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  • Think the Dentist is Expensive? Then Brush and Floss!

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

    Do you have a lot of dental problems that seem really expensive to fix, whether it’s dental fillings, crowns, root canals, or dental implants?  Do you feel like the dentist is just out for your money when you’re told you have cavities or gum disease, but nothing is hurting, so you think they’re just making […]

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  • Do Silver Fillings Poison You? HECK NO, Dr. Oz!

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: May 9, 2013

    Since Dr. Oz (anyone else think the similarity between the TV doc and the The Wizard have some similarities, like they’re pretty much full of it?) had a segment on his show recently about “Toxic Teeth”, our Charlotte dentist office has again been getting the question, “Should I remove my silver fillings?” The “Great and Powerful […]

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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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  • Recent Six Month Braces Cases

    Posted by: Charles Payet | On: April 29, 2013

    Are you looking to improve your smile by straightening crooked teeth, but perhaps you really don’t want to go through 2-3 years of braces?  While we can definitely help with complicated cases by using InvisalignTM, the clear alternative to braces, for patients who have more limited goals, Powerprox Six Month Braces is a great option! […]

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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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