If you’re missing one or more of your teeth and are thinking about dental implants, but worried about undergoing such a procedure, Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte can help. We get it. Millions of Americans cope with dental anxiety, even with something as simple as a cleaning and checkup. Some people even skip the dentist entirely,…
Sedation Dentistry
Are You Curious About Sleep Dentistry in Charlotte?

Dental visits can be extremely stressful for a lot of people. For some North Carolina residents, the fear and anxiety associated with a trip to the dentist prevents them from getting the care they need every year. At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman, we provide the best possible sleep dentistry in…
Sedation Dentistry in Charlotte: Sit Back and Relax

Does your heart start pounding at the simple thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you see a dental practice? Many individuals who have improved their smile with cosmetic dentistry or underwent extensive restoration procedures chose to use sedation dentistry in Charlotte. Though the terms ‘sleep dentistry’ and ‘oral conscious sedation’…
Easing Anxiety: Sedation Dentistry in Charlotte NC
Does the mere thought of sitting down in a dentist’s chair fill you with dread? Does it make you avoid the dentist altogether? If so, you’re among the millions of Americans coping with dental anxiety. At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, sedation dentistry may be just what the doctor ordered. At our practice in Charlotte NC,…
Starting Chemo? How Are Your Teeth?

If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not in the forefront of your concerns. However, the team at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman urges you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. Our…
Peace Begins With A (Beautiful) Smile, Charlotte!

Mother Theresa once said, “Peace begins with a smile.” Perhaps that peace should start with the person who is smiling. How do you feel about your smile? Are you at peace with it? Are you proud to flash a wide, happy grin? Let’s talk about your beautiful smile, Charlotte. Bright eyes and bright smiles are…
Afraid Of The Dentist? Sedation Dentistry Can Help

If you live near Charlotte and experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, oral sedation is for you. Conscious sedation dentistry is available in Charlotte. Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, oral conscious sedation, sleep dentistry, or anxiety-free dentistry, it is completely safe and very popular for nervous cosmetic and restorative…
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe For Charlotte Smiles?

When I discuss sedation dentistry with new Dilworth cosmetic dentistry patients, I encounter many misconceptions. The purpose of today’s Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte article is to de-bunk some of the most common myths about dental sedation. Myth #1: With Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious Some nervous Charlotte dental patients are not only afraid of receiving…
Oral Conscious Sedation

Some people experience severe anxiety when undergoing dental treatment. With oral conscious sedation, it is possible to relax during dental procedures instead of being tense and fearful. Oral sedation dentistry, relaxation dentistry, conscious sedation and anxiety-free dentistry are all terms used to describe this type of treatment. In addition to alleviating anxiety, oral conscious sedation…
Sedation Dentistry in Ballantyne

Picture the following scenario: You are stretched out in a chair at your Ballantyne dentist’s office holding a remote as you try to tune into your favorite Montana radio station. An assistant clips a paper bib around your neck. Someone switches on a bright overhead light and you see latex-gloved hands moving toward your open mouth.…