Black Friday will be here before you know it.
But why would your Charlotte, NC dentist want to remind you about that?
Because it’s also National Flossing Day! It’s our job to make sure our patients know how to take excellent care of their teeth between their routine dental checkups.
If you don’t floss your teeth at least once a day, it’s the perfect time to start.
And we’ll even give you a quick brush up on the proper technique!
Watch our flossing tutorial to make sure you’re getting the most out of your daily efforts to keep your teeth clean.
For more oral hygiene tips, call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule an appointment in Charlotte, NC.
We’re starting TMJ Awareness Month with some insight about an incredibly small but important joint that can become a big pain and a big risk to your health and quality of life.
Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is what helps you open and close your mouth, so naturally, it can interfere with your daily life if it’s thrown out of alignment.
It can make chewing difficult, it can make certain muscles feel tense and sore, and it can also damage your tooth enamel.
Because they may not seem connected, it’s possible to have some kind of TMJ disorder without realizing it, so we’re sharing this infographic so you can see a few of the most common signs you should visit us for TMJ treatment.
You’ll be grateful you did because we can relieve the pain and pressure being put on your jaw so you can stop suffering from the unpleasant symptoms of TMJ problems and teeth grinding.
Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule your appointment in Charlotte, NC.
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Let’s be honest.
Just because you don’t have kids in the house doesn’t mean it’s easy to resist all that delicious Halloween candy!
Whether you have small trick-or-treaters in the family, or you plan on giving out candy to all the little ghosts and goblins in the neighborhood, your teeth could suffer the consequences of all the additional sugar you’ll probably be consuming this time of year.
Moderation is important in preventing tooth decay and cavities, but it’s also helpful to know which types of sweets can damage your teeth in other ways.
Are you able to have a teeth-friendly Halloween? Take our quiz to find out!
Regardless, your best defense is visiting us for routine dental checkups to keep your smile healthy all year long. Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule your next appointment in Charlotte, NC.
It’s the most terrifying of all dental treatments.
Root canals are dreaded by patients more than almost any other dental procedure there is, but so much of that fear is based on widely believed myths that give this treatment a bad name.
Because a root canal can mean the difference between keeping your natural tooth or needing a restoration, your friends at Charlotte Dentistry want to set the record straight about this essential tooth-saving restorative procedure!
Why Do You Need A Root Canal?
We perform root canals to save infected teeth. When bacteria enter a tooth, it can infect the dental pulp, which is the soft inner area of the tooth, or the nerves that live under the pulp.
After we numb the area, we remove the infected tissue to keep it from spreading or returning. Then we gently clean and sanitize the area, pack it with a material to seal it, and then cover the tooth with a dental crown to protect it from future damage.
In many cases, you might need a root canal if you’re experiencing:
- Increased tooth sensitivity to hot or cold foods and drinks
- An intense, throbbing toothache that can extend into your jaw
- Tooth discoloration or swelling of the gums around a tooth
Myth #1: Root Canals Are Excruciating
Maybe this was true long ago, but thanks to modern technology and techniques, it’s simply not the case anymore.
In fact, the kind of toothache that often precedes a root canal will be far more painful than any dental procedure! These days, because of our numbing technique and dental sedation options, a root canal is as comfortable and simple as filling a cavity.
Myth #2: Root Canals Create Health Problems
This myth mainly stems from research nearly a century ago that’s long since been debunked. There is no scientific evidence that root canals cause health problems or diseases. In fact, without getting a root canal, the infection inside a tooth can spread to your bloodstream and put you at serious risk of widespread health complications.
This procedure doesn’t create health problems, but rather, it helps prevent them.
Myth #3: Removing A Tooth Is A Better Option
An extraction is always a last resort because we want you to keep your natural teeth for as long as possible. So no, removing an infected tooth is not always the best option, especially when we’re able to save it with a root canal procedure.
Pulling the tooth would only create a longer, more complicated and costly treatment plan because you’d need to have it replaced with some type of restoration or implant.
Myth #4: Root Canals Are Only Needed If You’re In Pain
While a throbbing toothache is a common sign of infection, it’s not true in every single case. That’s because you won’t feel any pain if a tooth is already dead. But if you visit us for routine checkups, we can examine your mouth carefully and spot this kind of problem, recommending a root canal if it’s needed.
Myth #5: Root Canals Require Multiple Appointments
The most common reason you would need to return after a root canal is to have a permanent dental crown placed, so in most cases, your treatment is complete after only two appointments. You’d need to return for multiple appointments, on the other hand, if you didn’t get a root canal to treat an infected tooth because lack of care gives the infection time to spread and to create other complications with your oral health.
If you’re experiencing pain in your mouth or are having a hard time chewing, don’t put off the treatment you need to protect your oral and overall health. Call Charlotte Dentistry right away at 704-285-0846 to schedule your appointment in Charlotte, NC. We can perform a comfortable root canal to save your tooth!
You made the mistake of watching a scary movie right before bed, and then you spend the rest of the night tossing, turning, and waking up repeatedly after a series of bad dreams.
