Dental Health

The team at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman would like to discuss how to have a healthy smile. Here is a list of what NOT to do. Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or issues with your bridgework may result. If you must chew, select gum with Xylitol. Drinking…

At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman, we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at parties and other gatherings. We encourage healthy living for all of our patients. Here are 3 quick tips to help you minimize candy intake at parties: Have a healthy snack before you go. You’re…

Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman believes in healthy smiles. The best way to have a healthy smile is by prevention – both in healthy habits as well as visiting us twice a year. As Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy…

As we grow older, we may welcome many changes. However, most Charlotte retirees do not welcome wrinkles, gray hair and dental problems. Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman can help with your dental issues. Fortunately, your smile can be attractive and healthy throughout your golden years! Even if your teeth are showing visible…

At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman, our team cares about your smile. Did you know that stress can also impact your oral health?  Here are some dental problems linked to stress. Canker and Cold Sores Cold sores are a symptom of the herpes simplex virus. Scientists don’t know exactly what causes canker…

The most common times people brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, shift work or exhaustion. At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman, we’ve seen this many…

It is estimated that over 5 million teeth are knocked out yearly and a significant portion of these dental traumas occur on the playing field or court. Each dislodged tooth requires several trips to the dentist and hundreds of dollars in restoration expenses. Not to mention pain! At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte we want to…

Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Chris Bowman wants you to keep your beautiful smile. Even though you’ve been brushing since you were five; are you doing it right? Actually, many individuals are making tooth brushing mistakes. You may need to tweak your routine to better support your oral health and guard your smile from…