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Seven Ways To Get Your Smile Ready For Summer!

monroe2020-07-16T17:11:15+00:00April 30th, 2017|Dental Bonding, Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Fixed Bridges, Implants, Teeth Cleaning, Teeth Whitening, Veneers|

With a whole season of fun events ahead you’ll want to make sure you look your best. Whether you are posing for that summer beach picture or smiling at a wedding you want your teeth to look their best. Make an appointment at Carolina’s Dental Choice to have your teeth cleaned or perhaps get a quick fix for a problem tooth.

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Here are quick ways to improve your smile for the summer:
1 Teeth Whitening
Do you drink several cups of coffee in the morning or eat foods that stain your teeth? Dr. Vaghani or Dr. Luckhardt can remove those stains with a simple, inexpensive teeth whitening procedure within a few weeks. Using a carbamide peroxide gel that stays active for up to 6 hours you should notice a dramatic difference within a day. Our dentist use Opalescence tooth whiten gel. It has a good track record and can safely be administered at home. The gel can stay on for short periods of time or over night. Patients often find this form of teeth whitening easy to use. The Opalescence gel comes in three different flavors and prevents dehydration. The gel works by bleaching your teeth to get rid of stains or discoloration.
2 Teeth Cleaning
Sometimes all it takes is a deep clean to do the trick! A deep clean at Carolina’s Dental Choice is an easy way to give your teeth a lift and help prevent dental issues. It is recommended that patients make it a routine to have their teeth cleaned regularly.

During a routine clean, patient’s teeth are brushed diligently, flossed, and examined for cavities and other dental formalities. This teeth cleaning removes plaque and tar that form on the teeth that can be hard to see and difficult to remove. The dentist will clean each individual tooth and remove all unwanted materials on the tooth through brushing, flossing, scrapping, and special dental techniques.

3 Dental Crowns

Uneven teeth? Discolored teeth? Or a week tooth? That’s where dental crowns can help. Dental crowns are designed to help restore the shape, color, and strength of a tooth. This is a considerable option for dental and cosmetic reasons. One of our experienced dentists will examine your teeth to see if a dental crown is necessary and to identify which crown would bet fit your dental needs. A dental crown is a tooth shaped, porcelain crown that goes over the tooth. This is best for weak teeth that are predicted to crack or break or for teeth that have already cracked. The dental crown can also help support dental bridges or be used for cosmetic purposes.

As a bonus, most insurance companies cover dental crowns if the procedure is necessary.

4 Veneers

Looking for that perfect Hollywood Smile? Veneers are a great choice to cosmetically enhance your smile. The veneer is a thin custom made cover that can be placed over the teeth. They are made of porcelain and look identical to natural teeth. The veneer is permanently bonded to your tooth to keep your smile looking great!

Veneers change the shape, size and color of your teeth. First, a small portion of the original enamel is removed, this allows for room for the veneer to be placed on the tooth and function just like the natural tooth. Veneers may even be placed on the same day with minimally prepped veneers. This type of veneer requires no enamel to be grinded down.

5 Implants

If you have thought about dental implants before, take a second look. This procedure and the products associated with it have changed dramatically over the last six months. Implants are the latest innovation in cosmetic dentistry. If you are missing a tooth or two dental implants are a recommended way to replace missing teeth. The implant is a permanent replacement that is durable and looks natural. It can also be an alternative to getting dentures. Dental implants are embedded into the jaw and covered with an artificial tooth that matches other teeth.

There are two types of dental implants; endosteal implants and subperiosteal implants. Endosteal implants are directly implanted through a surgical procedure that implants directly into the jawbone. After the gum tissue is healed another surgery is needed to connect a post to the original implant. After these surgeries have taken place am artificial tooth is placed on the post. The subperiosteal implants are metal frames that are placed on to the jawbone just below the gum tissue. When the gum heals, the frame is secured into the jawbone. Then a post is attached to the frame and an implant is attached.

6 Fixed Bridges

The fixed dental bridge is another method done at Carolina’s Dental Choice to help repair missing teeth. A fixed bridge is a procedure used to replace one or more missing teeth. A bridge consists of two or more crowns. These artificial teeth can be made using gold, alloys, porcelain, or a mixture. The bridges are supported by natural teeth or implants. Dental bridges have many benefits that can help you obtain the perfect smile, create a proper way of speaking and eating, create structure, and prevent teeth from moving out of place.

