Blog - Smiles by Payet

  • Are Amalgam/Mercury/Silver Fillings Safe?

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: February 9, 2009

    While silver/amalgam fillings are not requested very often in our practice, as most prefer to have fillings that blend in with their natural teeth, they are something that we do when situations warrant, as I discussed in an earlier post. However, when it comes to the general topic of silver fillings, there are a lot […]

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  • An exciting future for digital dentistry

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: February 3, 2009

    Tonight was the first meeting of 2009 for the Charlotte, NC area CEREC Study Club, which I  founded shortly after I took possession of my CEREC 3D CAD/CAM system on December 31st, 2007.  (If you’re unfamiliar with the terms, CAD/CAM means “Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Milling.”)  It was really a very exciting meeting (ok, most people probably […]

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  • New Patient Education videos now in the office!

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: February 3, 2009

    Oh, it feels so good to finally be able to announce this, as I’ve been working on it so hard for so many nights after my family has gone to bed, but FINALLY I have begun producing some new Patient Education videos to help explain a number of options that we offer by using pictures […]

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  • Migraine and Tension Headache Treatment

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: January 26, 2009

    One of my favorite therapies to offer patients is the NTI-tss, also known as the Nociceptive Trigeminal Inhibition – tension suppression system. From the name, it’s easy to see why we simply call it the NTI, though.  🙂  Why is it one of my favorite therapies?  For a very simple reason: it’s not often that […]

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  • Sleep Apnea, Snoring, and Dentistry

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: January 18, 2009

    There is a rapidly growing area of dentistry concerned with treating sleep apnea and snoring.  There’s an important reason for this, too….people who snore and/or experience sleep apnea on a regular basis are at SIGNIFICANTLY higher risk of certain health issues.  I am going to relate a very personal story that I hope will help […]

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  • Six Month Braces: Straight Teeth in 6 Months

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: January 12, 2009

    What Are Six Month Braces? We just finished up this example of Six Month Braces in our Charlotte dentist office today — doesn’t need much explanation, just that it took about 6 months and the patient was thrilled.  🙂 Dental Braces Don’t Have to Take Years Seriously……dental braces do not always take 2 years, and by […]

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