Fall is a wonderful time of year, isn’t it? The season offers all kinds of festivals and get-togethers, along with football and the changing color of the leaves. For many people, this is their favorite season of all.
Fall is also a great time to schedule your next dental checkup. Staying on a rotation of a spring and a fall checkup helps many people remember to schedule their routine dental cleanings and exams.
Plus, planning your dental visit now will get it out of the way in plenty of time to avoid the holiday rush that is just around the corner. Before you know it, it will be time to start shopping for presents and preparing for holiday parties and events. Taking care of your smile now is the smart thing to do!
If you’d like to make an appointment now for your next checkup, just give Charlotte Dentistry a call at 704-285-0846 and one of our friendly team members will be glad to help.
We Do More Than Just Check Your Teeth
When you partner with us to keep your smile healthy and bright, your regular checkups are anything but routine. We’ll never rush you in and out as if you were just a number or a set of teeth that need fixing. At Charlotte Dentistry, we value each patient, and our team works hard to provide the level of care that we would want to be treated with.
That’s why we’ll take our time with your dental cleaning and exam. Your hygienist will carefully examine your teeth and gums, looking for any problems or suspicious areas that may require further attention. Your exam will include using an electronic cavity detector to look for small signs of decay that are invisible to the naked eye. We may also take a set of X-rays for a detailed look at your teeth roots, bone, and nerves.
Get Ready For That “Fresh-Mouth” Feeling
After your hygienist examines your mouth, they will thoroughly clean and polish each of your teeth. Your cleaning will remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria that can cause damage to your tooth enamel. They will pay special attention to all the nooks and crannies of your mouth that you might miss at home with your regular brushing and flossing.
When your cleaning is finished, your teeth will sparkle and feel almost like brand-new teeth! There’s just something about leaving the dentist with a fresh mouth that’s hard to beat. You’ll know that your teeth look and feel their best, and you’ll have the confidence that goes along with it.
Your Dentist Will Also Examine You
After your teeth get clean and shiny, your dentist will come in and perform their exam. They will look carefully at your teeth, especially any problem areas noted by your hygienist. We’ll be looking for cavities, gum disease, signs of oral cancer, bite issues, and other problems. Rest assured, if you have any dental problems, we’ll find them.
If you do need additional dental services, we’ll let you know. Depending on your needs, we may recommend fluoride treatment, tooth sealants, or some type of restorative dentistry to repair your smile. However, we’ll never recommend any treatments that you don’t truly need. We take a conservative approach and will only recommend those services that will repair or enhance your smile.
Now is the perfect time to make your appointment. Call Charlotte Dentistry today at 704-285-0846 to schedule or request an appointment time online.
Over time, our once-white smiles can turn a dingy yellow or gray due to the foods and drinks we consume and habits like tobacco usage. However, Charlotte Dentistry can help! If your teeth aren’t as radiant as they once were, we can enhance your smile with teeth whitening treatment. It will help you:
- Smile with more confidence everywhere you go
- Make better first impressions
- Look younger, more attractive, and more vibrant
- Improve your overall self-image
You can choose either in-office treatment for fast results or at-home treatment for more convenience. Call Charlotte Dentistry today at 704-285-0846 to schedule an appointment. You can also request an appointment time online. Check out our infographic below on teeth whitening.
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Have you wanted to achieve a straight smile but didn’t want to deal with metal braces? If this is you, we have your solution using Invisalign orthodontics. At Charlotte Dentistry, our Invisalign treatment can help you:
- Straighten your teeth in as few as 12 months
- Have more confidence when mingling and socializing
- Earn more respect in your professional life
- Feel better about your overall appearance
We invite you to call us today at 704-285-0846 to schedule an Invisalign consultation. You can also request an appointment time online. Be sure to watch the short video below to find out more about Invisalign.
Tired of living with a ho-hum smile every day? Thanks to the dental pros at Charlotte Dentistry, you don’t have to! With our cosmetic dentistry treatments, we can boost your smile and give you the confidence to show it off proudly. Our treatment can help you:
- Look younger and more attractive
- Make better first impressions in your professional life
- Draw others to you with a beautiful, natural smile
- Improve your overall self-esteem
Your new smile is waiting for you at Charlotte Dentistry! Call us today at 704-285-0846 to schedule an appointment. You can also request an appointment time online. Be sure to check out our infographic below to find out some of the types of cosmetic dentistry available to you here.
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Cavities happen.
Odds are you will have one (if you haven’t already) at some point in your life. The National Institutes of Health reports that more than 90 percent of people develop tooth decay.
So, you need to ask yourself what you will do about it?
