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Charles Payet

About Charles Payet

My profession and passion are one and the same: I've been a Charlotte dentist since 1999, and if you're in need of a dental office, we'll gladly welcome you. We offer most of the most modern technology available and a unique and broad combination of services. We know the dentist isn't the most fun place to be, but we try to make it the best possible, and since I truly love my job, we aim to offer the best dental care possible.

Porcelain Veneers Before and After

One of my very favorite people is a simply AMAZING woman named Terrie Reeves.  We first met at the Charlotte Yoga studio near Park Rd.  & Woodlawn Rd. about 5 years ago, when she was an instructor and I was a student.  Shortly after that, we got to talking about her smile and that, while she liked it ok, she would like it brighter and to fix the chips in the front teeth, and she'd noticed that it seemed her front teeth were getting thinner and more see-through.  So after a thorough dental exam and long consultations, we decided on a Total Smile Makeover for Terrie that would be completed with 16 porcelain veneers.  The top veneers were completed first, then the lower ones made to match, and ever since then, Terrie has absolutely loved her smile! And if you've ever met Terrie (which I highly recommend), you will understand when I say that her smile truly matches HER.  She is filled with more energy than any 10 people have a right to, and she has to be one of the happiest people I've ever met. If you've seen the portrait of her below before......don't be surprised!  After Terrie saw her post-Smile Makeover Portrait Shoot (on the side, I am a professional photographer as well), she asked if she could use some in her Wellness Coalition of America promotional materials; how could I refuse? :-)  

By | 2017-06-09T20:45:22-04:00 May 1st, 2009|Cosmetic dentistry, Porcelain Crowns, Porcelain Veneers|0 Comments
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Lead in Crowns from China? Not in our office!

It's been reported by the media recently that some dental crowns, made in China, have been found to have excessively high lead content.  Generally, these crowns come from very low-priced laboratories, but the full extent of the problem is not yet known. However, I want ALL of my patients (and potential patients) to know that we do not use any labs in China, and in fact, we rarely use crowns that have metal in them.  That's not to say that we are a "metal-free" dental office; by no means!  There are a number of very good reasons to use gold, silver, and mixed metals for different situations, but none of those require that we use cheap crowns from cheap labs that might put you at risk. In fact, my patients can be reassured that they aren't getting any metal the huge majority of the time because of our CEREC 3D CAD/CAM system that allows us to make incredibly strong, very natural-looking, beautiful crowns in just 1 appointment.  You can literally watch your crown being made! In those instances that we do have to use a dental laboratory, we can still avoid metal most of the time, but even then......all the labs that we use are proud to say, "Our dental lab work is made in the USA!" Just so you know it's perfectly safe to make an appointment for a crown with us, knowing there's no chance of lead in your crowns or bridges.

By | 2017-06-09T20:45:25-04:00 April 29th, 2009|Porcelain Crowns|0 Comments
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Gum (periodontal) disease, gum recession, gingivitis

Given how important gum health is to overall mouth health, it is kind of bad that I haven't addressed it yet on my blog, so it's time to get to this very important subject!  The first thing to note: as much as I love to use photos to illustrate different situations, I'm not going to use any pictures of gum disease, and please trust me on this....you don't want me to do so!  LOL  Gum disease can look pretty nasty (and it is!), and if you're reading this around lunch or dinner, I don't want you to lose your appetite.  :-) What is the Difference between Gum (Periodontal) Disease and Gingivitis? In simplest terms: Gingivitis is inflammation of your gums, but Gum Disease is infection of your gums. Both are caused by bacteria, but gum disease is more severe and has worse consequences for your overall health.  Don't believe me?  How about Whoopi Goldberg? If you listen to the TV commercials by certain mouthrinse manufacturers, you'd think gingivitis is pretty darn bad.  True, you should not ignore it, but no, it does not mean your teeth are on the verge of falling out. What Makes Gingivitis Turn into Periodontitis (Gum DISEASE)? Whether or not gingivitis ever progresses to gum (periodontal) disease is affected by a number of factors, including The kinds and amounts of bacteria in your mouth Your immune system Your oral hygiene habits (brushing, flossing, mouthrinses, etc) Stages of Gum Disease Type I: the mildest form and is when gingivitis crosses the line into gum disease. Types II and III: getting progressively worse with the gum separating from the teeth, bone being lost, the gums getting redder and bleeding more easily, lots of [...]

