Diet is important to a person’s overall health at every stage of life. It impacts physical, mental, and dental health. At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte we encourage all our patients to maintain a well-balanced diet. Let’s discuss the benefits of healthy foods for kids, in terms of dental health: Healthy, non-sugary foods can help strengthen…
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Protect Your Enamel, Protect Your Teeth
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
This message from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte is about tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body, and well-suited to protect your teeth. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you will avoid many dental ailments. Your risk of getting cavities goes way down. Your teeth will be less likely to chip…
Teeth Whitening: Do It Right
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
It’s not exactly a news flash to say that we’d all like to have a beautiful smile, and the whitest teeth possible. At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, teeth whitening is one of the procedures we are asked about the most often. The reality, of course, is that the color of teeth can vary greatly from…
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Every checkup at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte includes a screening for oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Oral cancer is about as serious as it gets. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will be diagnosed with it this year. Consider this sobering news…
Need An Implant? Let’s Do A Checkup And Talk About It.
When is the last time you had a dental check-up? At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte we recommend having a check-up every six months. If you are considering a dental implant, we will assess your oral condition and take it from there. Dental implants are an ideal replacement for one or more missing teeth. An implant…
Tell Your Dentist Which Prescription Meds You Are Taking
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
It’s standard practice for healthcare providers to find out what medications their patients are taking. At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte our patients sometimes wonder why we ask them about prescription medications before their dental process. Here’s why: Some medications—prescription or over-the-counter—can affect oral health or dental treatment. Bleeding Issues Heparin/warfarin and other anticoagulants can bring…
Can Untreated Sleep Apnea Shorten My Life?
Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that can seriously impact your quality of life. It can be treated at name of practice. Chronic Diseases Untreated sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure and other types of heart disease. These conditions, in turn, can bring about a fatal stroke or heart attack. According to…
How White Fillings Improve Your Smile
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
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…
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…
6 Ways To Prepare For Your Dental Procedure
Nervous about an upcoming procedure? Let Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte offer 6 ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before your big dental day. First, remember we are trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. Second, take some time to relax and pinpoint what you are nervous about. Take deep breaths and…
