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News segment with Terrie Reeves & Dr. Payet on "Train for Life", on TVNews 14 in Charlotte – coming soon!

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of recording a short interview with the Founder and President (and one of my patients) of the Wellness Coalition of America, Ms. Terrie Reeves, for her weekly segment on TVNews 14 (every Sunday) called "Train for Life." Each week, Terrie interviews people in different areas of life, all of which are somehow related to our total health and well-being.  My first interview was how dentists can be an important part of your health-care team, because many diseases can be diagnosed through various conditions that come up in the mouth - diabetes, leukemia, gum disease - especially this one, because it has been shown to be linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and more.  You can see the video segment that was aired in late spring 2009 at this link: Dental Health and Total Body Health Links (please note that the video must be viewed on Internet Explorer or Safari, but does not play on Firefox - sorry!). Well, today we'll be recording 2 new segments to be aired this fall.  The first will be on the NTI-tss, an FDA-approved and non-medication treatment for Chronic Migraine and Chronic Tension Headaches, and the second spot (won't air until November) will cover the most effective and comfortable treatment for periodontal (gum) disease available: the LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) protocol, which can only be performed by a dentist licensed in the use of the Periolase MVP-7 free-running pulsed Nd:YAG dental laser. I'll be sure to post links to each of these as they become available!  I must admit, it's kind of fun to become a local expert on dentistry for the media.  :-)

By | 2017-06-09T20:44:15-04:00 October 2nd, 2009|ANNOUNCEMENTS, Bruxism & Parafunction, LANAP - Laser Surgery for Gum Disease, Laser Dentistry, Migraine headaches, Periodontal (Gum) Disease, TMJ Problems, Migraines and Headache Relief|0 Comments
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Periodontal disease and Erectile Dysfunction? Seems crazy, but just maybe connected!

Wow - this one even surprised me!  Check out this summary of a recent study from the Journal of Sexual Medicine: Erectile dysfunction might be associated with chronic periodontal disease: two ends of the cardiovascular spectrum. Zadik Y, Bechor R, Galor S, Justo D, Heruti RJ. Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, Medical Corps, Israel Defense Forces, Zrifin, Israel. [email protected] INTRODUCTION: Both chronic periodontal disease (CPD) and erectile dysfunction (ED) are associated with cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, including smoking and diabetes mellitus. However, the association between ED and CPD has never been studied. AIM: To study the association between ED and CPD. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES. Prevalence of ED, prevalence of CPD, ED severity. METHODS: The study population consisted of 305 men who filled the Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) questionnaire in order to detect ED and assess its severity, and underwent a pair of standardized posterior dental bitewing radiographs in order to detect CPD. SHIM questionnaire scores 21 or less represented ED. Alveolar bone loss of >or=6 mm represented CPD. RESULTS: The mean age of included men was 39.5 +/- 6.7 years. Overall, 70 (22.9%) men had ED and 13 (4.3%) had CPD. CPD was significantly more prevalent among men with mild ED (P = 0.004) and moderate to severe ED (P = 0.007) in comparison to men without ED. CONCLUSIONS: ED might be associated with CPD. These preliminary findings are consistent with theories that associate these conditions with systemic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and atherosclerosis. Ohhhhh, and I apparently forgot to mention (Oops! ;-) ): if periodontal disease is something you need treated, and you want the absolute best treatment currently available, please request a Consultation/Exam with us by either of [...]

By | 2017-06-09T20:44:17-04:00 September 18th, 2009|ANNOUNCEMENTS, LANAP - Laser Surgery for Gum Disease, Periodontal (Gum) Disease|0 Comments
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LANAP, the PerioLase, & Gum Disease Treatment in North/South Carolina

