Blog - Dr. Charles Payet

  • Painless Laser Gum Surgery and One-Visit Smile Makeovers in Charlotte NC

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: July 30, 2009

    Man oh man, am I excited!  We are taking some bold new steps in technology here at Smiles by Payet Dentistry by upgrading to the newest version of our In-office, 1-Visit Crowns CAD/CAM system, the CEREC AC Bluecam, AND we’re FINALLY adding the Periolase MVP-7 laser to our practice, which is THE most effective treatment […]

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  • Before & After Pictures of Another One-Visit Porcelain Crown with CEREC

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: July 15, 2009

    Interestingly, this porcelain crown was done on the same patient as the last gold onlay that I posted.  So why a porcelain crown on this tooth instead of gold?  Simple — this one is more visible in his smile, and he wasn’t interested in having “bling” in his smile.  LOL  Given that strength and durability […]

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  • Gold Fillings, Crowns, Onlays for Teeth – still the Gold Standard!

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: July 14, 2009

    When asked what filling or crown material will last the longest, there is a very simple answer that has held true for over a century now, and it is still true today: Gold crowns, onlays, and dental bridges.  Plain and simple, as much as I love doing cosmetic/esthetic dentistry with the ceramic materials available today, […]

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  • A Complete Smile Makeover with Porcelain Crowns for Teeth Damaged by Bulimia

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: May 25, 2009

    Acid Erosion from Bulimia Damages Teeth There are many reasons patients come to see me for cosmetic dentistry.  One of the most common reasons is because their teeth are badly worn down from grinding, often in combination with acid erosion that has eaten away at the enamel.  Treating these cases can be complex, because if […]

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  • Baby Boomers – get your teeth fixed before you retire when you still have dental insurance and flex plans to help pay

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: May 6, 2009

    With more and more Baby Boomers approaching or entering retirement, an issue often not considered is their dental health.  I think it is actually an important topic to discuss, even more so in today’s economy. Will You Have Dental Insurance After Retirement? Many Baby Boomers – my parents included – have put retirement on hold, […]

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  • 13yo girl with back pain, headaches, jaw pain, acid erosion of teeth, ADD, gastric reflux, sleeps poorly….

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: May 5, 2009

    So what’s the connection amongst all these things?  Is it possible there’s one condition/issue that is a primary driving force behind all of these that, if addressed, could make an amazing difference in a young girl’s life……for her entire life?  The answer is (of course, or I wouldn’t be asking such obvious leading questions, right?  […]

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