Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the Dilworth area, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. Today in the Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman dental blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is vital to cosmetic dentistry in Dilworth. The dental bonding procedure…
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Dental Health in Charlotte: Know The Facts About Piercings
Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around Dilworth. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one in the future. The Dangers of Oral Piercings Since this is a dental blog, you probably expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of…
Bad Breath And Dry Mouth in Charlotte
While poor oral hygiene is the most frequent cause of halitosis, many conditions can contribute to or exacerbate the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or dry mouth in Charlotte. Importance of Saliva in Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and eliminates odorous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present…
Dental Health in Ballantyne: Two Tips for When You’re Too Tired To Brush
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Too tired to touch a toothbrush? We’ve all been there. On our blog today we are offering two fabulously wise ideas for improving dental health in Ballantyne and overcoming exhaustion in favor of brushing and flossing late at night. Idea 1: Drag Tongue Along Teeth After a long thankless day as you are lying there…
Healthy Living Starts With A Beautiful Smile in Charlotte
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and steamed broccoli? Is the sound of your feet rhythmically hitting the ground on your favorite jogging footpath? A cholesterol test indicating that your arteries are doing great? If you pictured a white, healthy smile or…
Dental Health in Ballantyne: How Do You Measure Dental Success?
How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? Perfect dental health in Ballantyne? It could mean all those things and many more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of cavities, learning daily dental…
Can I Objectively Evaluate My Smile?
Categories: Dental Health
It is no secret that a healthy, pleasing, beautiful smile in Charlotte can be your most admired physical attribute. After all, the first thing people notice is your smile. How do you know if your smile is detracting from your appearance? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so if you look at your…
Oral Health in Charlotte: Filtered Water
A simple way for residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple by making water their go-to beverage. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health in Charlotte if…
New Protein For Dental Implants in Charlotte
Unlike a dental bridge, a tooth implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. The bone meshes with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to the post. Hundreds of patients have received dental implants in Charlotte to replace missing teeth with jaw-bone…
It’s Treatable: Gum Disease in Charlotte NC
Gum disease is not nearly as common as it once was. Still, one of every ten American adults is likely to get some form of gum disease by the time they’re sixty-four years old. At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, we provide treatment for gum disease. First things first. Gum disease is a leading cause of…
