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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.

A neat little benchmark

Can't say it's terribly important in the greater scheme of things, but it's kind of neat watching the increase in views on the Smiles by Payet Dentistry Blog here. Just started at the end of November, and I really still have a lot to learn about SEO and how that works with blogs and websites, etc., but in the month of March we passed 350 views, which was very close to DOUBLE our previous high, and we'll pass 1,000 views sometime in the next 2 weeks or so. Just thought I'd share that tidbit. :-)

By Charles Payet| 2017-06-09T20:45:41-04:00 April 1st, 2009|ANNOUNCEMENTS|0 Comments

So many ways to keep up with Smiles by Payet Dentistry

It's amazing how interconnected everything is becoming, isn't it? I have to admit - I've felt a bit on the old side in recent months, as I FINALLY have discovered Facebook, Twitter, Digg, etc etc etc and started getting connected myself. My teenage daughter Natalie has had some good laughs as I learn my way around - and here I'd felt pretty Net-savvy! Anyway, you can now stay in touch with Smiles by Payet Dentistry in a number of ways: Smiles by Payet Dentistry website; an RSS feed will be available there soon. Smiles by Payet Dentistry Blog (you're already here), and we'll soon be setting up an RSS feed from here, too. Smiles by Payet Dentistry Channel on YouTube Smiles by Payet Dentistry on Twitter Smiles by Payet Dentistry on Facebook - sorry I can't make that a link, but I can't figure out how to find the actual Web address if you're a FB user looking for my page since I'm already logged in.....any tips? In the near future, you'll be able to find other videos, articles, posts, etc. on other Web connections, so keep an eye out for them!

By Charles Payet| 2017-06-09T20:45:44-04:00 March 28th, 2009|ANNOUNCEMENTS|0 Comments

Fun Fun Fun! Single-visit porcelain crowns with CEREC 3D!

OK, I know that most people don't think that going to the dentist is fun, but it sure can be a lot more interesting than it used to be for sure. The advent of digital dentistry, particularly CAD/CAM dentistry that allows us to make all-porcelain crowns in just 1 visit, is just pretty darn cool, and that's even according to my patients who've benefited from it. We brought the CEREC 3D system into our office at the end of December 2007, and in that time we're approaching our 200th CEREC crown. In the beginning, I didn't take many pictures because I was really concentrating on learning how to make the crowns beautiful, fit well, and happen smoothly and quickly. Now that we've become more comfortable with the technology, I'm taking the time to really take quality photos to show off just what we can do, and yesterday just was the perfect opportunity. This gentleman had these porcelain-to-metal crowns placed about 4-5 years ago, but he is a major grinder and started breaking the porcelain off within a year. That's one of the potential problems of adding porcelain on to metal like that. They obviously needed to be replaced, and he drove all the way from Asheville, NC for us to do this in 1 appointment; since we clearly needed very strong porcelain, we chose EMAX, which has truly remarkable strength. Take a look and see the results for yourself after the crowns were glazed in our oven: [wpvideo swuEeJjV]

By Charles Payet| 2017-06-09T20:45:46-04:00 March 28th, 2009|Uncategorized|0 Comments

A short video on Six-Month Braces

As I mentioned in a previous post on dental photography, I've been working to create Before/After videos of the different procedures we offer, and while they do take some time to put together, I am getting more of them completed. Here's one that describes a little more about the process of Six-Month Braces and what we can do for you to create a more beautiful smile. [wpvideo Zcw4pBY8]

By Charles Payet| 2009-03-26T21:20:25-04:00 March 26th, 2009|Cosmetic dentistry, Six-Month Braces|0 Comments

Dr. Jim Boyd – creator of the NTI-tss therapy for headaches & jaw pain

I count myself very fortunate to have known Dr. Boyd for about 4 years now, and it was through online communication with him that I originally began learning about the NTI and the remarkable abilities it has, in the hands of a properly trained dentist, to provide amazing relief to so many patients who've suffered from migraines, chronic tension headaches, TMD, jaw pain, etc. Quite honestly, he's been a tremendous mentor and influence during that time, and I am grateful for all the hard work he has put in to educate both doctors and patients on what we call "Parafunction," more commonly referred to as bruxism, grinding, or clenching. I'd like to share with you a video that he has posted on YouTube for both professionals and the public, in which he explains so clearly why he developed the NTI protocol and how it works and why it works so amazingly well. If you'd like a Complimentary Consultation to if you think the NTI might help you, please call us at 704-364-7069 orRequest an Appointment through our website. [wpvideo 4aGKM07U]

By Charles Payet| 2014-08-27T16:01:52-04:00 March 26th, 2009|Bruxism & Parafunction, TMJ Problems, Migraines and Headache Relief|0 Comments

Skipping your dental checkup now could cost you more long-term

The Chicago Sun-Times reported today that more Americans are choosing to cut back on visiting the dentist due to the current economic downturn..........with potentially far more expensive consequences than most think. Click HERE to read the full story in the Chicago Sun-Times. We understand the tempation to skip a regular check-up at your dentist's office when times are tough and budgets tight. We also hope you understand that staying on track with regular check-ups could literally save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in dental treatment later. Think about it this way: Skip an appt. now or decide to wait to get the filling done for $1-200........and when the cavity gets much bigger, you might need a build-up filling and crown for $900-1300. Skip getting the build-up filling and crown now for $9-1,300 and you may end up needing a root canal, too, which could add another $800-1100. Wait too long entirely and your tooth may not even be fixable and have to be extracted, and getting teeth replaced can be FAR more expensive than saving them. Just 1 dental implant and crown in Charlotte can cost $3500-5000; what if you need more than 1? Wait too long and multiple teeth that before only needed fillings, now need crowns and root canals? Wait too long and the early-stage gum disease that can be easily controlled now might progress to the point that they can't be saved and you end up in dentures. I know that I'm dramatizing the potential risks a bit here, but the thing is.....those risks are real and happen every day. It makes us really sad when patients put off the inexpensive treatment now and then have to pay a lot more, [...]

