Charlotte Advanced Orthodontics - Dr. Pepper

04/30/2026

Welcome Dr. Matt! 🎉🦷

We are excited to introduce the newest member of our orthodontic family, Dr. Matt, who will be practicing alongside Dr. Pepper!

Dr. Matt brings an exceptional level of education, experience, and passion for patient care to our office. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University, where he was also a Division I soccer athlete on an athletic scholarship. He went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, graduating Summa Cum Laude and earning prestigious honors including Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) and the Gamma Pi Delta Honors Society. This is also where he met his wife Maria, who is a pediatric dentist!

Dr. Matt completed his orthodontic residency at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, where he received advanced training in complex, multidisciplinary cases and a wide range of orthodontic treatment techniques. He is a Board-Certified Orthodontist and an active member of leading professional organizations, including the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, West Coast District Dental Association, and the Charles H. Tweed International Foundation.

In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Matt is bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing him to connect with and care for an even broader range of patients.
Outside the office, he enjoys staying active through soccer, hiking, running, and paddleboarding. He also loves going on walks with his dog, August!

We are thrilled to have Dr. Matt join our team and can't wait for you to meet him. He and Dr. Pepper share the same treatment philosophy, and their treatment won’t change and they work hand-in-hand together to get an ideal result, and he shares our commitment to creating confident smiles that last a lifetime! 🦷

04/28/2026

Enjoy your new smile, beautiful! 🎉🩷

04/20/2026

Sí, puedes usar hilo dental con brackets. Y es más importante de lo que crees.

El uso del hilo dental ayuda a eliminar la placa entre los dientes y alrededor de los brackets, donde el cepillo no alcanza. No hacerlo puede provocar irritación en las encías y manchas no deseadas durante el tratamiento.

Este es el método sencillo que recomendamos.
Y si te preguntas dónde conseguir los aplicadores de hilo dental que aparecen en el video: Amazon: Platypus Ortho Flosser.

Guarda este video para tu rutina nocturna y compártelo con alguien que acaba de ponerse brackets.

¿Tienes preguntas sobre tu tratamiento de ortodoncia? Contacta a Charlotte Advanced Orthodontics, estamos aquí para ayudarte.

04/02/2026

Stop making these Invisalign mistakes.

As an orthodontic assistant, I see these every single day and they can seriously slow down your results:

- Not wearing aligners 20–22 hours/day
- Eating or drinking with them in
- Skipping your chewies
- Not cleaning aligners properly
- Switching trays too early or too late

Here’s the truth:
Invisalign only works if you do.

Consistency = faster results + better tracking + fewer delays.

Tag a friend who just started Invisalign.

03/30/2026

Just started Invisalign? Read this first.

The first 7 days can make or break your results.

Here’s what matters most:

1. Wear time (20–22 hours daily)
2. Proper use of chewies
3. Removing trays correctly
4. Calling us if something feels off

Soreness, attachments, even a slight lisp? Totally expected.

What’s not normal = not wearing them enough.

Stay consistent and your results will follow.

Save this as your Invisalign checklist + follow for more braces & aligner tips.

03/27/2026

Starting Invisalign? These habits make the biggest difference.

Invisalign treatment works best when patients stay consistent.

To keep your treatment on track:
• Wear your aligners 20–22 hours daily
• Remove them to eat, drink, and brush
• Rinse them whenever they come out
• Keep them in their case when not in your mouth
• Switch aligners as directed by your orthodontist

Clear aligners are simple to manage once you build the right routine.

Save this so you remember your Invisalign care routine.

03/25/2026

The first week with braces… here’s what most patients feel.

Just got braces? Don’t worry, a little soreness is totally normal.

Most patients feel tenderness in their teeth for 3–5 days after braces are placed as the teeth begin to shift.

The good news?
Your mouth adjusts quickly, and the discomfort usually fades within the first week.

You’ve officially started your smile transformation.

Have braces questions? Ask us at your next appointment or drop them in the comments 👇

03/13/2026

5 Water Flosser Mistakes We See All The Time with Braces

Using a water flosser with braces is one of the best ways to keep your teeth clean during orthodontic treatment… but only if you’re using it the right way.

At Charlotte Advanced Orthodontics, we see a few common mistakes patients make that can make water flossing less effective.

In this reel we cover 5 mistakes to avoid, including:
#1: Not flossing
#2: Missing the gumline
#3: Rushing through the process
#4: Starting at a high pressure
#5: Not using it daily

Save this reel so you remember these tips tonight when you floss.

Have questions about braces care? Ask us at your next appointment.

📍 Charlotte Advanced Orthodontics
Port Charlotte, Florida

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03/12/2026

If you have braces, a water flosser might become your new best friend.

Food and plaque can easily get trapped under wires and around brackets when you have braces. That’s where a water flosser (sometimes called a Waterpik) can help.

A water flosser uses a steady stream of water to help remove food and plaque from the hard-to-reach places around your braces.

Here’s how to use it:
- Use once a day
- Nighttime is best (before brushing)
- Spend about 1–2 minutes cleaning around all your teeth

Regular water flossing can help reduce:
✔️ Swollen gums
✔️ Bleeding
✔️ Plaque around brackets

Keeping your braces clean now helps ensure a healthy, beautiful smile when treatment is complete.

Have questions about water flossers or braces care? Ask us at your next appointment!

📍 Charlotte Advanced Orthodontics
Port Charlotte, Florida

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03/05/2026

Yes, you can floss with braces. And it’s more important than you think.

Flossing helps remove plaque between teeth and around brackets where your toothbrush can’t reach. Skipping it can lead to gum irritation and unwanted staining during treatment.

Here’s the simple method we recommend. And if you are wondering where to get those flossers in the video? Amazon: Platypus Ortho Flosser

Save this for your nightly routine and share it with someone who just got braces.

Have questions about your orthodontic care? Contact Charlotte Advanced Orthodontics, we’re here to help.

03/02/2026