Today in our Charlotte dental blog we will highlight some of the simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible. One of the most important habits Dilworth residents can form is to always allow their toothbrush to completely air dry between uses. The best way…
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4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Charlotte Dentist
Categories: General Dentistry
We all go to our Charlotte dentist for check-ups and toothaches, but there are other less-obvious issues that your dentist can help you with. Today in the Charlotte Dental Blog, we would like to highlight some of the most common oral conditions that should be discussed with your dentist. 1. Bad Breath. Sure, nobody wants…
See Christopher A. Bowman, DDS, PA For A Smile Impossible To Ignore
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Many Charlotte residents consider the myriad options available to stop the aging clock. Whether it is a surgical procedure, botox, hair implants, or a chemical peel, North Carolina residents have countless choices to help them look more youthful. I am Dr. Christopher Bowman and I am exited to tell you about a simple and affordable…
When Wayward Teeth Take A Crooked Path
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Malocclusion is dental-speak for crooked teeth. When you consider all the different ways numerous 3-dimensional objects can be positioned, it is not surprising that malocclusion presents itself in multiple forms. The number of configurations may surprise you: When teeth slant forward, it is called upper protrusion, but you may have heard this condition referred to…
Replace Old Silver Fillings
Categories: General Dentistry
Our teeth are unlike other parts of the body in the fact that they can’t be regenerated. Superficial cuts in the skin disappear without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues subside. Unfortunately, cavities can’t be healed. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away…
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
Categories: General Dentistry
I’m Christopher Bowman DDS of Christopher A. Bowman, DDS, PA in Charlotte. My patients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular dental exams. Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered…
Captivate Audiences In North Carolina Once Again
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello Charlotte! Remember when being a toothless five-year-old captivated friends and family? When a lisp was considered precious and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults in the Dilworth area. Toothless smiles are embarrassing and lisps can make you self-conscious. But your days of capturing delighted looks and commanding a conversation may not be gone forever…
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth
Categories: General Dentistry
Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10. A tooth with a crown can get a cavity. Your gum tissue is as important as your teeth. Some prescription medications can increase your risk of cavities. Some home faucet water filters remove fluoride. 19 percent of children between the ages of 2 and 19 have untreated…
Celebrity Smiles In Charlotte Without The Annoying Paparazzi
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello friends of Christopher A. Bowman, DDS, PA! Close your eyes. Picture the most unforgettable smile you have ever seen. Perhaps it is the pleasing smile of your significant other. Perhaps it is your favorite actor, actress, or singer. What makes this smile memorable? The brilliant color? The beautiful translucency? The pleasing shape? The alignment…
Wear A Crown In Dilworth
Categories: Restorative dentistry
Some Charlotte residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to research dental crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. A crown is really a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when it is in place, it will cover the portion of the covered tooth that is…
