Needless to say, the best filling for your teeth is no filling at all: that is, teeth and gums that are clean and healthy, and free from decay. But cavities happen, and when they do, we can fill them with white fillings at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte. Our patients love white fillings because they blend…
General Dentistry
Sore Tooth? Don’t Wait!
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
A toothache is sending you a simple, clear message: “See the dentist!” At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte we relieve toothache pain every day of the week. The most common cause of a toothache, by far, is decay. Better known as cavities, decay happens when acids produced by bacteria destroy a tooth’s enamel and the dentin…
Why Does Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman Get So Many Patient Referrals?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Why do so many current patients recommend Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte to friends and family? When you ask a friend or neighbor ‘Who is your dentist?’, the answer is usually followed up with an explanation about whether or not they like their dentist and whether they would recommend them. Patients analyze a dental practice on…
We Love Patient Referrals!
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte many of our new patients come to us on the recommendation of a current patient. This is, of course, very flattering. It’s important to any dental practice to get new patients, but when they come to us because a current patient is pleased with our care, it is very satisfying.…
5 Ways To Prevent A Cracked Tooth
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and pricey to repair. This post from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. We have to state the obvious: don’t chew on hard things. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and…
The Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman Guide To Dental X-Rays
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? This post from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte takes a look at dental X-rays. Panoramic These pictures help us see everything in one image: the total upper and lower jaw. These are often taken during a patient’s first visit. They are useful for evaluating jaw injuries and seeing emerging…
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing can be a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte is constantly reminding our patients to brush and floss! Flossing is vital to your dental health. You’ll never…
Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics
At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte we see more cavities in our patients than we would like to. Cavities are far too common in the United States, and there is a tendency to consider them inevitable. Cavities happen when certain types of bacteria produce acids in the mouth. These acids destroy the enamel of a tooth,…
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Gum disease is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, gum disease is preventable. Yet it has become so common in the US that it has been called a health crisis by the American Dental Association. Gum disease can be treated. at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte. Some useful things to know about…
Is Tooth Decay Contagious?
In this post from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte we discuss tooth decay, also known as cavities. Your mouth has a thriving community of bacteria. There are from 200-300 types. But relatively few cause tooth decay. Bacteria that cause cavities are in the mutans streptococcus family. The bacteria mix with sugar. This mixture creates a powerful…