By Charles Payet| 2017-06-09T20:45:49-04:00 March 20th, 2009|Dental Insurance, Dental Philosophy of Care|0 Comments

Another Cracked Tooth due to Teeth Grinding

Grinding Your Teeth Can Literally Crack Them in Half I just can't say it enough - if you grind your teeth, you need a properly made and professionally adjusted dental nightguard! Perfect situation this morning: a young lady of only 29 years age came in for a root canal and crown because of a badly cracked tooth. It didn't look all that bad on the outside, and seeing how small the previous filling was, you'd really think that the chances of this are practically non-existent........but you'd be wrong. Take a look: And let me tell you - it is NOT a coincidence that this young lady has suffered from chronic migraines for years, but we haven't addressed that for her quite yet. First we had to get her out of the terrible pain she had every time she bit down. A Dental Nightguard Can Save You Money and Pain If you grind or clench your teeth (and notice that this tooth doesn't even look worn down or flattened), please be willing to spend a little money, even if your insurance doesn't cover it. It could literally save you THOUSANDS of dollars in dental treatment, lots of time in the dentist's chair, and even pain. Not convinced by this one tooth? Then check out my article on teeth damaged by grinding for decades! To make an appointment for a Complimentary Consultation: Request an Appointment Online or call us at 704-364-7069. We'll look forward to meeting you soon!

By Charles Payet| 2017-06-09T20:45:51-04:00 March 17th, 2009|Bruxism & Parafunction|0 Comments

Dental Insurance not covering cleanings 100%?

Dental Insurance is Changing When looking for a Charlotte dentist, patients often want to get the most from their employer's dental benefits. For ages, most dental insurance plans have included 2 cleanings, 2 exams, and 1 sets of x-rays every year. Of course, this is usually subtracted from your annual maximum, not something separate. However, I have to warn you - this is not always true any longer! With employers looking to cut costs, and insurance companies looking to find ways to keep from paying out as much, in just the last several months, we have run across this situation SEVERAL times, and it's getting more common. So just what is happening with your dental insurance coverage? 1) Just last week, we found 1 insurance company that now only pays 75% of the exam and cleaning, and that's even if you see a dentist who is in-network. It seems crazy, but true. Even if you go to a dentist who is in-network for this plan, they don't cover 100% of the exam and cleaning. Surprisingly, they DO still cover 100% of x-rays, but I expect to see that change soon, too. 2) In the last 3 weeks have found 2 insurance companies that now make you pay your deductible (usually $25-50/year for an individual) on your exam, x-rays, and cleaning! This means that - EVEN IF your plan covers 100% of the cleaning, exam, and x-rays, they still make you pay your deductible on that. This is fairly new; it used to be that deductibles would only apply to things like fillings, crowns, non-surgical gum therapy for gum disease, root canals, etc. Before this, if all you needed was the exams, x-rays, and cleanings every [...]

By Charles Payet| 2017-06-09T20:45:53-04:00 March 15th, 2009|ANNOUNCEMENTS, Dental Insurance|0 Comments

Yes – single-visit crowns can be beautiful!

Obviously, the single biggest advantage for patients with our CEREC machine is the ability to have beautiful, all-porcelain restorations completed in a single visit. Here's an example of how nice that can be. This patient had 10 porcelain veneers done about 2 years ago; due to her grinding habit, she had knocked off and broken one of the veneers. Rather than make a yucky impression and send it to the lab, while she had to wait several weeks with a temporary veneer, we made it right in the office. One visit porcelain veneer, no temporary, no second visit, and her smile was back to beautiful! See if you can guess which one was done by us on CEREC and which were done by the lab? If you need any tooth fixed, not just if it's a porcelain veneer, CEREC CAD/CAM can do it for you. Call our office 704-364-7069 or Request an Appointment Online.

By Charles Payet| 2017-06-09T20:45:56-04:00 March 13th, 2009|Cosmetic dentistry, Porcelain Veneers|0 Comments

Heartburn and cavities (tooth decay), tooth erosion, and tooth wear, asthma, ADD/ADHD

Quite frequently I get very puzzled looks from patients when I ask them if they have heartburn or have ever been diagnosed with acid reflux. First, they're thinking, "Why in the world is my dentist asking if I have heartburn?" and secondly they're thinking, "What in the world would heartburn have to do with my teeth?" Thirdly, they get even more puzzled if I ask if they suffer from asthma or anything like ADD/ADHD. So what's the connection among all these conditions, and why am I, your dentist, asking these questions? First, when it comes to the question about ADD/ADHD, please refer back to my recent post that followed up on NPR's reporting on Sleep Apnea and Behavioral Issues. There's some great information in there for parents. Secondly, when it comes to heartburn and teeth, think about this: Just what is heartburn? It's also known as Acid Reflux, and when it gets severe, it's known as Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disease, or GERD. It's acid from your stomach, and what does acid from your stomach do? The same thing that acid from any other source such as sodas, sucking on lemons or oranges, etc. - the acid literally eats away at the enamel of your teeth. So yes.....if you have heartburn frequently, you are most likely also going to have many more cavities, see greatly increased/worsened wear on your teeth, probably will see increased gum inflammation. So why do I also have ADD/ADHD and asthma in my post title? Simple because heartburn/acid reflux/GERD may play a real role in both of these conditions as well, because they are also linked to sleep apnea. While I could go into a lot of detail on the topic, there are [...]

By Charles Payet| 2017-06-09T20:45:58-04:00 March 9th, 2009|Sleep Apnea & Snoring|0 Comments