April is Stress Awareness Month. It’s a good time to remind you that stress doesn’t just affect you mentally. It affects your body too – and that includes your mouth. Awareness is the first step in preventing negative effects. But we’re sharing some specific ways to stop stress from hurting your smile.
If you have questions or need to make an appointment, give us a call at 704-285-0846 to visit our Charlotte, NC office. In the meantime, check out our tips:
- Don’t Neglect Oral Hygiene – Stress can cause your self-care routines to suffer. That may include daily brushing and flossing. Still, it’s important to keep up with oral hygiene. If not, you may develop cavities and other issues. Left untreated, those issues can turn into more serious – and stressful – problems like a dental infection and even tooth loss. Make sure you continue to brush and floss. If you’ve been neglecting those practices, it’s a good idea to schedule a cleaning and exam. We’ll get your mouth back into shape!
- Stay on Top of Gum Health – Stress affects your body’s ability to fight off infection and disease, including gum disease. Unfortunately infected gums can not only cause you to lose teeth and bone, they can provide a way for bacteria to get into your bloodstream. This can lead to more widespread health concerns. If you notice any signs of disease like tender or bleeding gums, see us right away. Treating gum disease in its early stages keeps it from reaching this harmful stage.
- Get a Mouthguard for Teeth Grinding – Many people have a stress-related habit they may not even know about because it happens while they sleep. If you wake up with a sore jaw or headaches, you may be grinding your teeth at night. This can lead to TMJ problems or to dental damage like chipped and cracked teeth. We can fit you for a custom-made mouthguard that will stop the grinding.
- Stay Hydrated – Stress also often causes dry mouth. This is a problem, since a lack of saliva leads to more bacteria in your mouth. And bacteria make you more susceptible to many dental problems, including cavities and gum disease. Make an effort to drink more water. You can also chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugar-free mints to spur saliva production. Pick products with xylitol, which has cavity-fighting properties.
- Use Stress Reduction Strategies – Finally, it’s important to develop some strategies to deal with the root causes of your stress. This will improve your dental health and your overall health too. This short video offers some simple but effective ideas for dealing with stress.
Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule your next appointment. Let us help you stop stress from hurting your smile! You can also schedule an appointment online.
The season may have already begun, but it’s never too late to protect your child’s smile during spring sports.
You may have started off with a boil-and-bite mouthguard, but chances are that it’s somewhere at the bottom of your child’s gym bag already. Mass-produced guards found in stores aren’t customized to fit snugly and comfortably the way our athletic mouthguards are made in Charlotte, NC.
If they don’t wear it, what good is protective gear? That’s why comfort matters, and that only comes from a dentist who can take precise measurements of your child’s mouth so they get the best protection against dental injuries.
Call Charlotte Dentistry now at 704-285-0846 to schedule your appointment in Charlotte, NC. You can also online.
Made withVisme
You can’t avoid every dental emergency, but you can certainly reduce your chances of experiencing them all the time by taking a few simple precautions.
Watch today’s video for some helpful tips on how you can avoid accidents that affect your teeth and gums.
And remember who to turn to for urgent dental care when accidents do happen. We can relieve pain from toothaches and solve your unexpected dental problems with same-day restorative care in Charlotte, NC.
Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 for an emergency appointment. You can also online.
It’s wedding season, but before you walk down the aisle, make sure your smile is picture-perfect!
Our dental veneers are customized to your desired preferences so your teeth are just the right size, shape, length, and color. If you want to unveil a gorgeous smile for your spring wedding and for the many anniversaries that follow, veneers offer stunning results quickly, sometimes in as few as two appointments!
Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule your appointment in Charlotte, NC. You can also online.
Made withVisme Infographic Maker
Your teeth may not look like you want today, but you can transform them into your dream smile.
Your first step is setting up a consultation in Charlotte, NC to discuss your smile makeover.
By using a combination of services, you can produce bigger changes to your teeth. Here are just a few examples of what’s possible.
Whitening & Bonding
Stains happen over time. It’s the natural result of using your teeth daily. Professional whitening can remove those stains. Then, get bonding to repair chips and cracks for a brilliant and complete smile.
Invisalign & Veneers
You can get your custom aligners to get your teeth in line. Then, you can get veneers to repair broken teeth. This way, your smile looks straight and whole.
Braces & Contouring
Correct your overbite and close the gaps between your teeth. Then, use tooth contouring to remove excess enamel from teeth that look large or misshapen.
You have these options and many more with our cosmetic and restorative treatment. Your smile can look as good or better than ever with a smile makeover. Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule your appointment in Charlotte, NC. You can also online.
You don’t have to live with “bad” teeth. You can repair, rebuild, and replace them. Just talk to your restorative dentist in Charlotte, NC about our many services:
- Tooth fillings
- Dental crowns
- Dental bridges
- Dentures
- Root canals
- Dental implants
Let’s put a plan together for your teeth! Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule your appointment. You can also online.
Spring is here, and it’s one of the most popular seasons for couples to say, “I do.”
So before all those wedding invitations start filling up your mailbox, schedule an appointment now to make sure your smile really sparkles!
Our professional teeth whitening treatments can be customized to suit your schedule and your goals for a brighter smile, whether you need a quick in-office application for fast results or prefer to take your time with one of our at-home kits.
Either way, our whitening systems always deliver the goods! To learn more about how professional whitening works, check out today’s video from the American Dental Association!
Then call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule your appointment in Charlotte, NC. You can also online.
You can have the smile of your dreams. Getting it might even be easier than you realize.
You could transform your smile with dental veneers in Charlotte, NC. Veneers are one of the most versatile cosmetic services that we provide.
Here are three of the many ways veneers could improve your smile!
1. Brighter Teeth
Veneers are bonded to the front of your teeth. Your veneers can be made as white as you would like them to be. They also are more stain-resistant than natural teeth, which can help you keep your bright smile for longer.
2. No More Breaks
Wear and tear affect all of us, and sometimes that includes your teeth. Chips, breaks, and cracks can be repaired with veneers.
3. Straighter Smiles
Veneers also can conceal gaps in your smile, crowding, and crooked teeth. With veneers, your smile can look perfectly straight.
Transform your smile with dental veneers. Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule your appointment in Charlotte, NC. You can also online.
March 17 is World Sleep Day, so it’s the perfect opportunity to stop and think about your sleep quality lately.
An estimated 80% of obstructive sleep apnea cases are undiagnosed, which means you could be one of the many people struggling through each day without realizing that your sluggishness, irritability, and lack of energy are all related to a disorder you can easily treat.
And you can find that treatment at your Charlotte, NC dentist’s office!
Check out today’s video about what we can do to help, including providing a custom oral appliance that allows you to breathe and rest easily night after night.
Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule your appointment in Charlotte, NC. You can also online.