Snap-On Smile

Do you want to makeover your smile without undergoing extensive dental procedures? If you answered yes, then Snap-On Smile might be for you. Snap-On Smile works exactly like it sounds. It fits right over your own teeth to give you a beautiful, natural looking smile – even if you have chips, gaps, or missing teeth. If you’ve always desired a “Hollywood Smile,” Dr. Charles Ferzli at Smiles of Cary can give you the one you’ve always dreamed of.

For many people, Snap-On Smile can be life changing because it gives the patient confidence to smile. Snap-On Smile’s unique, proprietary formula of hi-tech dental resin makes it very thin yet extremely strong. Additionally, you can eat and drink with your Snap-On Smile. It’s easy to care for and can be a temporary or permanent cosmetic solution. On your first visit with us, you will pick the shade and style of your smile.  We will then take an impression of your teeth so the Snap-On Smile can be properly fitted. In about three weeks, you will return for your final fitting and you will leave the office with a brand new smile.

If you are missing teeth, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.smilesofcary.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Charles Ferzli at Smiles of Cary in Cary, NC, call 919-462-3350.

Arestin for Fighting Gum Disease

Gum disease can create deep pockets in the gums which collect bacteria and perpetuate the condition. When scaling and root planing, here at Smiles of Cary in Cary, NC, we like to use Arestin. Arestin is an antibiotic applied right to the source of the gum disease.

Hard-to-reach bacteria deep down by the tooth’s root can become stuck and continue the cycle of gum disease. A scaling and root planing is performed to remove the hardened tartar from the tooth and the tooth root. We then smooth down the surface of the tooth’s root so that bacteria cannot hide in it. We then add Arestin, an antibiotic made of microspheres. We place Arestin into the gum pocket to help kill any leftover bacteria. The tiny microspheres are not visible to the naked eye, and they dissolve on their own. This means there is no need to go back to the dentist to have them taken out, like antibiotic fibers of the past. In addition, they are time-released, so they keep working long after they are applied.

If you are having a periodontic procedure done to fight gum disease, ask us about Arestin. To schedule an appointment at Smiles of Cary in Cary, NC, call our office at (919) 462-3350 or visit our website, www.smilesofcary.com. 

Dental Implants for Lifelong Tooth Replacement

Dental implants are often the top choice for tooth replacement. Why is that? Because they are the strongest and longest-lasting option. At Smiles of Cary in Cary, NC, we choose to offer dental implants as a tooth replacement option for our patients because with good care, they can last a lifetime.

Dental implants are actually implanted into your jaw bone like a real tooth is. To begin the process, your doctor will make an incision in your gums and place a titanium implant post into the bone socket where your tooth used to be. This process takes time to heal, so you will wear a temporary crown for several months. When the implant has bonded with your jaw bone and the healing is complete, an abutment will be placed onto the implant to act as the base for your new tooth. A custom-created dental crown is then permanently bonded to your tooth.

A dental implant should be taken care of just like a normal tooth, however, there is no special care needed. Brush twice per day, floss once per day, and see your dentist for routine cleanings. This should keep your dental implant looking great and acting strong.

If you are missing and tooth and want to know if a dental implant is right for you, schedule a consultation with Smiles of Cary in Cary, NC. To schedule, call our office at (919) 462-3350 or visit our website, www.smilesofcary.com. 

Are You Brushing Effectively?

When you visit us here at Smiles of Cary, we make sure that you receive the highest level of service and ensure that our dental work is of the highest quality. We also make it a priority to educate you on the effective techniques of maintaining a proper oral hygiene routine. Though we’ve been brushing our teeth all of our lives, many of us would be surprised to learn that we are doing it wrong. Next time you step in front of the mirror to clean your pearly whites, try utilizing these powerful brushing tips.

• Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle against the gums.


• Move the brush back and forth in a circular motion in short (tooth-wide) strokes.


• Brush the outer tooth surfaces, the inner tooth surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the teeth.


• Use the tip of the brush to clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, using a gentle up-and-down stroke.


• Brush your tongue to remove bacteria.

If you have questions about oral hygiene and dental health, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.smilesofcary.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Charles Ferzli at Smiles of Cary in Cary, NC, call 919-462-3350.

The Proper Flossing Technique

Proper flossing removes plaque and food particles in places where a toothbrush can’t easily reach – under the gum line and between your teeth. Here at Smiles of Cary, we’ve heard plenty of excuses as to why our patients aren’t flossing, but it’s important because plaque buildup can lead to tooth decay and gum disease if not removed. To receive maximum benefits from flossing, Dr. Charles Ferzli recommends using the following proper technique.

• Break off about 18 inches of floss and wind most of it around one of your middle fingers. Wind the remaining floss around the same finger of the opposite hand. This finger will take up the floss as it becomes dirty.


• Hold the floss tightly between your thumbs and forefingers.


• Guide the floss between your teeth using a gentle rubbing motion. Never snap the floss into the gums.


• When the floss reaches the gum line, curve it into a “C” shape against one tooth. Gently slide it into the space between the gum and the tooth.


• Hold the floss tightly against the tooth. Gently rub the side of the tooth, moving the floss away from the gum with up-and-down motions. Repeat this method for the rest of your teeth and don’t forget the back ones!

If you have questions about oral hygiene and dental health, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.smilesofcary.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Charles Ferzli at Smiles of Cary in Cary, NC, call 919-462-3350.

Dental Sealants for Pediatric Patients

Kids tend to go through a time period where they are cavity-prone. This is often because of the pits and grooves that molars have. At Smiles of Cary in Cary, NC, we offer our pediatric patients dental sealants for extra cavity protection.

The pits and grooves in molars make collecting food and plaque easy. In addition, it is not always easy for kids to reach these grooves with a toothbrush. This is why dental sealants are great. They literally seal out bacteria and debris so that they cannot become trapped.

To apply dental sealants, your dentist will first clean your teeth. After that, they will be dried. An acidic solution will be brushed onto the molars that are being sealed to rough up the surface of the tooth. This is just to aid a strong bond between the sealant and the tooth. The teeth and rinsed and again dried. The dental sealants will then be brushed onto the teeth. The sealant is made of a plastic material that can harden to create that barrier. After the sealants are hardened, they are complete.

Dental sealants are great for kids and teens, however, they can also provide benefits for adults who have never had a cavity or filling in those areas. If a dental sealant sounds like it could benefit you or someone in your family, schedule an appointment in our Cary, NC office. To schedule with Smiles of Cary, call us at (919) 462-3350 or visit our website, www.smilesofcary.com. 

Digital X-Rays for Better Patient Outcomes and Greater Safety

Advances in technology are what allow our practice to continue growing. Offering our patients the best equipment and technology is what gives us the best patient outcomes. Here at Smiles of Cary in Cary, NC, one way we implement new technology is by using digital x-rays.

Digital x-rays are beneficial to both our patients and our office in multiple ways. They save time for both us and our patients. We are able to reference past x-rays faster than ever before. In addition, there is no waiting time for the x-rays to develop. They are displayed immediately on our monitors. Less time spent is money saved, again both for us and our patients. One more fantastic benefit that digital x-rays have over x-ray systems of the past is greater safety. Digital x-rays use much less radiation than systems of the past. Therefore, our patients are subjected to much lower levels.

Digital x-rays also allow us to use computer programs that can detect changes that the human eye may miss. We have tools that allow us to take a closer look than ever before. All of these combined benefits allow us more accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.

To find out more about the technology we use here in our Cary, NC dental practice, contact Smiles of Cary at (919) 462-3350 or through our website, www.smilesofcary.com.