North Hills Dentists @ Renaissance Dental Center

Truly Personalized Dental Care in Raleigh, NC

2012-01-31T10:04:00.000-08:00

We really do offer personalized dental care. That promise is much more than a marketing technique. Just ask our patients! Patients say we are in tune with them and that the care we offer is surprisingly pleasant. Many of our patients say they actually enjoy going to the dentist for the first time in their lives! That’s not only a really flattering thing to hear, it is encouraging to know that we are helping keep more and more smiles healthy in Raleigh because we make the dental experience fun and easy. Truth is, we think what our patients say about us is so thrilling that we sometimes sneak a peak at the patient videos we have on our website. You can hear what they are saying by clicking here http://www.northhillsdentists.com/about. We love our patients and are proud to have been part of their smiles – and their lives. For more information about what we can do for YOUR Raleigh smile, call Renaissance Dental Center at 919-786-6766, or visit www.northhillsdentists.com .

Artful Dental Bonding in Raleigh, NC

2012-01-25T10:04:00.000-08:00

You would be surprised at the difference a simple and painless procedure like dental bonding can make in your smile. It can correct exposure and recession, repair chips, cracks and gaps and even cover stains. And when done by artistic dentists like Dr. Wells, Dr. Abernethy or Dr. Sonner, your dental bonding will be indistinguishable from your natural tooth. An artistic touch and eye is very important to the bonding outcome because the bonding material is colored, and applied directly to your tooth. If the material is not correctly balanced for color or matched to your shade and texture, it will look odd and unnatural. If you have minor imperfections you would like us to correct quickly and effectively in one visit, call Renaissance Dental Center at 919-786-6766, or visit www.northhillsdentists.com for more information.

A New Year – A New You Getting Raleigh Smiles Ready for Anything

2012-01-20T09:00:00.000-08:00

It is hard to predict what the new year might bring, but one way to be sure you are ready for anything is to have a smile that is so beautiful it can light up a room, stop anyone in their tracks and warm hearts without even trying. How can you get a smile like that? It is easy when you are a patient at Renaissance Dental Center in Raleigh. Our dentists are really artists who can take your smile from dull to dazzling with a whole list of healthy cosmetic dental procedures. Our premier procedure – the one that makes the most dramatic and stunning difference – is the application of porcelain dental veneers. Porcelain veneers cover, perfect and lengthen teeth while looking beautiful and natural. Why not ask us about how porcelain veneers, or any other cosmetic dental procedure, can help make 2012 the best year yet? Just call Renaissance Dental Center at 919-786-6766, or visit www.northhillsdentists.com for more information.

Smile Resolutions for a Raleigh New Year

2011-12-29T07:10:00.000-08:00

Are you happy with your smile? Do you have any dentistry you have been putting off? Why not make us part of your New Year’s resolution list? We can replace old metal fillings with beautiful, healthier tooth colored restorations; replace missing teeth with the innovation of dental implants; perfect your smile with amazing porcelain veneers or even just help keep your smile healthy with our regular exams, screenings and cleanings. In fact, your teeth are probably a little out of shape from all the holiday eating you have been doing, so why schedule your cleaning right now? Then, while you are here, find out more about all the ways we can get your smile glowing in 2012. Call us in Raleigh at 919-786-6766 to schedule your appointment, or visit www.northhillsdentists.com for more information.

Happy Holidays, Raleigh, from Renaissance Dental Center

2011-12-27T06:50:00.000-08:00

This is such a fabulous time of year! Everything sparkles and glows – especially the beautiful smiles of our dear patients. We’d like to stop for a minute in the middle of all the hustle and bustle to let you know exactly what you mean to us. Our patients fill our lives with joy and satisfaction all year long and we thank you for it! We are honored by the fact that you trust us with something as precious as your smile and we hope to always live up to your expectations of our care. Those expectations are why we focus on keeping up with our education and with dental technology. It is also why we go out of our way to pamper you while you are with us. If you have any ideas of suggestions for how we can serve you better, please let us know. Have a happy and safe holiday season and keep smiling, Raleigh! For more information Renaissance Dental Center , call us at 919-786-6766 to schedule your appointment, or visit www.northhillsdentists.com for more information.

