Hello North Carolina ! Today’s Christopher A. Bowman, DDS, PA blog is for new Charlotte, Myers Park, Cotswold, and South Park parents. We know that your child’s health and safety is your top priority. That’s why you baby-proof your home, serve healthy foods, and buckle them tightly in their car seat before you pull out…
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Cosmetic Dentistry vs. General Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello, I’m Dr. Christopher Bowman. Welcome to my Charlotte cosmetic dentistry blog. Today’s article focuses on the difference between general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. General dentists are dedicated to preventing and treating oral disease such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, a general dentist…
It’s Not About Vanity
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Since 1996, Christopher A. Bowman, DDS, PA has been providing confidence and dignity to our amazing Dilworth and Charlotte patients through cosmetic dentistry. Many Charlotte people seem to have it all together with bright eyes and great smiles. We want you to be on the same footing as your friends, colleagues and customers. Wanting to…
Infancy Through Childhood: Instill Good Brushing Habits
Categories: Family Dentistry
New Charlotte parents may be surprised by the American Dental Association’s recommendations on infant oral care. Parents are advised to begin brushing their baby’s teeth as soon as the first teeth emerge. After all, brand-new teeth are just as vulnerable to cavities as older teeth. Parents are encourage to use a cloth and a smidgen…
Don’t Chew On Your Dentist, Charlotte!
Categories: Dental Health
Bite down hard, but not on Dr. Bowman’s hand! Do you find that biting down hard is painful or awkward? There are ways to find the source of the trouble and there are ways to make it right. Let Christopher A. Bowman, DDS, PA of Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte help you with that everyday chewing…
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive In Charlotte?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
For those of you in the Dilworth area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Christopher A. Bowman, DDS, PA is here for you. Dr. Christopher Bowman has been treating this common trouble since 1996. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is…
Debunking Dental Myths
Categories: Dental Health
Today’s Christopher A. Bowman, DDS, PA blog post focuses on three dental-related myths prevalent in the Dilworth area. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than those…
Do Whitestrips Work?
Categories: Teeth Whitening
If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at your Charlotte grocery store, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options in Dilworth were whitening toothpastes and Crest Whitestrips. Now there is a wide variety of products at every drugstore counter…
Bad Breath Is No Fun For Charlotte Residents
Categories: Dental Health
Imagine you are starting a new job in Charlotte and are going to talk to your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange…
5 Smile Makeover Questions For Charlotte Smiles
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
If you are considering a multi-procedure smile makeover or extensive restorative dental work, here are four considerations: All At Once Or Over Time? At Christopher A. Bowman, DDS, PA, our Charlotte smile makeover patients can often receive several (or all) procedures in one visit. It all depends on the specific procedures necessary to achieve your…