There are three main types of dental bridges; Traditional Bridges, Cantilever Bridges, and Maryland Bonded Bridges. Traditional Bridges uses a crown for the tooth or implant on either side of the missing tooth. This is the most often form of bridge and is usually mad in ceramics or a porcelain fused to metal. Cantilever bridges are used when there are adjacent teeth on one side only of the missing teeth. This is not a very common form of bridge. Finally, there is the Maryland Bonded Bridge, these are gums supported by a framework of metal or porcelain and use porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, or plastic teeth. The wings are often on one side of the bridge and bond to natural teeth.

7 Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is a very quick and easy way to repair teeth that have cavities, cracks, chips, or to alter the shape and size. Dental bonding is a one-trip visit that makes it quick and easy. The bond is very cost effective. The bond is done by using a tooth-colored resin that is a durable plastic material. The dental bond can last anywhere from three to ten years!

To book an appointment before your spring event call Carolina’s Dental Choice at 704-289-9519. Dr. Brown and his team of wonderful dental experts would love to help enhance your smile so you can be confident and smile with pride!

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Benita Watts Spotlight: 30 years at the Dental Office

monroe2020-07-16T17:23:28+00:00March 31st, 2017|General|

Benita Watts, Carolinas Dental Choice

Wow, 30 Years! That’s the usual response when people find out how long Benita Watts has been working at Carolina’s Dental Choice in Monroe. Benita has over 3 decades of experience and tenure at Carolina’s Dental Choice. She has seen Carolina’s Dental Choice way before that was the name. She has seen several different owners and numerous interior designs.

Benita Watts is the Administrative Manager at Carolina’s Dental Choice in Monroe, North Carolina. She was born and raised in North Carolina where she is a Union County Native. Benita has two children and four grandchildren. When she isn’t working in the office she loves to spend time with her family. 30 years ago, prior to entering the dental community she never pictured herself working at a dental practice but now she could not picture it any other way! Benita was looking for a career that she could truly feel passionate about. She never thought about her current position but considers it fate when her friend offered her the position. The position was an opportunity she could not resist. Benita brags that from day-one her work has included friendly faces and a steady work schedule – her description of the ideal job!

Benita and her colleague and close friend, Regina Martin, have been at the dental office for quiet sometime. They have seen the many changes as the practice has morphed from new owners and new employees to new interior designs and new dental equipment. Recently the office was totally revamped with new people, new designs, and new equipment. Dr. Brown and his wife Missy purchased the office in early 2016. They infused the office with a new energy and a renewed dedication to excellence for their patients. What a new adventure! The office was completely remodeled and new equipment was installed. Benita said, it was a big adjustment but she loves working for Dr. Brown. Her favorite new equipment was the fancy 3D Head Scanner. In the small town of Monroe, the dental office makeover was the talk of the town. Everyone was interested to see the office makeover and see the new equipment.

Even after 30 years, Benita is still in love with her job! She has been there for such a long time that working in the dental community has become a second family. She is dedicated and passionate about helping patients. Her experience and knowledge of working with patients is extraordinary and makes her a sought after employee in the dental community. She is a veteran at making patients feel welcomed and informed. Sometimes patients get nervous about a visit to the dentist office but as soon as they encounter Benita they know they are in good hands. Fortunately, Benita has no plans for a career change or retirement so the good people of Monroe will be able to count on seeing her at Carolina’s Dental Choice for years to come.

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Carolina’s Dental Choice’s New Technology: The 3 Dimensional Digital Device

monroe2020-07-16T17:23:35+00:00March 26th, 2017|Dentures|

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Carolina’s Dental Choice has recently had a full makeover from new interior design to new technology and equipment. The new upgrades help provide patients with a comfortable environment and excellent dental services. The new equipment gives you the most thorough x-rays of your teeth. The 3 dimensional digital device is a unique piece of technology that allows your dentist to view a 3D scan of your entire mouth. The x-rays make it easy to view teeth at every angle.

How it works

The 3 dimensional digital device is a tooth x-ray technology that allows the patient to receive a full head scan to get images of the entire jawbone and teeth. The technology is a tall stand-up machine that has a cylinder that rotates from the shoulders up to the jawbone. The cylinder slowly rotates around the client’s head and takes 3D and 2D photos. This gives the dentist a clear view of the jawbone from every angle. The device collects three different types of 3D data and even creates a virtual patient in 3D. Images taken with this innovative technology show things like bone structure and nerve canals. The images create a stronger since of safety when doing oral surgeries such as dental implants. Dentist feel more confident using this equipment and patients report feeling safer and more secure with tangible images of the jawbone and teeth. The 3 dimensional digital device collects three different types of data that creates:

Ease of Operation
High Definition Images
Increased Diagnostics

Schedule an Appointment

Eager to check out the new technology and remodel at Carolina’s Dental Choice? Make an appointment with Dr. Brown and his excellent team today at Carolina’s Dental Choice in Monroe, North Carolina. Make an appointment by calling (704)289-9519.

