Snap-on Your Smile in Cary, NC

March 16, 2013 Smile Makeover

If you’ve seen plenty of perfect-looking smiles in Cary, Snap On smiles may be to thank. 

When you smile, you are probably happy or enjoying something funny but if you are someone who has a smile that you aren’t particularly proud of (or are ashamed of), smiling is something that is often guarded and sometimes even avoided.

With many smile restoration procedures available in Cary, this can be fixed, even if you don’t have thousands of dollars to invest in porcelain veneers.  You could still have the opportunity to have the smile you’ve been dreaming of and it might be easier than you think if you consider a Snap-on smile.

There are a range of cosmetic dentistry treatments which can be provided by your dentist to help improve your smile. Unfortunately, many people, particularly in this economy, cannot afford the expense. For others, it is difficult to validate the time needed and the expense when the money might be better saved for other more important potential problems for your health or your home.

Snap on Smiles Might Provide the Answer

One reason Snap on smiles are popular is because many would prefer to see a relatively quick result over the course of a few days rather than waiting for months and /or spending a lot of time in the dentist’s chair. You can literally wear a perfect-looking smile that has been created for you. A Snap on Smile can provide you with the smile you have been wanting and almost as important, within your budget.

There are many advantages of using the Snap on Smile system. This removable dental application is comfortable to wear, you won’t have to deal with extensive preparation or any permanent changes to your natural teeth before being able to wear your Snap on Smile. There are no injections and no adhesives or cements to be applied to your teeth.

The acetyl resin of a Snap on Smile is extremely long-lasting and more stain resistant than acrylic. It is flexible, functional, and strong and will could last many years with regular maintenance. Your new smile fits firmly over your teeth so you can continue to eat and speak without your new smile moving uncomfortably.

The Snap on Smile system can easily be applied and removed by the person wearing it. For a person missing teeth or having damaged teeth, the smile can be quickly transformed.

Some patients can try this new smile before they commit themselves to more permanent work on their teeth, giving them the opportunity to find out if they wish to live long-term with the new smile. Others use them for special occasions, for a job interview or modeling photo shoots. If you’re interested, feel free to contact us for a consultation.

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Dental Bonding Increasing in Popularity in Cary

January 30, 2013 Dental Bonding

dental bonding cary, ncThe evolving world of cosmetic dentistry provides a wealth of options for Cary residents who want to improve the look of their smile. Smiles aren’t just for showing the world you’re happy — your smile can help you show confidence that can help in every facet of your life — personal, professional, romantic, etc.  Dental bonding is increasing in popularity as an innovative method of smile improvement because of the wide array of things that it can be used with:

Fillings

Composite resin is tooth colored and is a great option for fillings. More dentists in Cary and elsewhere are using this instead of amalgam fillings. Not only does it look better but it’s mercury-free.  There are increasing concerns over amalgam fillings and the potential health impact. Using tooth bonding looks much better, too. It can make your filled teeth look like natural un-filled teeth.

Gaps and Chips

Tooth bonding can be used a lot like sculpting clay. It can be used to fill in gaps and to re-shape teeth. If you’ve chipped a tooth, it can be used to re-shape that tooth and look like it once did. It can also help save heavily decayed teeth from extraction in some cases.

Discoloration

If your teeth area discolored and teeth whitening hasn’t been dramatic enough for you, bonding is another alternative worth considering. The results can be a bit like porcelain veneers in terms of the visual outcome but it can be far less expensive.

Financial Benefits

Tooth bonding costs a lot less than some other cosmetic dentistry treatments. And even if you want extensive tooth bonding treatments done, your Cary cosmetic dentist may offer financing.

Longevity

A skilled professional who provides tooth bonding treatments can provide treatments that last many years. You will need regular cleanings and you may opt for occasional whitening treatments to keep the bonding looking good but with good oral care habits you can expect bonding to last 5 or 10 years or so.

As more people than ever are more committed to a great smile, dental bonding increases in popularity. If you are interested in finding out whether or not you are a good candidate for this type of dental work, consider speaking to a local Cary cosmetic dentist with experience in this area. At Smiles of Cary we offer general and cosmetic dentistry including bonding. We hope to talk to you about your goals for a more beautiful smile.

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When You Need Inlays and Onlays Cary Dentists Can Do the Job

November 28, 2012 Archives, Inlays/Onlays, Oral health

Inlays and Onlays Cary, NCThere are some instances when more than a regular filling is needed for a decaying tooth. In that case, your dentist may recommend getting an inlay or onlay. Here’s the difference between the two and the circumstances when either may be necessary.

What Are Inlays and Onlays?

