One Dental Implant and 2 Crowns to Smile,

Can a Dental Implant Look Natural in a Smile? Are you missing teeth in the front and thinking about a dental implant  to replace it?  If so, are you concerned that the new tooth might not look as natural as your other teeth?  If so, then read on and see how terrific Tim’s smile looks with a [...]

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Invisalign Express = Fast Invisalign,

Until now, InvisalignTM has always been the clear alternative to braces with brackets, for patients who need complete orthodontic treatment.  If you only wanted to move a few teeth on just the top or bottom, it was impractical and too expensive; but not any longer.  If you’re looking for an Invisalign dentist in Charlotte, then [...]

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2012 — Exciting Changes Ahead!,

As our Charlotte NC dental office closed out 2011 and opens for 2012, there are some exciting changes and additions ahead, which we hope will lead to more comfortable, faster, longer-lasting, more esthetic, and even more successful outcomes for our patients of all ages.  So here’s a preview of the 2 biggest changes/additions: Dental Implants [...]

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A New Way to Stay in Touch: Google+,

Have you jumped into Google+, the newest and fastest-growing social media platform online, yet? If not, it’s remarkably easy to get started, and after using it on a personal level for the last 2 months or so, I must say, it’s turning into a wonderful way to stay in touch with people. There are some [...]

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Porcelain Veneers to Close Space Between Teeth,

Most of the time, when adults are looking for a Charlotte dentist to close gaps between their teeth, the best and most affordable way is our Six-Month Braces.  However, sometimes circumstances get in the way, and porcelain veneers become a better and faster option. Porcelain Veneers by a Charlotte Cosmetic Dentist Tishka came to us [...]

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10 Ways to Ruin a Smile Makeover,

Don’t Destroy Your Porcelain Veneers! With more than 12 years of doing cosmetic dentistry under my belt, including veneers, crowns, bridges, implants, and various combinations thereof, it is still surprising sometimes to hear a new way that a patient has chipped, cracked, or broken one of the beautiful restorations in their smile. Obviously, this is [...]

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A Toothache Can Kill You,

But the good news is, a visit to your dentist could literally save your life.  BTW — as much as I like using photos to illustrate a point, no worries here, this post is safe to view at work, at home, around the kids, and will NOT upset your stomach at all.  No gory photos! [...]

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Our Convenient Dental Office,

Have you ever gone to the dentist for a problem, only to learn that you were going to have to see 1 or even several specialists to get all your treatment done?  It’s a bit irritating and inconvenient, isn’t it?  Even having to make appointments at the dentist and the orthodontist to get a cleaning [...]

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What Causes “Soft Teeth?”,

Does it seem like you get a lot of cavities, even though you try to take really good care of your teeth with regular brushing and flossing, and visit your dentist regularly?  If so, you’ve probably started thinking that you just have “soft teeth” and there’s nothing you can do about it.  But keep reading [...]

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Teeth Whitening for Brown or White Spots,

Have you tried teeth whitening many times without success?  Do you have brownish or whitish patches on your teeth that just don’t change, no matter what you’ve tried?  Have you tried the In-Office “Laser” Whitening, the super-high concentration gels, the Crest White Strips.…..EVERYTHING.….only to see your teeth the same after 2 weeks?  If you’re looking for [...]

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