Who hasn’t suffered sleep deprivation because of a little harmless Halloween scare every October?
Being a bit behind on sleep every once in a while won’t leave a lasting impact on your health, but sustained over a period of time, your body and your quality of life will inevitably suffer from lack of rest.
That’s why you should visit your Charlotte dentist if you think sleep apnea is what’s keeping you in a chronic, zombie-like state. We can provide a customized solution that fits in the palm of your hand, doesn’t make a sound, and allows you to get a deep, restful sleep every night.
A Sleep Apnea Episode Can Be Terrifying
Loud snoring is one of the most common signs of sleep apnea, a disorder marked by moments of breathlessness when your airway becomes temporarily blocked while you sleep.
When breathing stops, your body goes into survival mode, you jerk awake suddenly, gasping for air. These episodes are not only terrifying, but because this happens over and over, up to 30 times or more an hour, you never fall into the deep sleep your body needs for optimum health and function.
What’s equally frightening are the health risks associated with this condition, including high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and heart disease.
Sleep Deprivation Can Make You Feel Like A Zombie
Not only is your health at risk, but your daily life can become pretty miserable, too.
Persistent sleep deprivation can make you feel like a zombie, going through the motions at home and at work under extreme fatigue, irritability, brain fog, and so much more.
Call Us NOW For Help!
Although a CPAP machine is a highly effective treatment option, it’s not for everyone. The mask can be rather uncomfortable, the machine itself can be too noisy, and the inconvenience of keeping it clean can all make it harder for you to use it consistently.
A custom oral device, on the other hand, is quiet, comfortable, and helpful in keeping your airways open while you sleep so you can stop snoring and breathe easily all night long.
Don’t ignore the signs of the nightly terror of sleep apnea! Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule your appointment in Charlotte, NC. We’ll help guide you toward solutions that work!
Still haunted by traumatic dental experiences from your past?
Do you have a hard time getting through dental appointments because of the sights, sounds, and smells of the office surroundings?
Does your dental anxiety keep you from scheduling the treatment you know you need?
Fear is incredibly powerful, and it keeps millions of people in a poor state of oral health.
But with help from our compassionate team at Charlotte Dentistry, you can conquer your dental fear and reclaim control of your health and your life.
Here are three ways we can help you do that in our Charlotte, NC practice:
- Calming Amenities – We want you to feel at home during your visits, so we offer calming amenities like warm blankets and TVs to help you ease back in the cozy dental chair while you receive treatment.
- Patient-Centered Care – Instead of feeling rushed through your appointment, we’ll make sure you get the time and attention you deserve. We will go over your treatment plan thoroughly and answer all your questions, and we’ll also perform your procedure at a pace you’re comfortable with, stopping along the way if you need a break.
- Sedation Options – You can choose from one of our two sedation options, depending on your level of anxiety and the type of treatment you need. We offer inhaled and oral conscious sedation, both of which allow you to completely relax in time for your procedure.
When you have the right team supporting you, it’s possible to build your confidence about dental care one appointment at a time so that one day, you can conquer your fear of the dentist for good!
To experience comfortable dental care, call Charlotte Dentistry today at 704-285-0846 to schedule your appointment in Charlotte, NC.
Modern dentistry allows you to treat problems with your teeth without having to worry about anyone seeing the evidence in your smile. Gone are the days where a dental filling leaves a dark, silver spot in your mouth, for example.
Tooth sealants are another natural-looking dental solution that help you maintain a cavity-free smile. We can help you prevent tooth decay painlessly, affordably, and discreetly!
Watch this video to hear more!
Is it time for your next dental checkup? Visit us before the holidays so you’re ready to show off a glowing, healthy smile! Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule your appointment in Charlotte, NC.
Is your smile haunted by years of drinking coffee and red wine and eating marinara, blueberries, and other dark foods?
The colorful foods and drinks aside, your teeth can turn dark and dingy for a lot of other reasons, including poor oral hygiene, tobacco use, aging, and prescription medications.
While it might take years for the youthful glow of your teeth to fade, it only takes minutes to cast the stains away when you visit us for in-office whitening treatment!
In less than an hour, your teeth can look up to eight shades whiter, and you can trust our team to provide a safe application and even coverage for amazing results.
If you prefer to whiten your teeth on your own time, we can even send you home with one of our professional customized kits.
Don’t be scared by dental stains! Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule your teeth whitening appointment in Charlotte, NC.
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It’s not too late to give your child athlete the best protection against dental injuries during the fall and winter sports seasons.
You may have started off with a store-bought guard, and maybe you thought it was a good way to save money and their smile because you believed the boil-and-bite process provided more customized protection.
Unfortunately, the ones you find in stores can never deliver on such promises like our customized, professionally-made mouthguards in Charlotte, NC.
It takes precise measurements of a patient’s mouth and high-quality material to produce the kind of mouthguard that will cover teeth and gums evenly, snugly, and comfortably.
Visit us now to replace your store-bought guard, and your child athlete will always have a winning smile!
Call Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule your appointment.
