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Six-Month Braces

Invisalign "proficiency requirements" or just a QUOTA?

It has been an interesting couple of weeks when it comes to Six-Month Braces and Short-Term Ortho in general in our office...... We had planned to attend InvisAlign certification in Raleigh on June 12th so we could start offering this service to our patients. Personally, I'm not that big a fan of those clear aligners at all, because they cost more (we have to pay a hefty lab fee, which is why your fee is higher than for brackets), they don't work in as many cases (quite a few limitations), and they take longer - ESPECIALLY if you lose 1 or more aligners and have to get some remade. However, so many people are interested, we figured.....why not? We can offer it for the situations in which it is a good option and offer the "invisible brackets" for everyone else. BUT THEN.... On June 1st, Align Technologies (the company that actually runs the operation) sent an email to all of it's providers in conjunction with a Press Release to the public with some major news. Since we had just signed up, we weren't even on the list of people who received the emails, so fortunately I found out about this through an online forum for dentists, and oooooooh boy, looks like they stepped in it this time! Here is the link to the Press Release: InvisAlign Makes a Huge Mistake in Doctor Relations! (BTW - that's not what they call it, it's just what most of us dentists think) Simply put, by the end of this year, an enormous percentage of dentists will allegedly no longer be "qualified" to offer InvisAlign to their patients simply because they don't do 10 cases per year. Heck, even [...]

By | 2012-02-28T05:38:00-05:00 June 14th, 2009|Cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, Six-Month Braces|0 Comments
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Dental Implant Bridge Smile Makeover in Charlotte

Some Smile Makeovers are easy, but some are complicated and require combining several techniques to get the best result.  The following is an example of one that used 3 different procedures in our Charlotte dentist office: A bridge on 2 dental implants Six Month Braces NTI nightguard for migraine relief Cosmetic Dentistry with Dental Implants When Kat first came to us in August 2006, she was ready to improve her smile, and she had some major complicating factors.  She knew about the significant gum recession, was unhappy about the dark metal lines around her dental bridge, and wanted to brighten/straighten her whole smile. But beyond that, she had some more problems: Crowded lower front teeth that were banging against the back of the upper dental bridge She clenched her teeth intensely, pushing the lower front teeth powerfully against the back of the upper dental bridge A history of chronic migraines that did not respond to conventional treatment, and as she'll tell you in a heartbeat, she tried EVERYTHING. The 2 teeth holding up the bridge had cracks in the roots A very high smile line, meaning that - when she smiles big - her lip rises way up high so that even the gums show (most people don't do this) Two Dental Implants for a Bridge We spent quite a while talking about how all these things fit together and all the possibilities to give her a beautiful smile she would love.  We finally decided on the following: [...]

By | 2017-06-09T20:45:20-04:00 May 2nd, 2009|Cosmetic dentistry, Dental implant(s), Six-Month Braces, TMJ Problems, Migraines and Headache Relief|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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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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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 | 2009-03-26T21:20:25-04:00 March 26th, 2009|Cosmetic dentistry, Six-Month Braces|0 Comments
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Six Month Braces: Straight Teeth in 6 Months

What Are Six Month Braces? We just finished up this example of Six Month Braces in our Charlotte dentist office today -- doesn't need much explanation, just that it took about 6 months and the patient was thrilled.  :-) Dental Braces Don't Have to Take Years Seriously......dental braces do not always take 2 years, and by using light force, practically invisible clear brackets, and space age wires, we can gently move teeth for a straight smile in only 6 months.  If you're unhappy with your smile, Six Month Braces are a faster and more affordable alternative to InvisalignTM. And if you're looking for a Charlotte dentist with years of experience in getting patients straight teeth quickly and comfortably, give us a call! You can see more examples of our patients in our Six Month Braces Photo Gallery. Are You a Candidate for Six Month Braces? Many people don't believe that they are a good candidate for Six Month Braces, but far more people are than aren't.  Here are a few questions to ask to get an idea if it will work for you: Is the bite on your back teeth pretty stable?  In other words, do your teeth fit together in the back without causing any problems? Do you have any jaw pain or history of headaches?  These indicate possible bite/jaw problems and usually need more comprehensive braces. Do you have some mild spacing between your teeth, or mild crowding? Do you want to avoid those ugly metal braces for 2-3 years and just concentrate on the front teeth that show in your smile? Patients tell us they absolutely love seeing their teeth straight in such a short time, and that it's so affordable.  You can read some of our Patient Testimonials [...]

By | 2016-08-15T08:07:05-04:00 January 12th, 2009|Dental Braces, Six-Month Braces|0 Comments
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