Both of these terms, “inlays” and “onlays” refer to a type of filling. They are indirect fillings made out of porcelain to match your tooth’s color. They fit into the tooth (inlays) or onto the tooth (onlays). Onlays usually replace the cusp of a tooth. You may have heard the term “crown” and that’s just another way to describe an onlay which covers a tooth completely.

While inlays and onlays are similar to regular dental fillings, they are made out of a composite material that looks more natural to give you an attractive smile. Another difference is that these are more permanent solutions for decayed teeth; they are created at a dental laboratory specifically for each patient rather than being molded to your mouth’s shape and then cemented in place by your dentist in Cary.

When Are Inlays and Onlays Necessary?

If your tooth has decayed to a point where it has lost some of its structural integrity, then it can’t be filled with traditional amalgam fillings. It requires bonding an inlay or onlay to the tooth in order to prevent it from deteriorating further.

They are used to restore complete function to your teeth and mouth, which may be lost due to missing part of the tooth and its enamel or its integrity being in jeopardy. Sometimes this happens as a result of poor dental care or genetics, but it could just as easily occur as the result of an accident or some other type of physical trauma.

In order to prepare your tooth for an inlay or onlay, your Cary dentist may remove more of your tooth so that the inlay or onlay can better adhere. He or she will have to do some kind of preparation before the fillings are applied such as cutting the tooth with a drill and removing any remaining decay.

There are instances when a permanent restoration of the tooth after preparation isn’t possible. In this case, your dentist will place a temporary filling of metal or porcelain cemented into place.

If you are in need of inlays and onlays, Cary dentists who can do the job are waiting for your call. Make an appointment today and see how painless and affordable this vital dental procedure can be.

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Attention Cary Residents – A Smile Makeover lets You put Your Best Face Forward

October 11, 2012 Archives, Cosmetic Dentistry, Featured Articles, Smile Makeover

When your smile feels ‘off’, it can bring everything about your day, your week, or your month feel a little bit off. Some people believe that the eyes are the window to the soul but it’s the smile that welcomes the world. Once upon a time, a complete smile makeover was something that was solely reserved for the rich and famous. Today, however, the technology exists to recreate beautiful smiles without robbing Ft. Knox to do it.

What’s Involved in a Smile Makeover?

The term smile makeover is somewhat of a catchall phrase. The bottom line is that your smile is more beautiful and pleasing to you when you finished than when you began. Some of the things that may happen as part of a smile makeover include the following:

Each procedure has its own set of pros and cons and yet each one can greatly improve the condition and appearance of your smile. Keep in mind that smile makeovers, while largely cosmetic, aren’t always solely cosmetic. Sometimes there are serious underlying issues that need to be addressed and treated as part of the smile makeover process.

Making it Painless

Patients finding themselves in need of a total smile makeover have often neglected dental treatments in the past. Whether it’s a lack of time, lack of funds, or serious anxiety about visiting the dentist, there are things that dentists can do today to make your smile makeover as painless as possible.

Make sure you discuss your options for pain (and anxiety) management prior to the actual smile makeover takes place. Chances are good that there are things your dentist can do to make the entire process much more relaxing for you if he knows about your anxiety and fear of discomfort. Modern tools available to aid in this include oral sedation, nitrous oxide, Novocain, anti-anxiety medications, and even hypnosis can be used to help you maintain your calm throughout the experience.

The pinch at the wallet can also be painful. Some cosmetic dentistry procedures involved in a smile makeover are not covered by most insurance carriers. That’s why it’s important to discuss the treatment process and your financial concerns with the dentist prior to the actual treatment. Most dentists also offer some sort of financing arrangements to further assist in this.

Cary smile makeovers may seem like the stuff that dreams are made of but if you visit your dentist today he can get you one step closer to making this particular wish come true.

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New York City’s Ban On Sugary Beverages Applauded by the ADA

September 14, 2012 Archives, Featured Articles
NYC Ban on Large Drinks Applauded by the ADA

NYC Ban on Large Drinks Applauded by the ADA

In a somewhat controversial move the New York City Board of Health enacted a ban of large-sized sugary drinks. The American Dental Association’s (ADAs) President William Calnon made a statement thanking Mayor Bloomberg from bringing attention to the issue that “Frequent and excessive consumption of soda and other sugary beverages raises the risk of adverse health conditions such as obesity, diabetes and tooth decay.” While Calnon admits that a ban of the sale of large sodas and other sugary drink at restaurants, street carts and movie theaters may not be the most publicly favored method, he applauds that the attention on this matter is a step in the right direction.

The banned products include sweetened rinks in containers larger than 16 ounces and may consist of:

  • Energy drinks
  • Presweetened iced teas
  • Non-diet soda

Drinks not affected:

  • Fruit juices
  • Dairy based drinks (ex. Milkshakes)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • No-calorie diet sodas

Dentists and other health professionals have long stressed the importance of a healthy diet, particularly one that was void of health-damaging products such as soft drinks. A study from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that people aged 20 to 44 had the highest rate of untreated cavities, at 25 percent. It is estimated that pain from untreated dental disease results in millions of missed school and work hours.