Keeping Raleigh Smiles Healthy Through the Holidays

2011-12-16T10:45:00.001-08:00

The Holidays are right around the corner – and all the eating and drinking involved can be damaging to more than your waistline! Here are a few things to remember that can help protect your teeth during the holiday season:

Eat only at meal times. Why? For about 20 minutes after you drink or eat anything, especially sugary foods and candies, your mouth is under attack. If you space your eating out over the day or for hours while at a party, your teeth will be exposed to harm for much longer than it should be! Try to do all your eating at once and try to choose treats that aren’t sticky or chewy.
Brush your teeth after you eat. If you can’t brush after eating something sweet, swish some water in your mouth. Even drinking a glass of water can help rinse sugars off your teeth.
If you are going to drink a lot of red wine and coffee over the holiday season, keep in mind that these are very staining. Rinse your mouth with water and keep a whitening pen handy for touch ups. Or consider scheduling a post holiday whitening and cleaning to get your teeth back in shape after all the indulgence.

Whatever your plans are this holiday, remember to celebrate your smile by taking good care of it! For more information about keeping your Raleigh smile healthy and bright, call Rennaissance Dental Center at 919-786-6766 to schedule your appointment, or visit www.northhillsdentists.com for more information.

Lumineers – The Easy Way to Perfect Raleigh Smiles

2011-11-30T07:03:00.000-08:00

Have you been wishing for a more perfect smile but the idea of porcelain veneers makes you a little nervous? After all, once your porcelain veneers are completed, you can never smile without them again. Even though your teeth look fabulous, porcelain veneers are not reversible because too much of your own tooth must be removed before application. Don’t worry another minute! Lumineers® are porcelain veneers that are so thin, they do not require extensive grinding down of your own teeth. In spite of their size and ease of use, they look amazing, mimicking natural tooth luminosity and color while making your smile absolutely perfect. For more information about how Lumineers porcelain veneers can help preserve and perfect any Raleigh smile, call 919-786-6766, or visit www.northhillsdentists.com for more information.

Smile Whitening – Get Ready for the Holidays, Raleigh!

2011-11-25T07:43:00.000-08:00

The holidays are coming! The holidays are coming! Are you ready? One way to make sure you look great even when you have a meltdown over what to wear is to have your teeth professionally whitened by Renaissance Dental Center in Raleigh, NC. You can choose both in-office laser tooth whitening to get your teeth holiday white in about an hour or take-home tray whitening to do your tooth whitening at your leisure. Either way, your teeth will be so white, they’ll take ten years off your appearance – or at least that is what some of our patients say! Why not get your smile ready to go for the holiday rush? Your teeth will look so great, no one will care what you are wearing, or even if you put on a couple pounds from all the holiday treats! In addition, if you are a new patient and you come in for our fabulous new patient experience, you will receive $100 off your whitening! Call Renaissance Dental Center at 919-786-6766 to schedule your appointment, or visit www.northhillsdentists.com for more information.

Digital X-Rays– Protecting Raleigh’s Health and Environment

2011-11-16T08:23:00.000-08:00

So, what’s all the fuss about digital dental x-rays? And what is the big difference between digital and standard radiographs? There really is a big difference. First, the flexibility of digital x-rays far surpasses traditional film x-rays. Traditional x-rays were generally very small and viewed on a lightbox, while digital x-rays are viewed the size of a computer screen. Because they are digital, we can use the computer to enlarge, enhance and even colorize the images of your teeth. Even better, digital x-rays expose you to approximately 80% less radiation than traditional radiographs, and since we do not use chemicals to develop the film, digital x-rays involve fewer dangerous chemicals to harm the environment and less paper waste. Talk to us about how our digital dental x-rays can help both your health and your environment in Raleigh by calling 919-786-6766, or visit www.northhillsdentists.com for more information.

