Category: Why Dentistry Fails
You know that little message in the passenger-side mirror on all cars? The one that says, “Objects in the Mirror May Be Closer Than They Appear?” It’s basically saying – objects in the mirror ARE closer than they appear, so BE CAREFUL! Well, it would be really nice if patients could understand that when dentists [...]
One of the most frustrating things that dentists have to deal with on an every day basis is this very simple question: ”But Dr. Payet, how can I have a cavity when nothing hurts?!” And you know what? The very simple fact is this: Cavities don’t always hurt – at least, not until they are REALLY bad, [...]
I’d like to start off this post with a short story written by my friend and colleague, Dr. Alan Mead, on his blog Mead Family Dental. I have a friend who told me about something that happened to him recently. “So I was jogging the other day and one of my toes fell off. It [...]
Does it seem like you get a lot of cavities, even though you try to take really good care of your teeth with regular brushing and flossing, and visit your dentist regularly? If so, you’ve probably started thinking that you just have “soft teeth” and there’s nothing you can do about it. But keep reading [...]
Absolutely! As an example of how, let me tell you Michael’s story: “Ever since I had that crown done, it hurts to bite down!” Michael first came to see me not because of a dental problem, but because he was taking over our office computer network in the fall of 2010. However, as he was [...]
While not exactly common, it is also not unusual for us to hear a woman say, “Doc, I never had any cavities until after my baby; I heard that the baby steals the calcium from teeth before they’re born. What do I do?” Can Your Baby “Steal” Calcium from Your Teeth to Cause Cavities? The [...]
Patients often wonder about why we recommend expensive treatments for teeth that don’t seem like they “need” it. Today was an excellent example of why our recommended treatment may change while we are working on a tooth, as well as why we say you need a crown when nothing really seems wrong. Lastly, it is [...]
One of the most common questions we get when people come for their dental check-ups and cleanings is, “I seem to be having bad breath a lot recently; how come?” Alternately, they may ask if there are any products we recommend to help get rid of bad breath. Remarkably, there is little good information available [...]
One of the most common questions we hear, when we first have to give a patient the bad news that they have 1 or more cavities is, “But doc, how come it doesn’t hurt?” It’s a common misconception that a cavity will always give you a toothache. Cavities Don’t Hurt Until It’s BAD Today yielded another [...]
It’s not uncommon for me to ask a new patient at our Charlotte dental office, “Do you have any issues with acid reflux/heartburn?” It’s also not uncommon for that new patient to ask in response, “Why do you ask?” The answer is simple and easy to understand once you think about it, but most people [...]
"Dr. Payet is an amazingly gifted dentist. I liked my smile before but was amazed at the difference the veneers made. His attention to detail and "chair side manner" made me comfortable during the entire process. He genuinely cares and goes to great lengths to ensure you are happy and 100% satisfied. I highly recommend Dr. Payet to anyone looking for a great Charlotte dentist!"