The ADA has long awaited an opportunity to educate the public on the effects of nutrition on oral health. New York City’s ban on large soft drinks has opened the doors for the ADA to gain widespread exposure so that they may warn the public on the harms of tooth decay and cavities.

If you have damage to teeth such as weakened tooth enamel or cavities the cause may be from sugary food and drinks. To remedy these maladies your dentist may be able to help fill your cavity with a tooth-colored filling or improve the appearance and condition of your damaged tooth with various restorative or cosmetic treatments.

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Women’s Hormonal Changes Linked to Gum Disease

July 27, 2012 Archives, Gum Disease
Hormonal Changes & Gum Disease

Women's Hormonal Changes Linked to Gum Disease

A recent review of women’s health studies has shown a link between women’s health issues and gum disease. Hormonal changes that women naturally go through such as puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause have been shown to fluctuate women’s hormones so much so that they can change conditions in the mouth and allow bacteria to grow, enter the bloodstream, and intensify certain health issues such as bone loss, fetal death and pre-term birth.

The data from the study reviewed 61 journal articles with nearly 100 studies that helped the scientists determine that women’s hormonal changes do in fact have a relationship to gum disease and the other health issues named above. The message the researchers wanted to get across to women is that they need to be even more vigilant about maintaining good oral health to prevent or lessen the impact of these health-related issues.

Of particular interest in this research are women’s hormones during pregnancy. There is existing research that states that hormones can cause gum problems during pregnancy and women who are attempting to get pregnant or are pregnant need to be extra cautious about the state of their dental health. There was a time when women were discouraged from visiting the dentist while pregnant but this study shows evidence that a dental cleaning and examination before or during pregnancy is now recommended.

Gum disease is caused by the accumulation of bacterial plaque on the teeth and under the gums. Left untreated for extended periods of time, it can cause inflammation which can release harmful and toxic byproducts into the bloodstream. These toxins can result in tooth loss, bad breath, bloody gums, bone erosion in addition to the multitude of health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, and pregnancy problems.

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Raleigh, NC Veteran in Need of Dental Care Sought by Dentist Charles Ferzli for Charity

July 9, 2012 A Soldier's Smile, Archives

Restorative dentist Charles Ferzli of Smiles of Cary is actively seeking a U.S. veteran who is in need of advanced dental treatments as part of his affiliation with the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics (ACE) “A Soldier’s Smile” charity. The charity is being presented by ACE with the help of marketing agency Results, Production & Marketing (RPM) and celebrity Montel Williams. Together the dentists, marketing agency and campaign spokesperson (Williams) will be doing their part to find and help veterans who are in need of life-changing dental care treatments.

Once a veteran in the Raleigh-area is found they will be placed under the care of Dr. Ferzli and his highly trained restorative and cosmetic dentistry team. They will then coordinate a treatment plan for the veteran that will help them restore both their oral health and smile. The procedures used may include but are not limited to orthodontics, dental bonding, crowns or implants, periodontal therapy, or TMJ treatments. The A Soldier’s Smile charity is seeking veterans who are in dire need of dental care services and whose lives are affected by their poor dental condition. Dr. Ferzli notes “We are excited to help a veteran improve their quality of life beginning with a new smile. Our practice has always given back to the community but the charity gives us a chance to give back to the men and women who give so much but ask for so little in return.”

The VA is also working closely with ACE and RPM to find troops who may be ineligible for dental care through the hospital or who are limited by financial restraints. The A Soldier’s Smile charity will be providing the dental services completely free of cost and their story may be shared with America on national television. Montel Williams and RPM are working to get the events televised and to bring attention to the cause so that others businesses and individuals will give back to our veterans the way the ACE dentists are exemplifying.

To learn more about Dr. Ferzli and his Raleigh practice visit his at http://www.smilesofcary.com/ contact his office directly at (800) 901-0295. To learn more about the A Soldier’s Smile charity visit www.acedentalresource.com/soldiers-smile/ or submit your story regarding a veteran in need to RPM owner Rustin Savarese at russ@soldierssmile.com.

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Cary, NC Dentist Offers Advanced Dentistry with Latest TMJ Technology

June 15, 2012 dental technology, TMJ

Recent Press Release:

Dr. Charles Ferzli of Smiles of Cary cosmetic and restorative dentistry office is providing his patients the future of dental care with the implementation of modern dental technologies. His office, located just outside of Raleigh, NC invests much of its war chest back into dental technologies that both aid patient comfort and health. This is because Dr. Ferzli wants his patients to be able to receive all of their dental health needs in one location. Some of the more modern technologies provided by Smile of Cary include their TMJ disorder diagnosis and tracking devices.

