You no longer need to suffer teeth alignment problems for the rest of your life.  There is also no such thing as “too old to get braces” because there are so many choices in braces right now.  In fact, your choices are no longer limited to metal and bulky braces.  You may have heard of Invisalign- clear aligners, and now there are clear braces called Six Months Braces, as another choice for you.   Your teeth can be straight in approximately six months. With these options, you can find the right choice for you from your Charlotte cosmetic dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda.

Invisalign is one of the most commonly prescribed adult braces, and it is quite effective.  In this type of orthodontics procedure, your Charlotte cosmetic dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda take an x-ray as well as impressions of your teeth, creating 3D images to be used in the assessment and treatment process.  Once done, they will then have a series of BPA-free plastic trays custom-made for your teeth.  The series of plastic trays are fashioned according to the virtual representation of teeth movement per stage of your orthodontics procedure.  You have to use to use your Invisalign day in and out, except when eating and brushing your teeth.  The cost of braces like the Invisalign and the duration of using Invisalign vary, depending on the severity of your tooth alignment problems.

If you want a shorter duration of wearing adult braces, then you will do very well with a Six Month Smile orthodontics procedure.  In a nutshell, the Six Month Smile is a type of adult braces that make use of tooth-colored wires.  These almost invisible braces place a gentle force on your teeth, forcing them into the desired position.  The cost of braces like the Six Month Smile also varies depending upon the severity of your teeth problem.

The benefits of clear braces

The biggest benefit of getting clear braces is, of course, having your crooked teeth issues finally resolved without the hassle that metal braces usually give.  You can even wear them comfortably without feeling the awkwardness typically associated with metal braces. With straight teeth, you can properly clean them as well as maintain their cleanliness, and with clean and well-maintained teeth, you can greatly reduce your risk of getting dental diseases such as tooth decay and gum diseases.  Lastly, braces - be it clear braces or invisible braces, Invisalign or Six Month Smile - will give you a better bite, more confidence and assurance in yourself.

It’s finally time to get your crooked teeth straightened with one of the choices in adult braces. Make an appointment with your local Charlotte cosmetic dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry for a consultation.

Too many people have dental issues and choose to ignore them, rather than visiting a professional Charlotte cosmetic dentist. We will go through our life not smiling or laughing, and avoiding talking to people if we have to, simply because we are afraid to visit the dentist. Well, with the advances in cosmetic dentistry, today’s cosmetic dentist has many tools to use to make sure your dental procedure is as pain-free and anxiety-free as possible. Once you have made that smart decision, the next step is finding the right dentist.

Here are a few tips to help you in your search for a Charlotte cosmetic dentist:

·         Friends and family: If someone you know has had experience with a cosmetic dentist, it would make sense to ask them how pleased they were with whom they chose.

·         Look for dentists online at websites where the general public can ask questions about cosmetic dentistry to participating professionals. One such website is www.realself.com

·         Your PCP: Your family doctor might be able to suggest a cosmetic dentistry professional.

·         Accrediting organizations: The AACD (American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry) offers a searchable database for member dentists.

·         Advertising, websites, commercials and directories: This is a competitive field, and a much higher percentage of cosmetic dentists advertise their expertise than do regular dentists and practitioners.

Facts and figures 

Here are some interesting (and very true) facts, based on surveys and real data. Each one of these is more than enough reason to make an immediate appointment with Charlotte cosmetic dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda. The only thing between you and a beautiful smile is you.

§  75% of those over the age of 21 say that a good smile is key to career success

§  People who are considered attractive earn at least 5% more, on average

§  71% of adults think a person having a nice smile can make friends much easier than someone who does not have a nice smile

§  Attractive individuals are seen as helpful and honest, whereas less attractive people are perceived to be unfair and rude

§  94% of individuals say the first thing they notice about a person is their smile, even before noticing their height, weight or eyes

§  87% of adults agree that having a nice smile directly correlates to having high self-esteem 

You will notice the word “attractive” used quite often here. The concept of attraction does vary from person to person, but let’s face it; a person with a great smile is generally seen as being more attractive than someone who either does not have a great smile, or doesn’t smile at all. This is where cosmetic dentistry performed by qualified Charlotte cosmetic dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda, can help.

In fact, further studies show that people having yellow, crooked or missing teeth have much less self-confidence, and are very reluctant to talk, laugh or smile. This often makes them seem angry, timid, hesitant or withdrawn. If this is you, then it’s time to do something about it. Pick up the phone and call your local Charlotte cosmetic dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry and make an appointment today.

 We are thrilled to announce the latest promotion from Ballantyne Center for Dentistry!  Good Friday is right around the corner and we are going to give away 20, yes twenty, cosmetic teeth whitening’s.  We realize that some of our fans don't live in Charlotte so we have decided to give away 10 "In Office" Advanced BleachBright Pro procedures for those of you in the Charlotte area, and 10 "At Home" Advanced Teeth Whitening kits for those of you who live too far away to come to the office. 

So, here is how it works..... 

We want you to help others find Ballantyne Center for Dentistry. 

O.K. - this is what we would like you to do: 

*For a minute think about yourself as someone unhappy with their smile.  For years you have been embarrassed by your smile, but you are afraid of the dentist and are worried about the cost of fixing your teeth and the possible pain.  Finally, you decide you want to do something about your smile.  So, you go to the internet and......Search.  But, what do you search for?  What do you type into the empty box on Google?  

*Well, that’s what we want to know….how you would search for us on Google.  You see, we want to know what people who are afraid of the dentist and unhappy with their smile type into that mystical Google box.  The more we know, the better we can serve these people.

*Tell us what you would search for and you will automatically be registered for a chance to win an absolutely FREE Teeth Whitening from Ballantyne Center for Dentistry.  You can use it yourself or give it to a friend, spouse, or loved one!

*Don’t forget- you need to be a fan of Ballantyne Dentistry to participate if you are not a fan go here now and "like" us :  http://www.facebook.com/carolinadentist  

*Feel free to pass this contest along to friends, family and coworkers

*Let us know if you live in Charlotte (teeth whitening on April 22^nd 8am-11am ONLY for Charlotte residents.)  If you live outside Charlotte, you will be entered for a chance to win one of 10 Advanced Home Teeth Whitening Kits.

If you are in the Charlotte area and want our Advanced BleachBright Pro Teeth Whitening you must be willing to give a short testimonial of your experience for a promotional video sponsored by BleachBright Worldwide

The promotion runs until April 20th at midnight.  We will announce the winners April 21st and contact you confidentially through Facebook so please don't worry about your personal information getting out.

If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact us through our Contact Us Page on our website found here:  http://www.ballantynedentistry.com/contact.aspx

Thanks!  We look forward to reading your entries!   

Dr. Christian Yaste, Dr. Joe Hufanda and the dental team of Ballantyne Center for Dentistry 

Put in your name, email address (dont worry, no one will see it but our webmaster), and your entry in the comments section below....