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Dental Implant Supported Dentures from Carolina’s Dental Choice in Monroe

monroe2020-07-16T17:23:42+00:00February 24th, 2017|Dentures|

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Get the 411 on Dental Implant Supported Dentures from Carolina’s Dental Choice in Monroe!

So you are ready to eat and speak with confidence? Dentures may be the solution that can bring back your smile. For those of you who may not already be familiar with dentures, they are loosely defined as removable teeth replacements that are custom fit to your mouth.

Pros:

Dentures are convenient.
Getting dentures is usually a very quick process.
With the help of Medicare dentures are low cost.
If the fitting is implemented by a reputable dentist, they are custom fit to the patient’s mouth and make for a snug fit.
Unlike the dentures of the past, most dentures do not interfere with speaking or eating in comfort.
Dentures also help support facial muscles that would normally sag without support.

Cons:

Some people find the removal of dentures to be a tedious task.
Believe it or not, just like we lose our keys occasionally, we also lose our dentures!
Cleaning dentures is not always an easy task and cleaning solutions are costly.
Bottom line, dentures are tried and true products that can help improve your confidence with a great smile.

Can everyone wear dentures?

Normal and basic dentures rest on the gums but if you do not have enough teeth in the jaw you might want to consider another option like Dental Implants.

With dental implants, dentures have a special place to attach by snapping onto the implant. This helps to make the denture accommodates your mouth and creates a more comfortable feel. The implant- supported denture is much like a normal denture and still must be removed at night and cleaned routinely. If having a removable mouth fixture seems like too much then fixed options are available. You can speak with Dr. Brown at Carolina’s Dental Choice for other options like dental bridges or dental crowns.

Types of dentures with implants

There are two forms of dental implant dentures, bar-retained and ball-retained.

With either form the denture will need at least two implants to support the appliance. The dentures will be made as normal with an acrylic base that resembles the gums and porcelain or acrylic teeth that will appear almost like natural teeth.

BAR-RETAINED

The bar-retained dentures utilizes a thin metal bar to wrap around the jaw and attached to the implants. Here, clips or some form of attaching method is installed to attach to the bar so the denture can securely fit to the implants.

BALL-RETAINED

With the ball-retained dentures every implant holds a metal attachment for the attachment on the denture to fit into. The implants usually contain ball-shaped attachments for the socket-shaped dentures to fit into.

Both forms of implant-supported dentures are highly effective and easy to use. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Brown (704-289-9519) to find out which method would work best for you in consideration with the shape and form of your jaw.

Procedure for getting dental implants with dentures attached.

Once you lose teeth, it begins to wear away the bone in the jaw. For this reason the implants are placed at the front of the jaw because this area contains the most structure and the least amount of nerves.This procedure is usually very timely. With multiple surgeries, implants, and the placement of dentures

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normally takes around five to seven months. This procedure usually requires two surgeries. The first surgery is to insert the implants in the jaw under the gums. After about three to six months, the second surgery takes place to expose the implants.

4 Steps to a Successful Treatment:

Meet with Dr. Brown for a Consultation

Meeting with Dr. Brown for an initial consultation offers an opportunity to discuss your options for Implants and Dentures. This information will help you become familiar with the different procedures. Together, you and Dr. Brown can decided which option best fits your needs. Along with discussing the procedure, your dental history will be reviewed, x-rays will be taken, and impressions of your teeth and gums will be made.

First Procedure

In the first surgery, the implants will be placed into the jawbone. This is done by creating an incision in the gum and inserting the implant. A small hole is drilled in to the bone for the implant to attach and then is stitched up. After the implants are secured it is important to allow your jaw to heal. The dentist will wait three to six month to schedule to next step.

Second Procedure

Next the dentist will take x-rays, to ensure the implants have fused with the jawbone. If all is well, the second surgery will proceed. This surgery is a simple and easy procedure. A small incision is made to reveal the top of the implant. Once the top of the implants are visible, a healing cap is placed on them, this helps the gum tissue through the healing process. After about two weeks the healing caps will be replaced with abutments and impressions will be taken to create the dentures.

Dentures

After about five to seven months, a metal bar is placed on the abutments. Then, the dentures will be placed in and examined for a proper fit. After the lineup is fixed correctly and examined several times the teeth are placed into the framework permanently. At this time, the ball or bar attachment will be secured.

The Follow Up

After everything is complete it is important to take proper care of your new teeth. This means eating the correct foods, cleaning properly, and coming to the dentist for routine checkups.

