Blog - Cosmetic dentistry

  • The Best Teeth Whitening Ever: Deep Bleaching Ultra

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: June 10, 2020

    In more than 2 decades of practicing dentistry full time, I’ve tried a lot of teeth whitening systems.  From the ZOOM! In-Office Whitening (one of the first with the bright blue light) to Ultradent’s Opalescence  Whitening Gels (still our favorite at-home teeth whitening system) and more, we’ve tried them.  But when it comes to whitening […]

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  • Dental Veneers for a Happy Smile

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: June 19, 2019

    When someone trusts us to transform their smile with dental veneers, that’s a big deal.  We take that trust seriously, & we love seeing the results as much as they do.  There’s one particular smile makeover though, that means more to me than any I’ve ever done.  I’ll share the journey, but you’ll have to wait […]

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  • Repairing a Broken Dental Bridge

    Charlotte dentist repairs dental bridge

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: March 23, 2019

    If you have a dental bridge and some of the porcelain has broken off in a place visible in your smile, the bridge usually has to be replaced.  Sometimes however, the bridge can be repaired with a creative and nifty technique called an “overcrown.”  This isn’t always an option, but when it is, it’s a […]

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  • Do CEREC Same-Day Crowns Last a Long Time?

    CEREC 1-Visit Crowns are Long-lasting

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: April 4, 2017

    When it comes to dental crowns, patients have long loved the convenience of the CEREC CAD/CAM system, but some patients do ask if these crowns are as good as the those made by traditional dental labs. They particularly want to know how long these crowns last, because no one wants to have them redone any […]

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  • Replacing Veneers after 15 Years

    10 porcelain veneers; cosmetic dentist Charlotte NC

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: April 30, 2016

    There are a number of important questions to ask when considering cosmetic dentistry, including porcelain veneers: How many veneers do I need? What can (and can’t) you change about my smile with veneers? When are veneers better than braces? How much do veneers cost? How long do veneers last and what happens when they need […]

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  • A New Smile with Porcelain Veneers for a Wedding

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: April 14, 2016

    As a cosmetic dentist, one of the absolute most satisfying parts of my job is the ability to give someone a new smile.  Especially when it’s because the person has an important event coming up, like getting married!  And that’s just what happened recently with our patients Michael and Becky.  🙂  Scroll beyond the photo […]

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