Blog - Cosmetic dentistry

  • Cosmetic Dentistry: Invisalign and a Dental Implant

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: March 4, 2014

    In cosmetic dentistry, matching a single front crown or veneer to the natural teeth around it is considered the single most difficult cosmetic challenge there is.  And when that crown is on a dental implant, it’s even harder.  This is when you want a dentist with lots of experience to put together the right plan […]

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  • Digital Dentistry is Awesome!

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: December 17, 2013

    Truly, the wave of the future in dentistry is DIGITAL, and not just in computers in the rooms.  Digital dentistry is expanding into every aspect of modern dental care, and I love being part of it!  Here’s just one example from this week: Digital Dental Impressions – NO GOO and Much Faster When you need […]

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  • Stunning Cosmetic Dentistry in One Visit

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: May 2, 2013

    While not an easy job, some days dentistry is one of the most rewarding jobs on the planet, and today was one of them! Cosmetic dentistry can take many forms, but when it involves multiple different procedures and materials, it can be an hugely challenging job to make it all turn out just right.  In […]

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  • Conservative Cosmetic Dentistry

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: April 20, 2013

    When people think of “cosmetic dentistry,” they usually think of things like porcelain veneers and teeth whitening; most don’t think of dental braces, but really, braces ARE a form of cosmetic dentistry, and they’re often a much more affordable and conservative way to give you a great smile. Dental Braces and Cosmetic Tooth Bonding for […]

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  • Does Your Dentist Already Know Everything?

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: March 14, 2013

    Have you ever asked your dentist how much Continuing Education s/he takes per year?  OK, maybe a different question should have been first – do you know that every state in the US requires a dentist to take a minimum number of hours of Continuing Education (CE) to keep their license in good standing, but […]

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  • Cosmetic Tooth Bonding to Close Spaces Between Teeth

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: February 20, 2013

    Before the 2008 Economic Recession, we used to do a fair amount of Cosmetic Dentistry at our Charlotte NC dentist office, especially with porcelain veneers.  Since then, however, the number of people willing to pay the high fees for 8-20 veneers has dropped a lot, and many people now also prefer Six Month Braces instead, […]

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