If you’re like most people, you probably don’t look forward to going to the dentist. From the often-dreary atmosphere, to the grinding, poking, and prodding of tools inside your mouth, going to the dentist may not be high on your list. At Skyview Dentistry in Charlotte, North Carolina, we understand...
Missing a tooth can take a toll on your self-confidence, especially if it’s at the front of your mouth. What you may not realize, however, is that missing a tooth can affect more than just your smile. At Skyview Dentistry in Charlotte, North Carolina, we treat many patients who have...
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably heard the jokes and urban legends about the horrors of root canal therapy. In fact, root canals have become a standard analogy for the most painful and traumatic situations imaginable. If most people are to be believed, they’d rather endure just about anything...
Whether you have broken teeth, gaps, or permanent tooth discoloration, veneers are an easy and affordable way to enhance your smile. At Skyview Dentistry in Charlotte, North Carolina, our skilled dental team can use veneers to get your smile photo-ready for the holidays. How veneers can improve your smile Veneers...
The holiday season always seems to arrive much faster than you realize, often leading to last-minute shopping trips, travel arrangements, and impulse gift purchases. This holiday season, look your best for all the festivities with something you can do before the rush begins: professional teeth whitening. At Skyview Dentistry, Charlotte,...
In order to maintain the best possible oral hygiene, you should brush and floss twice a day and have your teeth professionally cleaned twice a year. But, sometimes life can get in the way of your ability to maintain optimal dental health. When circumstances prevent you from maintaining the best...
As of 2019, approximately 41 million Americans are wearing dentures. Prosthetic tooth replacement has been around since 2500 BC, when people, from what’s now known as Mexico, used wolf teeth. Dentures have come a long way since then, and today, they can be customized to look just like your original...
The temporomandibular joints (TMJs) on either side of your jaw are more than just a mouthful to pronounce. They may also be the source of your headaches. If you wake up with headaches, or you have unexplained headaches throughout the day that are accompanied by jaw pain, the two may...
If you’re one of the 6 million people who’ve decided to use the Invisalign® system for straightening your teeth, you’re probably more than excited about your future smile. But now that you have your clear aligners, you may wonder what you need to do to take care of them. Well,...
Even if you weren’t born with perfect teeth, dental veneers can transform your smile into the symmetrical, white, dazzling teeth you’ve always desired. Veneers are one of the most versatile ways to correct a variety of dental issues. The exceptional team of cosmetic dentists at Skyview Dentistry in Charlotte, North...
Maybe you wore braces when you were younger and now, years later as an adult, your teeth have slowly shifted away from their once perfect position. Does that mean you have to endure a mouth full of metal yet again? Absolutely not! Fortunately, the field of orthodontics has evolved, and...
You may have heard the words “periodontal disease” associated with oral health problems, but the condition may also impact your overall health. Just what is periodontal disease? “Dontal” translates as “teeth,” and “perio” means “around an area.” Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums, ligaments or bones that support...
If you’re missing a tooth, you have many replacement options to choose from, including dentures, bridges, and dental implants. While dentures and bridges have been around for years, dental implants are emerging as the tooth replacement option of choice. Among men and women in the United States who get dental...
You’re never too old to start feeling more confident about your smile or to better care for your teeth. Whether you’re older in age and have never had particularly straight teeth or you could use a tuneup after having braces decades ago, Invisalign® has a lot to offer. To find...
If the thought of having to receive mouth-numbing local anesthetic or hear the sound of the drill makes you feel nervous about climbing into the dental chair, you’re not alone. Dental-related phobias and anxieties keep millions of Americans away from the dentist each year, and with potentially serious oral health...