Sedation Dentistry– Helping Raleigh NC Snooze Through Any Appointment

2011-10-28T09:02:00.000-07:00

Are you nervous about having a major dental restoration done? Do you worry that you won’t get numb or that you might gag in the dental chair? Renaissance Dental Center can help Raleigh dental patients rest and relax through any appointment. We start by creating a tranquil and beautiful office environment to ease your fears and soothe your soul. The relaxation continues with comforts such as pillows, blankets, massage pads and paraffin hand dips. But the thing that puts our nervous patients most at ease is he fact that we offer sedation dentistry. Just one little pill and a designated driver and sedation dentistry will let you nap through almost any of your treatments. Why not talk to us about using sedation dentistry to help you through your next appointment? Call Renaissance Dental Center in Raleigh, NC at 919-786-6766, or visit www.northhillsdentists.com for more information.

Bruxism Appliances for Raleigh NC Tooth Grinding Protection

2011-10-26T06:20:00.000-07:00

Sometimes chronic stress, medical conditions or medications can cause people to develop bruxism, or an unconscious clenching or grinding of the teeth. Some people clench and grind primarily in their sleep, while others do it while driving or working. This grinding can wreak havoc on your teeth, wearing them down, causing them to craze, crack and break, and ruining dental restorations. It also causes micro fracturing and sensitivity at the gum line and can even lead to chronic headaches and TMJ disorder. Renaissance Dental Center can diagnose and treat your bruxism to save your teeth and help you feel so much better. We can fit you with a custom-made bruxism appliance to protect your dentitition and relax your jaw. And if you have invested a lot of time and effort into keeping your smile beautiful and healthy, this is a great way to protect you investment! Talk to us about how our dental bruxism appliances can help patients in Raleigh by calling 919-786-6766, or visit www.northhillsdentists.com for more information.

Great Dental Hygiene – a Raleigh Health Necessity

2011-10-21T10:35:00.000-07:00

Are you keeping up with your dental hygiene, Raleigh? We know that it isn’t easy to fit things that seem inessential into your busy schedule, but your regular dental cleanings and exams are more important than you may think! Keeping your teeth and gums clear and healthy with a professional cleaning can help protect you from gum disease, a problem that has been linked to everything from premature and low birth-weight babies to deadly pancreatic cancer and strokes. While you are with us for your dental cleaning, we are also comparing your dental health to our records so that if a problem develops, we can catch it while it is still very small. In addition, we examine you for the first signs of oral cancer, a very prevalent cancer that can be caused by smoking, too much sun exposure and even HPV. So as you can see, when you come in for your regular hygiene visits, you aren’t just protecting and cleaning your smile – you are protecting your health! For more information about dental hygiene and exams in Raleigh, NC, call Renaissance Dental Center at 919-786-6766, or visit www.northhillsdentists.com for more information.

What is in Your Mouth? Exploring Metal Fillings with Renaissance Dental Center

2011-09-21T06:53:00.000-07:00

Have you thought about your fillings lately? You probably should. Start by running your tongue over the fillings in your molars. How do they feel? Are they rough and jagged? Does touching them or chewing cause any kind of twinge or pain? Now look in a mirror and open your mouth. Are your teeth full of dark and disfiguring “silver” fillings? Do the teeth under them look dark?

“Silver” Mercury amalgam fillings are not only unattractive, they can be bad for you and your smile. Though there has been some discussion about whether the Mercury in a filling can have adverse affects on your body, there is no doubt that they can hurt your teeth. The metal expands and contracts in your tooth just the way metal shifts when exposed to different temperatures outside your tooth. This can cause your teeth to chip and allow bacteria to enter the very cavity the filling was meant to protect. We often take out metal fillings with advanced decay and damage under the filling.