To effectively find the problems that are related to TMJ Dr. Ferzli has invested in several high-end scanning devices and diagnostic tools ordinarily only found in hospitals. The Cone Beam CT is one of the devices that are used to diagnose a variety of cancers, view tumors, and to provide clear images of bone, muscles, and blood vessels to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries such as TMJ. “Unlike a basic x-ray machine that can only view the bone structures of the head or a MRI machine that can only view blood vessels and soft tissue,” states Ferzli. “Our machine is capable of providing clear images of the bones, blood vessels, and soft tissue.”

In addition to this advanced machine Dr. Ferzli has also invested in a Jaw Tracker or electrognathography unit (ENG) to help assess a patient’s condition when they are experiencing craniofacial pain. “This machine allows us to diagnose patients who may believe they have a problem, assess their existing problems, and measure the therapeutic progress they have made after we have started treatment” says Ferzli. Much of the equipment that Smiles of Cary has in their dental office is not even known about by most of the patients. Really all they are concerned about is that it works to correct their TMJ pains.

To learn more about Dr. Ferzli and Smiles of Cary visit his site at http://smilesofcary.com/ or contact the office at (800) 901-0295.

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Sleep Apnea Treatment Cary, NC

May 11, 2012 Archives, Sleep Apnea
sleep apnea treatment

Sleep Apnea Treatment Cary

If you suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Cary/Raleigh, NC area we can help. Sleep apnea is a blockage of the airway during sleep that interrupts breathing. Many patients are unaware they even have sleep apnea until someone else tells them that they are snoring heavily, one of the tell-tale signs of the disorder. Although snoring does not indicate that a patient has sleep apnea, it may be a sign.

Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

Many people suffer from the following symptoms of sleep apnea:

  • Snoring
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Headaches in the morning
  • Daytime sleepiness
  • Difficulty getting up in the morning
  • Restlessness during sleep

Why Do I Have Sleep Apnea?

Many sleep apnea sufferers are overweight due to the excess weight in their neck areas that hinders the breathing passage. It is also more common in people with thick necks or smaller airways in the nose, throat or mouth areas. In addition to these physical factors, external factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, or the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases are related.

Diagnosing Your Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea can be diagnosed through an overnight sleep study called a PSG. This is essentially the gold standard of sleep tests. There are also at-home diagnostic systems that can be used but the proper diagnosis is a critical piece of the treatment so a professional evaluation is recommended. Before you get a sleep test we can evaluate you in our Cary office to determine if a PSG is right for you.

Cary Sleep Apnea Treatment

Once it is determined that you have sleep apnea we can then work to help you treat it. The sleep apnea treatments available vary and depend greatly on the severity of your disorder. Dr. Ferzli will be able to help you determine what treatments or sleep apnea therapies are right for you.

Contact us today to learn more about sleep apnea treatment in Cary.

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Revealing Research on Oral Bacteria Linked to Heart Disease Cary Dentist Reports

April 13, 2012 Archives, Gum Disease, Oral health

As a leading Laser Periodontal Therapist in Wake County and the state of North Carolina, Dr. Charles Ferzli likes to stay on the forefront of research. As such, he tries to bring awareness to science that outlines the importance of good oral health and the risks poor oral health can play on the mouth and the on the body. In recent news, a bacterium that is thought to be a common inhabitant of the oral cavity has scientists finding that its entrance into the bloodstream can cause serious disease such as meningitis, heart disease and spondylodiscitis (inflammation of the spine).

Researchers in Zurich have named Streptococcus tigurinus as the bacterium that inflicts the potentially harmful health issues. Bleeding gums are thought to be the passage in which the oral bacteria can enter the bloodstream, similar to many other maladies that are caused by bacteria in the mouth. The importance of the finding is that its accurate identification means that scientists can find solutions to its treatment to help infected patients.

This story is an example of why it is important to have healthy gums and maintain a strict oral health plan with your dentist. Bleeding gums can be caused by lack of oral hygiene which can result in the onset of gum disease. Gum disease is common in many Americans and can lead to tooth loss as well as cardiovascular disease, strokes, miscarriages, and low birth weight.

Our Cary dental practice utilizes advanced technology to help patients with gum disease find the relief they need to be healthy. Through the use of laser therapy, our cutting edge technology allows patients to avoid gum surgery and replaces cutting of the gum tissue with a scalpel and does not require stiches. Gum disease is a serious health risk and should be dealt with as soon as possible. If you think you may be suffering from gum disease contact our office today to learn about your treatment options.

(800) 901-0295

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