Your smile is important to you, and it’s important to us too, at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, since it’s our job to help keep it clean and healthy. We encourage all our patients, from newcomers to those who have been with us for years, to bring questions about their smiles to each and every checkup. […]
Oral Health
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 […]
Help For Toothaches
Toothache pain is brutal. It can be a major distraction during the day, and keep you up at night. A toothache is telling you that something is wrong. If you get one, call us at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte right away. Anyone who has had a really bad toothache knows that it’s right up there […]
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
No matter your age, the team at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte encourages you to have regular cleanings and checkups. Along with daily brushing and flossing, it’s the best way to stay on top of your dental health. Knowledge is Power Sometimes people put off their next checkup because they don’t think they’re all that important. […]
Have You Thanked Your Dental Assistant Lately?
The office of Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte would be a very different place if it weren’t for the dental assistants who work here. In this blog post we would like to recognize the importance of these specialists, who are too often overlooked. Dental assistants not only make your dental appointment more pleasant, they make it […]
Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers
Your smile is one of your best assets. Are you doing everything possible to protect it? There is a definite link between your dental health and overall health, and at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte we want all our patients to do everything possible to maintain their smiles! Here are five things that can wreck your […]
How Dental Assistants Ensure Quality Dental Care
This post from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte focuses on the role of the dental assistant. You may think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is working on me,” or “The one who attaches the bib around my neck,” and you are correct. However, their knowledge of patient […]
Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Good dental health and a great smile depend on more than simply brushing regularly. In this post from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, we present a quick refresher on important lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it helps to get a reminder once in a while. […]
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 […]
