Imagine you are starting a new job in Charlotte and are going to talk to your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange…
Dental Health
Charlotte: 7 Surprising Causes Of Bad Breath
Categories: Dental Health
Charlotte men and women who have chronic bad breath understand the embarrassment and frustration associated with this condition. There are several possible causes, some that are often overlooked by our Charlotte patients. Poor oral hygiene Digestive problems Systemic infection Bacteria on dentures Gum disease Food particles on tonsils Dry mouth At Christopher A. Bowman, DDS,…
Stay out of the Charlotte Dental Danger Zone
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You would never consider running a red light on a busy Charlotte street or crossing over a lane of orange construction cones on the freeway, but you might be doing some everyday things that are a real danger to your oral health. I’m Dr. Chris Bowman, serving the Charlotte, Myers Park, and Ballantyne area, and I want to…
Don’t Chew On Your Dentist, Charlotte!
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Bite down hard, but not on Dr. Bowman’s hand! Do you find that biting down hard is painful or awkward? There are ways to find the source of the trouble and there are ways to make it right. Let Christopher A. Bowman, DDS, PA of Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte help you with that everyday chewing…
Dilworth Dentists Know When A Problem Can Become Serious
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Today in the Charlotte family dentist blog we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be cause by cold sores, gum disease,…
Dilworth Dental Patients, Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!
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The common household toothbrush. Every Charlotte home has at least one, and hopefully all Charlotte residents are brushing their teeth after each meal. While cosmetic dentistry and complete smile makeovers seem to be all the rage these days, daily brushing is still the most important thing you can do for your oral health. It has…
Does Your Dilworth Dentist Conjure Up Cavities?
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Cavities can be filled, but it’s better to prevent cavities in the first place. If your dentist seems to conjure up cavities at every visit, then it’s up to you to break the cycle. But we are here to help you. Let’s work together. How can you lift the cavity curse? Schedule a preventative dental…
10 Terrific Tooth Tips From Christopher A. Bowman, DDS, PA
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1. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to your pediatrician about fluoride supplements. Fluoride strengthens both the teeth you can see and the ones still forming in the jaw. 2. Set a timer when you brush to make sure you spend at least…
Beware Of Hidden Sugar
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We advise our Charlotte dental patients at Advanced Dentistry to watch their sugar intake to prevent cavities and other health problems. If you are trying to unsweeten your diet, you are probably skipping the usual suspects: candy, soda, and baked treats. But not all sugar is as obvious as the frosting on a piece of chocolate cake…
Look For The Seal In Dilworth
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When you go to a Myers Park, Cotswold, or South Park drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or other oral care product, make sure that it carries the seal of the American Dental Association. The seal is there to help you make the best choices you can for the products you need…