1. Prevent It
Preventive care should always be your first priority. This is why you brush and floss daily. This is why you should schedule professional cleanings and exams a few times each year to remove plaque and tartar buildup.
2. Treat It Now
If you notice signs of decay or we catch in during your checkup, your best option is to take care of it right away. Remove the decay, then get a tooth filling to repair your tooth and restore your ability to eat without worry.
3. Treat It Later
As much as we wish everyone did something about cavities as soon as they start, you may not realize you have one. We also know people sometimes ignore decay in hopes that it will go away. (It won’t.)
Depending on how long you wait, you may need a dental crown or a root canal to get your tooth back in shape.
Keep up a good oral hygiene routine, so you can reduce your risk of cavities and decay. As part of that, call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 or contact us online to request an appointment in Charlotte, NC.
When you come to our office for dental checkups, you can get X-rays as part of your routine care. This is an important part of your process.
X-rays help us see things that may not be visible to the naked eye, such as:
- Spaces between your teeth
- Below the gumline
- Under dental works (such as crowns or bridges)
X-rays also help us monitor changes to the position of your teeth, which can help determine if teeth should be removed or if orthodontic care could help.
Visit our general dentist office soon to get your X-rays and more. Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 or contact us online to request your appointment in Charlotte, NC.
You have made the decision to begin orthodontic treatment. You understand that it takes time, but you would still like it to be over as soon as possible.
Whether you use braces or aligners like Invisalign, you can reduce your treatment plan. AcceleDent Aura is a complementary service that can reduce your treatment time by as much as 50 percent.
By using SoftPulse Technology® for just 20 minutes per day, you can significantly accelerate your new smile.
Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 or contact us online to request your appointment in Charlotte, NC.
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Chronic bad breath, also known as halitosis, can affect your life in a bad way. It can be embarrassing in personal and professional situations.
Fortunately, our team is ready to help you fight bad breath by addressing the root causes of your condition. This starts with maintaining good oral health habits such as brushing, flossing, and getting regular dental cleanings.
When needed, we also can provide additional treatments and recommendations as part of our general dentistry.
Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 or contact us online to request your appointment in Charlotte, NC.
Having to replace a whole row of teeth isn’t nearly as life-changing as it used to be. Gone are the days of messy, loose-fitting, and unnatural-looking dentures. These days, it’s all about combining the use of dental implants and dentures to restore your teeth.
But when the time comes to restore your teeth, you may be faced with a decision: implant-retained dentures or implant-supported dentures. There are benefits to each option, but certain factors set them apart. Learn more about the two popular restoration solutions to get an idea of which one may be best for you.
Call 704-285-0846 to set up a consultation at Charlotte Dentistry in Charlotte, NC.
Implant-Retained Dentures
Implant-retained dentures are dentures that are secured by dental implants. With implant-retained dentures, most of the force of your bite is on your gums, as opposed to through the dental implants and into your bone.
Implant-supported dentures require fewer dental implants, can often be secured with mini implants if necessary, and can be made using a wider variety of materials. Implant-retained dentures are worn while eating, but should be taken out at night to be properly cleaned.
Implant-Supported Dentures
Implant-supported dentures are a type of denture that is designed to take the force of your bite and fully direct it through the dental implants into your bone. This is important, because this design ensures you have a more natural and effective, as well as the strongest, bite possible.
Implant-supported dentures tend to cost more than implant-retained dentures, since they require more dental implants and require higher-quality materials. In most cases, mini dental implants cannot be used for implant-supported dentures, which means a good amount of bone is needed to support them. In most cases, implant-supported dentures are permanent and not removable.
Which Option is Right for You?
Both types of implant dentures offer fantastic functional and cosmetic results. Which option is right for you will depend on the following factors, which we can discuss during your consultation at our Charlotte dental office:
- Bone health – Can your jawbone support dental implants? Do you have enough healthy bone to support a full restoration?
- Diet – The foods you tend to eat more can determine which type of denture will work best for you.
- Health conditions – Certain conditions like TMJ or sleep apnea will be factored into the type of restoration that is most suitable for you.
- Lifestyle – If you don’t like the idea of having to remove your dentures to clean them, implant-supported dentures may be the better choice for you.
- Cost – While we offer several payment options at our dental practice, we understand that the overall cost of treatment does play a role in your final decision.
Call Today to Set Up a Consultation
Now that you have gained a little more insight into the benefits of implant-retained and implant-supported dentures, call our office to schedule a consultation. We will conduct an examination and discuss your oral health goals with you, to come up with a treatment plan that suits your needs.
Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 or contact us online to request your appointment in Charlotte, NC.