By | 2017-10-11T09:39:42-04:00 April 29th, 2009|Periodontal (Gum) Disease|0 Comments
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Some exciting new offers for new dental patients in Charlotte, NC

We've recently begun offering some new New Patient promotions, so I realized I should post them here, too, and not just on our website.  Duh, right?  LOL  Anyway, just click on the Coupon to go to our website, where you can actually download the coupon, print it, and bring it in with you.  Be sure to tell us you found it here on the Smiles by Payet Dentistry blog! 3 Offers for New Dental Patients in Charlotte, NC

By | 2017-06-09T20:45:30-04:00 April 28th, 2009|ANNOUNCEMENTS, Six-Month Braces|0 Comments
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Dental Pain Management and Medicines

Very often we are asked for pain medications after difficult procedures; while they are sometimes necessary, the most effective medications that you can get for dental pain are generally over-the-counter ones.  Here's what we recommend, and it's what we recommend usually for all but the most difficult surgeries in our office: Starting immediately (or even right before the procedure is the best), take UP TO 800mg Ibuprofen (you can take less, but do NOT take more!) Three hours later, take UP TO 1000mg acetominophen/Tylenol (again, you can take less, but do NOT take more!) Continue alternating these every three hours.  Because they work in slightly different ways, by overlapping them you get 2 types of relief at all times.  In addition, they do not make most people drowsy compared to narcotic pain medications. What's the maximum dosage per day of each? (For Adults) Ibuprofen/Advil: DO NOT EXCEED 2400mg/day Acetominophen/Tylenol: Do not exceed 4000mg/day

By | 2014-08-29T18:19:08-04:00 April 26th, 2009|Taking Care of Your Teeth|0 Comments
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Dental payment plans, interest-free dental financing in Charlotte, NC

As I mentioned in my last post about patients without dental insurance, I would like to add that there is another great option that we offer at my dentist's office in Charlotte, NC, and that is CareCredit.  A tremendous number of my patients have used the 3-, 6-, and 12-Month Interest-Free Dental Patient Financing to help them get their dental work done without putting them in a bind. Check our website for the link to their Online Application, and you can have that ready when you come in, too.  The more you have done before you come in, the easier your appointment flow will be, and you can rest assured that you're covered financially.

By | 2017-06-09T20:45:32-04:00 April 23rd, 2009|Dental Care Payment Options, Dental Insurance|0 Comments
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Smiles by Payet Dental Discount Plan

I thought I'd just mention this again, as we've had increasing interest in our Smiles by Payet Dentistry Dental Discount Plan; as far as I know, it's the only Dental Discount Plan in Charlotte, NC that's offered.  Patients are finding some real savings with it.  We are only offering this for patients with NO Dental Insurance; alternately, if you have an HMO or DMO plan and don't want to see the dentist your network says you have to see, this option would work for you, too!

By | 2017-06-09T20:45:34-04:00 April 21st, 2009|ANNOUNCEMENTS, Dental Insurance|0 Comments
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Exciting new update at Smiles by Payet Dentisty

While it may not seem like an earth-shattering improvement, today we took a big step in improving our Customer Service today!  Today we installed some new software in our office called "Dentforms;" what this software allows us to do, starting NOW, is to become almost a PAPERLESS dental office. Now, you're probably thinking, "So what does that mean to me," right? Here's what it means: [...]

By | 2017-06-09T20:45:37-04:00 April 21st, 2009|ANNOUNCEMENTS, Dental Insurance, TMJ Problems, Migraines and Headache Relief|0 Comments
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New page on www.SmilesbyPayet.com – Dental photography

In our office, as I've demonstrated many times before, we use the power of digital dental photography to improve patient understanding of what's going on in their mouths.  Truly, as the 2 sayings go: Seeing is Believing, and A Picture is worth 1000 words. I've added a new page to our website along these lines, and I hope you'll enjoy it:  Smiles by Payet Dental Photography It's still a work in progress, so please bear with me - more to come!

By | 2017-06-09T20:45:39-04:00 April 19th, 2009|ANNOUNCEMENTS, Cosmetic dentistry, Dental photography, Six-Month Braces|0 Comments
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GO HEELS!!!!!

This has absolutely nothing to do with dentistry, except for the fact that I did attend the University of North Carolina for both my undergrad and dental school studies, but... The University of North Carolina Men's Basketball Team is the 2009 NCAA Champions!!!!

By | 2009-04-07T07:41:02-04:00 April 7th, 2009|ANNOUNCEMENTS|0 Comments
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