That is why Renaissance Dental Center offers only beautiful and healthier composite fillings. We can fill any future cavities with this beautiful and strong material or replace all your old, Mercury-containing fillings. For more information about metal-free fillings in Raleigh, NC, call us at 919-786-6766 or read more at http://www.northhillsdentists.com/composite-fillings

Fixing Your Smile with a Fixed Bridge

2011-09-02T10:43:00.000-07:00

Are you missing a tooth? It’s important that you have that fixed as soon as possible. When a gap is left between your teeth, your other teeth begin to shift out of place. This can cause TMJ pain and make the face look more collapsed and older than it needs to be. Renaissance Dental Center offers cosmetically designed fixed bridges to bridge the gap and support your teeth and bone structure.

A fixed bridge consists of a false tooth held in place by crowns affixed to the adjoining teeth. When cosmetically designed, these bridges look and feel so natural you might even forget they are there. Just care for your bridge the way you do the rest of your teeth and experience life to the fullest again!

For more information about how a fixed dental bridge can get your smile back into shape, call Renaissance Dental Center at (919) 786-6766, or visit www.northhillsdentists.com.

Raleigh’s Healthy Smiles Start with Healthy Gums Fighting Periodontal Disease

2011-08-31T06:01:00.000-07:00

A recent study showed a link between gum disease and obesity in younger people. In a study of 13,665 young adults ages 18-34 who had periodontal disease, 76 percent were more likely to be overweight or obese. Some researchers feel that the connection comes from an increase in consumption of sodas and a decrease in vitamin C and calcium intake through more nutritious beverages. Others suggest that obesity decreases immune system function, making these young people more susceptible to gum disease. Whatever the case, don’t take risks. Be sure to eat and drink nutritious, wholesome foods and see us regularly for cleanings and hygiene. For more information about how gum disease can affect your health, give us a call at (919) 786-6766, or visit www.northhillsdentists.com.

Raleigh’s Healthy Smiles Start with Healthy Gums

2011-08-29T07:26:00.000-07:00

More than 85 percent of people have some level of periodontal or gum disease but it is often misdiagnosed or ignored. How is that possible? Many people either skip or avoid their regular check ups and cleanings thinking that when periodontal disease become symptomatic, they will go for treatment. The trouble with that thinking is that periodontal disease is very often asymptomatic (or present with no symptoms at all!) until it is advanced enough to be adversely affecting the whole body. Don’t risk your health! Schedule your cleaning and exam today. Call Rennaisance Dental Center at (919) 786-6766, or visit www.northhillsdentists.com.

Dentures Can Be Beautiful – and Help Keep You Healthy

2011-08-22T10:50:00.000-07:00

When you think of dentures, do you tend to picture old people with clacking dentures or a set of false teeth in a bedside glass of water? Banish those images right now! Here at Renaissance Dental Center, our dentures are so natural looking, comfortable and well balanced that no one will know that they aren’t your own. In other words, our cosmetic dentures can let you live life to the fullest feeling confident and beautiful.

In fact, we have had so many patients tell us that they love their dentures that we titled our denture webpage “They’re fake and I love ‘em, thanks for asking!”

Though comfort and good looks are tremendously important, the most important feature of cosmetic dentures created by Renaissance Dental Center is that they are designed just for you (no denture mill here!) to support your ideal bite. What does that mean? They help keep your TMJ joint from experiencing fatigue or strain and help prevent TMJ disorder.

If you still have trouble imagining yourself in dentures, even cosmetic dentures as lovely as ours, talk to us about the possibilities of dental implants.

For more information about how our dentures can help you look and feel better than ever, visit www.northhillsdentists.com or call Renaissance Dental Center at (919) 786-6766.

Perfecting Raleigh’s Smiles with Porcelain Veneers from Renaissance Dental Center

2011-08-22T06:48:00.000-07:00

Life is full of surprises – and some aren’t good at all. If something happens to your front teeth it can feel devastating. A chipped or broken tooth in the middle of your smile just looks awful! Don’t worry. We have an easy and convenient solution to repair and beautify your smile – porcelain dental veneers. Porcelain veneers are not only natural looking, they are stain resistant and strong to give you a beautiful, healthy smile that will last for years and years. To find out more about porcelain veneers, call (919) 786-6766 or visit the Renaissance Dental Center website at www.northhillsdentists.com.

