Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) can make you really uncomfortable if they become irritated and inflamed. The pain typically starts in your jaw but often radiates out to the rest of your face, your neck, and your shoulders. TMJ dysfunction can cause earaches and headaches too. Fortunately, you can find relief for TMJ pain with a custom-made oral appliance.

Though no one knows exactly what leads to TMJ trouble, it is often found in people who clench their jaw and/or grind their teeth in their sleep. In addition to causing TMJ pain, these habits can often damage your teeth – sometimes to the point where restorative repair is needed. 

Our team can take dental impressions and other measurements, which are used to craft a custom appliance you’ll wear during the night. The appliance eases your jaw forward to relieve the tension on your TMJ. It also keeps your teeth slightly apart, so you can’t grind them together. Best of all, it relieves your pain and helps you function normally again!

Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 today to schedule a TMJ consultation in Charlotte, NC.

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Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by frequent blockages of your airway while you sleep. They cause you to briefly awaken when your brain signals your body that it needs to breathe. These interruptions in breathing can happen many times a night. They usually cause you to snore – and they adversely affect your health by preventing you from getting the rest you need.  Keeping your airway open is the key to treatment. 

A CPAP is one way to clear your airway. It works by sending air into your nose and/or throat. Many of our patients, however, prefer to use an oral appliance instead of a CPAP. 

If we determine you’d benefit from an oral appliance, we’ll take dental impressions and other measurements that are used to produce a custom-made device. The device fits inside your mouth, much like a sports mouthguard, and moves your jaw forward into a position that keeps your airway open. 

To schedule a sleep apnea consultation at Charlotte Dentistry, call 704-285-0846 today. In the meantime, check out some reasons you may find an appliance preferable to a CPAP:

• Less Invasive – Both you and your bed partner may find it difficult to adjust to the CPAP’s mask and tubing, as well as the noise from the machine. In contrast, the appliance is barely noticeable. 
• More Comfortable – Since a CPAP sends air into your throat all night, tt’s common to wake up with your throat and/or mouth feeling uncomfortably dry. The appliance keeps you breathing easily without drying out your mouth, 
• Simpler to Use – A CPAP requires electricity or batteries and distilled water to keep the air pressure at the right level. Your appliance works with no added supplies. To keep your appliance clean, you simply brush it between uses when you brush your teeth. 
• Easily Goes Anywhere With You – It can be a hassle to travel with a CPAP. But an oral appliance is small enough to travel in a pocket or purse. You can use it to catch some Zs just about anywhere, even on a plane or inside a tent in the woods. 

Ready to get a good night’s rest? Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule your appointment in Charlotte, NC.

You probably don’t want a root canal treatment. However, you have a tooth infection, then a root canal really is your best option for restoring your oral health.

During this procedure, we remove the infected tissue, provide a special filler material to reinforce your tooth, and cap it with a dental crown. When all is said and done, you no longer have pain, and you can eat and smile naturally again.

If you have a toothache, call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 or schedule online for an appointment in Charlotte, NC.

Years of coffee, sweet tea, soft drinks, and all kinds of food can leave their mark on your smile. To get rid of those stains quickly and effectively, you should get professional teeth whitening. At our practice, you have two great options:

• In-Office Whitening – Using Zoom whitening products, your smile could look noticeably brighter in as little as 45 minutes.
• At-Home Whitening – If you prefer to do your whitening on your own schedule, our whitening kits provide professional care at your convenience.

Need help deciding which service is right for you? Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 or schedule online for an appointment in Charlotte, NC.

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You shouldn’t be unhappy with your smile. Instead, schedule a consultation with one of our doctors to discuss your smile makeover.

Here are three reasons that you should call 704-285-0846 to make an appointment at Charlotte Dentistry.

1. Improve Your Smile

Every year, people take advantage of cosmetic dentistry because they want to improve their smiles. By combining multiple services for a complete makeover, you can enjoy a bigger smile transformation.

2. Boost Your Confidence

Improving the appearance of your teeth is not, but the physical change may not be the most important part of your makeover. We have seen many times the way a new smile gives people a renewed sense of confidence in themselves.  

3. Make Better First Impressions

When you feel better about yourself, it affects how you interact with others. Whether you are meeting someone for a job interview, a sales pitch, a first date, or a chance encounter, you are more likely to make a positive impression when you have a nice smile and self-esteem to go with it.

Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 or schedule online for an appointment in Charlotte, NC.

How thoroughly do you brush your teeth? Despite the importance of this regular oral habit, many people don’t do quite a good enough job when cleaning their pearly whites. Even if you feel you do a great job, it’s still important to brush up on good toothbrushing techniques! We’re sharing a few tips for you that you can easily follow that ensure you get the most out of your oral hygiene habit.

However, no cleaning on your own can replace the importance of visiting the dentist twice a year. If you haven’t seen your dentist in a while, we’d love to be your partner in oral care. We’ll do a thorough cleaning of your teeth and examine your mouth for any oral health issues. Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule your appointment in Charlotte, NC.

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As a parent, you might be wondering why you need to take care of your child’s baby teeth if they will fall out anyway. Your child’s baby teeth actually serve an important purpose in the growth of adult teeth. 

We’re sharing a video by Delta Dental, one of the insurance providers we accept, that talks about the role that baby teeth play. You’ll find that the proper growth of baby teeth helps prevent orthodontic issues later down the road. Also, infections in baby teeth that reach the roots can also affect the healthy development of adult teeth.

It’s important to maintain good oral health practices as your child’s teeth grow. We encourage you to bring them in starting at the age of 3, so they can develop a positive relationship with the dentist. Plus, we can keep an eye on oral health issues and also address any orthodontic problems at early stages.

Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule your appointment in Charlotte, NC.

Do you hide your teeth when you smile? If your answer is yes, it’s time to stop hiding your teeth! We’ve seen many patients who walk through our doors embarrassed about their smile. Sometimes it’s because they don’t like their crooked teeth, stubborn stains, or dental damage they haven’t fixed yet. Whatever your reason is, we have a solution for you! We can:

• Correct broken, damaged or missing teeth with our restorative care
• Improve the appearance of your teeth with our cosmetic treatment options
• Treat diseased teeth and gums so you have a healthy smile

What are you waiting for? Plus, make sure you schedule your visit for April 29th on our Invisalign Day. We’ll have door prizes, refreshments, and the chance for you to win free treatment! Invisalign is a great way to discreetly straighten your teeth in less the time than traditional methods. It can be part of a whole smile makeover, depending on your personal grin goals.

Get started on your dream smile! Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 for your appointment in Charlotte, NC.

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With Invisalign Day coming up on April 29th, we wanted to discuss the benefits of straight teeth. While many people want to straighten their teeth for appearance reasons, there are also many oral health benefits that have little to do with appearances. Having straight teeth can improve your bite and make your teeth easier to clean, As a result, you’ll reduce your risk for cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease. 

We’re sharing a video by Invisalign that highlights a few of these benefits. As a Diamond Invisalign Provider, we’ve treated more cases than 99 percent of the other Invisalign practices in the U.S. This convenient, discreet orthodontic option will allow you to comfortably fix your teeth without anyone even noticing. 

Join us on April 29th for special promotions, prizes, and even refreshments! We’d love to discuss the benefits of straight teeth with you!. Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule your Invisalign consultation in Charlotte, NC. We’d love to see your smile transformed!