Ok, then you're in luck!  Here is a video that will give you pretty good information about periodontal (gum) disease in general, as well as about conventional non-surgical and surgical treatment options, and then about LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Protocol). Something very important to know: the Periolase MVP-7 dental laser, made by Millenium Dental Technologies, and for which the required training is provided by the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD), is the ONLY dental laser available that can be used with LANAP. DON'T BE FOOLED INTO THINKING THAT ANY OLD LASER CAN DO THIS! There are only 4 doctors in Charlotte, NC (as of today September 17th, 2009) who can offer this treatment to you, including me; make sure it's the real deal.   Dr. Robert Gregg and Dr. Delwin McCarthy, who founded Millenium Dental and developed the Periolase and LANAP, are passionate about protecting patients from harm by dentists who don't have the right background or understanding of lasers, which is why they patented the protocol with the FDA.  Only doctors who complete the initial 3 days of training receive a license and laser. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=

By | 2017-11-07T09:04:10-05:00 September 17th, 2009|LANAP - Laser Surgery for Gum Disease, Laser Dentistry, Periodontal (Gum) Disease|0 Comments
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Making improvements and updates

As much as I've been integrating some awesome new technology into our practice, I've also been working to add useful material to my other practice websites and wanted to make sure people take the time to browse through them, too.  I have 2 more websites that I have to get up and running in the very near future, so be on the lookout, but for the moment, I hope you'll find these 2 sites helpful: Cosmetic Dentistry in Charlotte by Dr. Charles Payet General/Family Dentistry by Dr. Charles Payet

By | 2013-07-21T19:28:12-04:00 August 24th, 2009|ANNOUNCEMENTS, Cosmetic dentistry, Periodontal (Gum) Disease, TMJ Problems, Migraines and Headache Relief|0 Comments
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Further Information on LANAP Treatment for Gum Disease in Charlotte

OK - so I'm just going to be adding a LOT of information about periodontal (gum) disease and how the Periolase MVP-7 laser treats it so well; in addition, I'll finally be getting around to adding more information on the significant health effects that gum disease can have, including: Increased risk of heart attack Increased risk of stroke Risk of worsening diabetes Increased risk of pre-term births Increased risk of low-birth-weight babies Just so you know I'm not making this stuff up :-)  , here are a few videos by national news programs that will help fill in the gaps: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plY5BFCP5kM&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tvVqVxUpGc&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1] And in case you missed Whoopi Goldberg talking about her gum disease on "The View," don't miss it again! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdhuByi5d_0&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1]

By | 2017-06-09T20:44:25-04:00 August 11th, 2009|LANAP - Laser Surgery for Gum Disease, Periodontal (Gum) Disease|0 Comments
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Painless Laser Gum Surgery and One-Visit Smile Makeovers in Charlotte NC

Man oh man, am I excited!  We are taking some bold new steps in technology here at Smiles by Payet Dentistry by upgrading to the newest version of our In-office, 1-Visit Crowns CAD/CAM system, the CEREC AC Bluecam, AND we're FINALLY adding the Periolase MVP-7 laser to our practice, which is THE most effective treatment for gum disease available today.  Lots more information will be forthcoming as we get closer to the equipment arriving.  The Periolase will hopefully be in the office by late August, and the CEREC Bluecam by early September. But what do each of these additions mean to YOU?  Some pretty good things, actually: 1) The CEREC Bluecam is even faster and more accurate than my current CEREC 3D, and it's software is designed to make doing 4-6 or more veneers/crowns much easier, faster, and better.  The other really cool thing is that, even if we can't do the actual restoration with the CEREC, it's software allows us to take digital impressions and EMAIL them to the lab!  That means NO MORE GOOEY IMPRESSIONS!  And the accuracy is just phenomenal.  With it's speed and accuracy, we anticipate being able to complete a 6-10 tooth Smile Makeover in JUST ONE VISIT!  How amazing would that be?  It can be done with the current version I have, but it's slow, clunky, and would take absolutely forever - no thanks. 2) As excited as I am about the Bluecam, what I'm MOST excited about is the Periolase MVP-7 laser.  This is groundbreaking technology, but it's not just the laser itself, it is that it's backed by a FDA-approved, patented protocol for success, not just some company's word that it works.  The Periolase has more research [...]

By | 2010-11-04T11:33:08-04:00 July 30th, 2009|ANNOUNCEMENTS, Periodontal (Gum) Disease|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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