Perfecting Raleigh’s Smiles with Porcelain Veneers

2011-08-17T08:02:00.000-07:00

Sometimes even young people have cosmetic issues with their teeth. We have had young men come to us with teeth so damaged from drinking sodas while in their first years of college that they never smile at all anymore. We have had young women come to us with teeth that were too small for their faces or so gapped they feel self-conscious all the time. The new beautiful new porcelain veneers offered here at Raleigh’s Renaissance Dental Center are so strong and beautiful that they are an ideal solution even for young people who need their teeth to be corrected. And there are so many benefits – having a beautiful smile increases your chances for success both socially and in the job market. Now is the time you need to look and feel your best! To find out more about whether porcelain veneers are a good solution to perfect your smile, call (919) 786-6766 or visit the Renaissance Dental Center website at www.northhillsdentists.com.

Tis the Season

2010-12-08T12:24:00.001-08:00

We are offering great specials on whitening gel for all existing patients. Give us a call to reserve your supply!!!

Gobble Gobble

2010-11-23T12:25:00.000-08:00

The season for the sweet tooth hit us hard with Halloween and continues on through the holidays!!! Sugar bugs are our enemy, wash them away twice a day!!!

2009-10-08T05:32:00.000-07:00

We are ramping up for the Smiles Over Raleigh Renaissance Festival. This will be held October 30th from 4-9pm. The hot air balloon will begin taking people up for 150ft views of the town at 4:30pm. Come reserved your spot in line, as we will only have enough time to take the first 100 people up.
You will also be able to enjoy many silent auction items from the vendors of North Hills, raffle items, food, music, and much more!!!

We hope you can make it to this wonderful event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation!!!!

2009-10-01T11:36:00.000-07:00

MARK YOUR CALENDERS FOR October 30th 4-9pm @ 3803 Computer Drive!

We are excited to be co-hosting Renaissance Fall Festival called "Smiles over Raleigh". We will be launching a hot-air balloon to benefit Make-A-Wish. This event will allow some of the Make-A-Wish children to ride the balloon as one of their wishes!!! We are also hoping to accommodate our first 100 visitors with rides as well. The balloon will be going up 150ft then back down, so it will be a nice yet safe treat!!!

We will also have other health related sponsors, including Plastic Surgeon Dr. Karl Schwarz, Chiropractor Dr Bill Ferro of Pro Active, Primp Salon, Allergen (Botox) & Obagi representatives, Golds Gym reps, and many more......whom will set up booths for education & offers to clients.

We will have food, band, magician, etc. for entertainment as well as many silent auction items to promote the small businesses of North Hills.

Hope to see you there!!!!

2009-09-30T07:23:00.001-07:00

Wow, has 6 months really passed us by? Last week we had officially been open for 6 months & exceeding some of the goals we had set. It is such a great feeling to know that so many patients truly appreciate the comprehensive & thorough approach to dentistry that we feel so passionately about. It is such a blessing to be able to deliver the care that we can in such a beautiful place. We are so glad we built our dream practice & are so excited that our patients are enjoying their experience in our office. Thank you for your support!!!

2009-08-21T05:38:00.001-07:00

2009-08-14T06:59:00.001-07:00

Renew, Rejuvenate & Revive Your Smile with Us!
♦♦CEREC® One-Appointment Crowns
♦♦Smile Makeovers
♦♦Maintanence Cleanings & General Dentistry
♦♦Bridges, Partials, Dentures & Implants
♦♦Tooth-Colored Fillings
♦♦Root Canal Therapy
♦♦Oral Surgery/Wisdom Teeth Removal

2009-08-14T05:45:00.000-07:00

At Renaissance Dental Center, we have exceedingly high standards for the dentistry we practice as well as the patient’s experience while in our care.Here, dentistry is an art and your treatment unparalleled.We treat our guests like family and deliver only the exceptional dentistry that we would provide our loved ones. We also offer luxurious spa amenities that soothe and indulge.