There are several options for people who have lost one or more of their teeth. One of them is to do nothing, but at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, we strongly recommend looking into dental implants. If you don’t do anything about a missing tooth, then there are consequences that might otherwise be avoidable. Within a…
Restorative dentistry
Are Dental Implants Experimental?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry
Dental implants are tooth replacement marvels that have been placed in millions of people. They look and function just like the real thing, and are available at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte. Technically, dental implants are not replacement teeth. The actual implant is a titanium post that is inserted into your jaw. In a few months’…
Feel Like Royalty at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte
Categories: Restorative dentistry
When we crown one of our patients at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The need for a dental crown is usually apparent. Crowns – sometimes called caps – restore a decayed or damaged tooth to its original size, shape, and functionality. Crowns are sometimes extended down to…
Chipped Tooth? No Need To Panic
Your teeth are among the strongest parts of your body, but they are not indestructible. Far from it! A fall, a collision, or any number of other accidents can result in a chipped or broken tooth. If it happens to you or a loved one, contact us at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte for restorative treatment…
Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile
If you have lost one or more of your natural teeth, dental implants from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte may be just what you’ve been hoping for. Why is that? Dental implants support replacement teeth that look and function like the real thing. Not only that, they help to preserve your jaw bone, which can deteriorate…
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry
In this post from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, we consider jaw bone health. To remain strong the jaw bone needs to be consistently stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday mouth function, it…
Tooth Replacement For The 21st Century
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry
Not everything was better back in the good old days. Take old-style dentures, for instance. They’ve improved many lives, but there is a better option from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte: implant-supported dentures. There are two types of implant anchored dentures: removable and permanent. No adhesive is required for either system. With the permanent type, screw…
Dental Crowns Solve Dental Dilemmas
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking tooth restoration that covers the top of a damaged tooth. At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte we use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A broken tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has lost a considerable…
3-Tooth Solution For A 1-Tooth Problem?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry
If you have a missing tooth and want to restore that gap in your smile, it is essential to examine the differences between a dental bridge and a permanent dental implant, two of the restorative dentistry procedures available at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte. Dental bridges have replaced teeth for generations. However, they have some drawbacks:…
Innovative Implants For Confident Smiles
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry
Many people have experienced an improvement in self-confidence after dental implant treatment at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte. How Do Missing Teeth Affect Your Life? Missing teeth can impair your ability to speak and eat. Extensive tooth loss can make it difficult to eat a healthy diet. Dental implants can relieve pain, correct bite troubles, and…