Cleaning

Remove dentures at night
Remove to clean daily
Carefully clean dentures and attachments

Dental checkups

You will need to schedule regular appointments for the dentist to check the stability of your dentures
The clip on the bar-retained denture will need to be changed every six to twelve months.

Foods to avoid

Coffee and tea
Popcorn
Sticky foods
Nuts
Corn

With implant-supported dentures, your dentures will be more stable and secure to help you enjoy the things you love. Your new dentures will make eating and speaking natural and easy.

We encourage you to make an appointment with

Dr. Brown at Carolina’s Dental Choice today

by calling 704-289-9519.

Dr. Brown and his team of highly qualified professionals

will be happy to speak with you about any of your dental concerns.

For more information, you can also visit the website

at https://adambrowndds.com/.

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Cosmetic Dentistry That Works With Your Lifestyle

monroe2020-07-16T17:23:49+00:00February 6th, 2017|General|

Looking to improve your smile? Cosmetic dentistry can help bring you confidence through an impeccable smile. Whether you are looking for a simple whitening treatment or complex implants, cosmetic dentistry can work with your lifestyle.

Whitening is a fun and simple treatment that can brighten your teeth by remove stains and discoloration. This is an easy treatment that can fit all lifestyle. If you are looking for a totally brighter smile making an appointment with Carolina’s Dental Choice is a must. But if you are looking for a simple and affordable method to brighten your smile, using a whitening toothpaste or whitening stripes could be useful.

Another great way to build confidence in your smile, is with veneers. Veneers allow a dentist to enhance the structure of your teeth. This can be with correcting the color, length, or size of a tooth. Veneers are made in porcelain and are permanently bonded to the natural tooth. This procedure can be lengthy or can require little to no preparation. The shorter experiences are done with minimally prepped veneers. This is a great cosmetic option for a variety of lifestyles.

A great cosmetic dentistry option to enhance your smile, is crowns. Crowns are much like veneers, by enhancing the appearance of misshaped or discolored teeth. The cosmetic dental crown covers the teeth by cupping over and encasing the entire surface of the tooth. This procedure is commonly used to enhance the smile of those in a professional lifestyles.

Overall, cosmetic dentistry is a great option for anyone looking to build confidence in their smile. Whether you have plenty of time or are on a schedule cosmetic dentistry has a procedure that works with all lifestyle. Those looking for a quick process should consider whitening options or minimally prepped veneers. Whichever procedure is right for your lifestyle Carolina’s Dental Choice can help.

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Super Bowl Foods That Won’t Ruin Your Teeth

monroe2020-07-16T17:23:55+00:00January 24th, 2017|Teeth Cleaning|

A Super Bowl party is not complete without a vast array of food. There will be wings, beer, pizza, soda, and all other kinds of food that can do a number on your teeth. But there are also party-worthy foods that won’t be so unkind to your smile. Here are a few foods to bring to the party that Dr. Brown would approve of:

Cheese: Not only is cheese rich in calcium and protein, both very good for your teeth, it also has been proven to lower acid levels in the oral environment, thus reducing the risk of tooth decay. If you’re going to eat crackers, which are not so great for your teeth, have some cheddar or other hard cheese to go along with them.

Celery: If you’re going to have chicken wings, make sure you have some celery afterward. Not only will it provide relief from spiciness, its fibers scrape away food particles and bacteria from your teeth.

Carrots: Packed with Vitamin A and fiber, Carrots are very good for your teeth. Additionally, their crunchiness requires an increased amount of chewing. This in turn increases saliva production, which cleans your teeth.

Red Meat: This one may come as a surprise. When you think of red meat, healthy teeth may not be the first thing that springs to mind. But red meat is rich with phosphorus, essential for building enamel, and arginine, which hinders plaque formation. Go ahead, have a steak!

Almonds: Rich with both calcium and phosphorus, almonds can help strengthen teeth and even rebuild enamel. If you’re having a beer or two, counterbalance it with a handful or two of almonds.

Apples: This one is obvious, but still worth a mention. Apples’ crunchiness, nutrients, and high water content make them a perfect snack for keeping your teeth strong and clean. And who doesn’t like a fruit tray?

Whether or not you care about the two teams that make it to the big game, chances are you’ll be watching it, enjoying the evening with your friends, family, and neighbors. Enjoy whatever foods you want in moderation, but make sure to include some foods like the ones above to keep your smile healthy.

