Have you ever wondered how creatures of the animal kingdom protect and care for their teeth? Do animals even suffer from tooth decay the way people do? There’s one animal in particular that should be the envy of anyone who has experienced a toothache, and that’s the beaver. These industrious rodents constantly use their teeth…Continue Reading >>
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What is Causing Your Gums to Bleed?
We all have experienced bleeding gums at some point in our life. It can happen at any age and is most often caused by trauma from a foreign object being lodged between the gun and tooth or from poor oral hygiene. The first thing to realize is bleeding gums are not normal. Everyone should pay…Continue Reading >>
The Easiest Way to Brighten Your Smile
Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 99.7% of Americans believe that a smile is an important social asset, while 96% believe that an attractive smile makes you more popular with the opposite sex. An additional 74% think that an unattractive smile…Continue Reading >>
What Can a T-Scan Do for Your Dental Needs?
Do you feel like your bite is uneven every time you eat? Does your jaw ache on a daily basis? You may be experiencing the uncomfortable symptoms of poor tooth alignment, also known as a “bad bite.” Fortunately, Dr. Patrick J. Broome’s dentist’s office in Charlotte is equipped with the latest, cutting-edge technology to provide…Continue Reading >>
Dental Dangers in Your Diet
Our diet is a big part of our dental health. The foods we eat can sometimes lead to tooth decay or cracked teeth if we’re not careful. Here are some common culprits that may be eroding your smile. Avoiding these foods or eating them in moderation may help you to preserve your whole, white teeth….Continue Reading >>
What is the Difference Made by CariFree?
At Charlotte Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, we are committed to providing our patients the best overall care possible. In pursuit of this goal, we partner with a company called CariFree, from whom we obtain state-of-the-art products to help us diagnose and treat you better. We believe in complete dental care for the best overall oral health…Continue Reading >>
Benefits of Invisalign
Invisalign is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures available, and with good reason. It is a wonderful alternative to traditional metal braces, which used to be the standard for aligning teeth. These braces, however, are clunky and visually unappealing, so many people don’t want to wear them even if it will help their…Continue Reading >>
The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings
At the Charlotte Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, we don’t focus solely on cosmetic issues. We also provide regular dental services, among which is oral cancer screening. Oral cancer screenings are an important step in catching cancer or precancerous lesions at an early state, before it has had a chance to metastasize to other areas of…Continue Reading >>
The Smile of a Champion: How Tiger Woods Got His Game Face Back in Time for the Masters Tournament
Being one of the world’s best-known sportsmen and one of the best golfers in the history of the game comes at a price. Of course, when your name is Tiger Woods, you can certainly afford it. Although facts are unclear as to the specific dental procedure Tiger Woods recently had done to fix his smile,…Continue Reading >>
Whiter Teeth Can Lead to More Success at Work and Love
A study done at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California found that people who whiten their teeth are more likely to have greater success at work and love. The University performed a 3 part study testing to see if whitening the participant’s teeth really made a difference. In the first part of the study,…Continue Reading >>