At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans, a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy, experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D. they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth…
Happy Teeth Don’t Just Happen
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Keeping your teeth clean is a vital factor in maintaining a beautiful smile and good dental health. One of the merits of visiting us at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte twice a year is receiving a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your brushing habits. Your Partner in Dental Health Our dental hygienist can clean…
Looking for a Child-Friendly Family Dentist in Charlotte?
When should you take your child in for their first dental appointment? It’s a question that many parents in Charlotte often debate. The answer may be a little earlier than you think. The American Dental Association recommends that a child sees a dentist around twelve months of age. This happens to be about the time when…
