1. A beautiful smile with straight teeth boosts your child’s self-esteem. Young children with crooked teeth may not notice that anything is wrong, but eventually they will realize that their teeth don’t look right. Straight teeth make the whole face more pleasing and attractive. If your child is self-conscious about an unappealing smile, he or…
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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 You Want To Change The Shape Of Your Gums?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Most Dilworth dental patients know that cosmetic, restorative and orthodontic dentistry procedures improve your teeth. There are treatments to reshape teeth, straighten teeth, fix damaged teeth, whiten teeth, and replace missing teeth. But what about your gums? Do you realize how integral your soft tissues are to the overall appearance of your smile? The shape…
3 Reliable Steps To Find The Best Charlotte, North Carolina Dentist
Categories: General Dentistry
Looking for the best dentist in Charlotte? You can click around on the computer or watch for postcard ads in your mailbox. Even then, the outcome is shaky at best. Finding the best dentist in Charlotte truly hinges on what you are looking for. Are you looking for consistent, professional evaluation? Are you looking for…
Charlotte Dental News: What To Expect After Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Categories: Oral Health
For the 65 percent of Charlotte adults who develop wisdom teeth in their late teens or early twenties, Christopher A. Bowman, DDS, PA generally recommends removal. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth, nerves and, due to their awkward positioning, can increase risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Furthermore, they often come in crooked, crowding…
5 Cavity Basics For Dilworth
Categories: Dental Health, Restorative dentistry
Some of the most popular dental topics discussed in Myers Park and Charlotte relate to cosmetic dentistry, such as teeth whitening, veneers, and dental implants. However, the desire to avoid cavities is still the main reason Cotswold and South Park residents visit their dentists, so today the Charlotte dental blog is going to highlight the…
The Dangers of Oral Piercing
Categories: General Dentistry
If you live in the Charlotte area and are considering puncturing your lip or tongue, read this: Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get into your bloodstream. Charlotte dentists and doctors are continually treating serious…
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…
Periodontal Disease In North Carolina
Categories: Dental Health
Though most North Carolina residents are fairly health-conscious, periodontal disease is more common than you might think. At Christopher A. Bowman, DDS, PA, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until Dr. Christopher Bowman diagnoses it. Fortunately, it can be treated with varying degrees of treatment…
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…
