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We hope you find answers to your questions
in the following section. If you would like
further information or have another question,
please give us a call or ask during your next
visit. We are always ready to help our patients
in any way we can.
How does the doctor keep
up-to-date on all of the current techniques
and materials?
Dr. Nicholson subscribes to a number of industry
journals and enjoys reading up on the newest
developments in the dental industry. Since dental
research and development never ceases, she also
attends continuing education to keep up with
the latest and greatest trends in the industry.
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Can you show me what
my smile can look like ahead of time with imaging
software?
Yes, you don’t have to wait until the
end of your treatment to see how beautiful
your
new smile will be. We will enhance a digital
photograph of your existing smile and show
you
how your
new smile will most likely look before your
cosmetic procedure even begins!
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What different payment
options do you provide?
We have developed several payment methods to ensure that your dentistry is affordable. Interest free and low interest extended payment plans are available through Capital One Health Care Finance, Care Credit, Citi Health Card, Enhance Patient Financing, and Unicorn Financial. We also accept Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express, Debit cards, personal or cashier’s check, or cash.
We offer a 5% accounting reduction for full
payment in cash, check, or credit card on total
fees when paid at the time the treatment is scheduled. In addition, we will
file any insurance claims for you to expedite
your claim.
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How can I ask the Doctor
questions directly?
Dr. Nicholson values open communication with
all of her patients. Feel free to come in for
a consult or drop Dr. Nicholson an email, whatever
is easier for you.
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How can I safely whiten
my teeth?
Thanks to BriteSmile
you can have a whiter, brighter smile in just
about an hour. This in-office whitening system
uses a state-of-the-art brightening gel that’s
gently activated by a special “blue-spectrum”
light. Before you know it, you’ll have
the dazzling smile you’ve been dreaming
about.
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What makes you different
than any other dental practice I can visit?
At Carolina Aesthetic Dentistry we take dental
care to a higher level of excellence. And we
take your needs and wishes very seriously. But
what we don’t do is take ourselves too
seriously. You’ve come to us for help
and we’re going to provide you with the
finest of care dispensed in an atmosphere that’s
friendly, down-to-earth, relaxing, and a bit
humorous (don’t forget Doc’s occasional
serenades!)
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What are crowns, porcelain
veneers, on-lays, inlays and partials…and
where can I learn more about these procedures?
You can find more in-depth information about
each of these devices by visiting the American
Dental Association. Below is a brief description
of each:
Crowns: designed to fit snugly
and function as normal teeth, crowns are used
on cracked, broken, decayed, or worn teeth and
are designed to protect those teeth from further
damage as well as preserve your jaw’s
correct natural alignment
Porcelain Veneers: These
are thin sheets of ceramic that bond directly
to the front surfaces of teeth. They are highly
resistant to coffee, tea or other staining agents
and mostly closely resemble healthy, white tooth
enamel.
Onlays: Inlays and onlays
are strong, attractive, and safe alternatives
to metal fillings. Onlays are used for large
restorations. They restore the area inside the
cusp and extend over one or more sides of the
tooth. Because of their size they are usually
made of porcelain.
Inlays: These are used to
restore the area of tooth inside the cusps.
Inlays are a conservative tooth restoration
which means they require far less drilling and
preparation of the tooth than a metal filling.
Inlays are usually made of porcelain or composite
resin, making them “invisible” in
your smile.
Partials: Removable partial
dentures usually consist of replacement teeth
attached to pink or gum-colored plastic bases
that are connected by metal framework.
Partial dentures attach to your natural
teeth with metal clasps or devices called precision
attachments. We
fabricate partials with tissue colored clasps
as we provide metal free dentistry. Precision
attachments are generally more esthetic than
metal clasps and they are nearly invisible.
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I want my front teeth
to look better, but I do not want to wear braces.
What would you recommend?
Dr. Nicholson has a number of ways to improve
the appearance of your front teeth without the
use of unsightly braces. For slightly crooked
or unevenly worn teeth, a bit of reshaping and
the addition of customized restoration porcelain
veneers may be sufficient to provide a brighter
and more uniform look. Dr. Nicholson would be
happy to sit and discuss your wishes and the
available options.
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What is Smile Analysis?
When you come to Dr. Nicholson to update and
improve your smile, she will begin by photographing
your current smile. Together, you will review
your smile and discuss what you would like to
change or improve. Next, Dr. Nicholson will
take impressions of your of teeth and make models
in order to begin the next phase in the process…Smile
Design.
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What is Smile Design?
One of the best ways to begin this process
is to show you some Before and After photos
of individuals who’ve come to us for cosmetic
work and who may share similar features to you
such as shape of face, skin color, etc. These
photos allow you to see real work done on real
people. Once you and Dr. Nicholson have determined
the general improvements you’d like to
make, she will then scan in your “Before”
photo and use digital imaging to show you what
the “new you” can look like!
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