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Carolina’s Dental Choice – Same Quality, Great New Look

monroe2020-07-16T17:24:03+00:00December 31st, 2016|Adam Brown DDS, Dentist Office Monroe NC|

With nearly 37 years of experience, Dr. Brown and his team of dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants want to bring you the highest quality dental services in Monroe. Since the establishment of Carolina’s Dental Choice, patients have found that professional dental services, no matter how intricate, can be stress free. That’s because at Carolina’s Dental Choice, we are changing the perception of dentistry one happy customer at a time.

Our New Look

To begin with, notice the structure of our building. Doesn’t look like a dental practice, does it? That’s because our office is housed in a…well, a house. We even have a porch! Our physical structure matches the overall goal of our practice: we want you to feel as though you are family. Inside, our friendly office is completely new. Freshly painted walls and trim. Beautiful wood floors. Soft lighting and light music to set the mood. Doesn’t sound like your typical dental practice, does it? That’s because we aren’t.

Compare this with what people normally expect at a dentist office — a cold, uninviting waiting room. Stale conversation. Mysterious technology waiting to inflict pain. These are the perceptions most patients have of dental offices. And in order for Carolina’s Dental Choice to dispel such notions, we began with atmosphere. We have the expert technology to perfect your smile, great customer care, and an interesting, fun staff. But we want every aspect of your visit to be enjoyable. And that means we needed to update a few physical features to our practice.

What Sets Us Apart From Other Dental Practices

For starters, we care. Not that other practices don’t, we just care more. Not only does our family atmosphere immediately put you at ease, our variety of services offered, and the technology used, provide the highest quality of dental work you will find. When it comes to practices such as teeth whitening, preventative care, and restorative and cosmetic dentistry, we have the latest, newest technology to complete all services quickly, easily, and professionally. Here are just a few of the services we offer:

Teeth whitening
Implants
Periodontal treatments
Dentures
Veneers
Crowns
Sedation dentistry

One thing other dental practices do not want you to know about us is our ability to conduct high-level restorative dentistry. Why don’t they want you to know about this? Well, because restorative dentistry is an intricate procedure, often left for those few specialty dentists with steady hands and a vast knowledge of the practice. Luckily for us, Dr. Brown is one of these specialists.

What is restorative dentistry, exactly? It is any process by which extremely damaged teeth are repaired by adhering bone and tissue with metal and ceramic materials in order to make them whole again. Once the materials are adjoined to the teeth, they are sanded and smoothed to perfectly match the other healthy teeth. And, over time, you mouth begins to accept these new materials and strengthen them by growing new bone and tissue around the restored teeth. Needless to say, this process requires a steady and experienced hand. Lucky for us, we have multiple dentists who excel in this type of procedure.

In addition, all of Dr. Brown’s dentists practice directly under him. This means his vast experience and expert knowledge on modern dentistry are being carried on patient by patient. And, unlike most other dental practices, Carolina’s Dental Choice accepts Medicare, and our office is kid friendly.

Our Wonderful Staff

Not only do all our dentists apprentice under Dr. Brown, our office staff does as well. Known for his expertise in performing difficult, intricate dental procedures, and his wonderful rapport with patients, provides a perfectly rounded practice. And, in order to establish Carolina’s Dental Choice, Dr. Brown needed to hire a staff that shares in his desire for perfection on all fronts of customer care. From our office manager and patient service operator, to our fellow dentists and assistants, all are trained and excited to offer you the highest quality dental experience you have ever had.

And if you speak to any of our wonderful patients, that is exactly what you will hear: our staff is wonderful. As a matter of fact, Monroe has come to consider Carolina’s Dental Choice as more of spa dentistry. This is because we offer it all. And we offer it to anyone.

Come Join Our Family!

So what are you waiting on? Stop forcing yourself into those other offices with their boring waiting rooms and lackluster staff. Become one of our respected and looked after family members by making an appointment with Carolina’s Dental Choice today. It’s easy. Just call us at 704-289-9519 or stop in and see us in person. We are located at 704 South Southerland Ave. in Monroe, NC. And we are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 to 5:00, and Fridays from 7:00 to 1:00. We look forward to caring for you!

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Seven Ways To Get Your Smile Ready For Summer!

Benita Watts Spotlight: 30 years at the Dental Office

Carolina’s Dental Choice’s New Technology: The 3 Dimensional Digital Device

Dental Implant Supported Dentures from Carolina’s Dental Choice in Monroe

Can everyone wear dentures?

Procedure for getting dental implants with dentures attached.

Cosmetic Dentistry That Works With Your Lifestyle

Super Bowl Foods That Won’t Ruin Your Teeth

Carolina’s Dental Choice – Same Quality, Great New Look

Our New Look

What Sets Us Apart From Other Dental Practices

Our Wonderful Staff

Come Join Our Family!