Family Dentistry in Pittsboro

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Dr. Peele started his practice in 1976 after graduating from UNC Dental School in Chapel Hill. He has run a successful practice in Pittsboro for 33 years! He specializes in family dentistry & cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Peele understands the need for top notch dental care and keeping it affordable, so he offers interest free monthly payments through Care Credit financing. When you need help, he is there!

919.542.4911

The experienced staff at our family dentistry specialize in cosmetic dentistry procedures.

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience. Our hygienist and dental assistant were all trained at U.N.C. School of Dentistry .

Initial Oral Evaluation

Your initial oral evaluation includes a visual examination, charting, periodontal probing, diagnoses and treatment recommendations.  We also take x-rays at the first visit to determine the internal issues.  Most insurance plans cover 2 dental cleanings per year.  This is number recommended by the American Dental Association.  If you have anxiety when in a dental chair we offer Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) and a mild sedation pill.

Tooth Whitening

Your dentist can whiten teeth dramatically using various forms of hydrogen peroxide. One form, carbaide peroxide, is most often used in the form of a gel, and placed into a special tray that is custom-fitted to your teeth. The tray is worn in the mouth for one to four hours per treatment. When in contact with the teeth, the carbamide peroxide releases oxygen that releases the stain on your teeth. This process is safe and effective with only a few temporary side effects. This treatment can be applied at home under periodic supervision by your dentist.

Bonding

Composite bonding is the most versatile and effective way to aesthetically restore your smile. Composite materials are used to replace old unattractive fillings, change the color of your teeth, or reshape and re-contour a less than ideal smile. Composite resin is a tooth-colored plastic mixture filled with glass (silicon dioxide). Composite fillings have a slightly higher rate of wear than your traditional silver fillings.

Veneers

Veneers are ultra-thin sculpted pieces of tooth-shaped porcelain that fit over the front of your teeth. They are wonderful for fixing teeth that are significantly discolored, chipped, pitted, malformed, or crooked, or if you have unwanted spaces. In certain situations, a change in upper lip fullness and balance can be obtained by placing porcelain laminate veneers on your four front teeth.

Crowns

Crown restorations are similar to veneers, because they too are attached to individual teeth. Crowns completely cover the tooth on all sides, helping to correct any problems that you might have with alignment. Crowns are used to repair teeth that have undergone root canals, have severe erosion, or extreme malposition. The use of crowns is essential in any situation that requires greater strength and aesthetics. Crowns are fabricated from ceramic or ceramic and metal, and are indistinguishable from adjacent teeth.

Bridges

Bridges are useful as corrective measures after an accident or serious dental decay. These restorations-generally made of porcelain or a composite material- are used to replace missing teeth Bridges are a method by which to restore your bite and create a pleasant smile. It also takes a great deal of time to both prepare the area and affix the bridge once it comes back from the lab. Fixed bridges are placed on the neighboring teeth, so they span the site of the missing tooth. The bridge is fitted with ceramic teeth to replicate the missing teeth, to restore function, and aesthetics.

Call Michael Peele DDS at 919.542.4911