Blog - Smiles by Payet

  • Porcelain Veneers for a Charlotte Smile Makeover

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: January 10, 2009

    Smile Makeover with Porcelain Veneers Porcelain veneers are one of the most requested cosmetic procedures in dentistry, and they can make a dramatic difference in your smile.  Here’s another case that we did in our Charlotte NC dental office a number of years ago. What Can You Change With Porcelain Veneers? Craig wasn’t happy with either […]

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  • Digital photography & patient communication

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: January 8, 2009

    See Pictures of YOUR Teeth to Understand What’s Wrong In today’s world, when dental patients are increasingly savvy about dental care, but also increasingly worried that they’re being taken advantage of, developing the critical trust between a patient and our team is occasionally difficult.  This is where the power of digital photography is so evident, […]

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  • Cracked teeth – Act early

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

    Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Cracks in Your Teeth One of the most common reasons that patients come to us for dental emergencies is cracked and broken teeth.  For some reason, this always seems to happen on weekends, when you’re out at dinner, or right after we’ve closed for a long weekend – go figure.  This […]

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  • Silver (amalgam) fillings: still a good choice in 2008

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: December 22, 2008

    Are Silver/Mercury Dental Fillings Safe? For many years, the dental profession has been moving away from gold and silver restorations to composite (plastic) and porcelain/ceramic restorations.  However, they are not always the smartest options for certain circumstances.   While there is a lot of misinformation out there about the alleged dangers of (mercury) silver fillings, here’s […]

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