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September $200 Off Select Treatments at C. Ashley Mann, DDS

September 1st, 2011

C. Ashley Mann, DDS is offering $200 Savings on select treatments through 9/30/2011

We’re offering $200 off as a Summer Cool Down Savings on select dental treatments through September 30th 2011. It can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses by up to $200.

Fall is our busy period as our patients focus on getting in their last appointments for their yearly coverage, and finding the best ways to utilize their Flexible Spending balances. So we encourage you to call to day so you can get the appointment time that best fits your schedule.

Just mention the Summer Cool Down Savings to be eligible before October 1.

Call 919.462.9338 to make an appointment today.

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The family and cosmetic dentistry offices of C. Ashley Mann, DDS are located in downtown Cary on East Chatham Street.

Click the button with Directions on the upper right corner of our website to see where we’re located and to get directions.

Call for an appointment Monday – Friday after 7 a.m. and find out how we can help you. 919.462.9338

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ZOOM! In-Office Teeth Whitening

August 25th, 2011

Zoom! Activating Light

Zoom! in-office teeth whitening is one of our patients’ most popular teeth whitening methods because it works faster and more effectively than the at-home methods, and because our dental assistants provide the treatment for you. Let’s answer some of your questions about it.

What is Zoom! Teeth Whitening?
Zoom! is a professional whitening system that uses whitening gel to whiten your teeth and is done in the dentists office.

Zoom! can increase the whiteness of your teeth by up to 8 shades as shown in this ZOOM! Web site chart that compares effectiveness of different methods.

How long is a Zoom! Teeth Whitening Appointment?

The in-office treatment time is 45 minutes for up to 8 shades of whitening. At home trays take 1-2 weeks for up to 6 shades lighter. Strips and paint on gel take between 1 – 4 weeks for up to 4 shades of lightening, while toothpaste takes over 4 weeks for only 1 – 2 shades of whitening.

The in-office process involves putting a whitening gel on your teeth for three periods of 15 minutes each and focusing a special UV light, the Zoom! Activating Light in the picture, directly on your teeth to facilitate the whitening process.

"The ZOOM! Patient Post Care and Maintenance Kit"

My Teeth Are Sensitive, How Will Zoom! Teeth Whitening Feel?

For many patients Zoom! causes no sensitivity. For those who are sensitive we prescribe Fluoridex toothpaste which is very successful in eliminating sensitivity for most patients, even for patients with very sensitive teeth.

When Will I Need My Next Zoom! Teeth Whitening Appointment?

Everyone’s teeth are different. Some tooth enamels absorb teeth darkening drinks and foods faster than others, so how long your teeth will stay white depends on your teeth, and what you eat and drink, among other things. You can help your teeth stay white by rinsing your mouth after eating or drinking teeth darkening substances, and brushing them within half an hour.

Is Any Special Care Needed After My Zoom! Teeth Whitening?

After the treatment is over, you will go home with a special kit and customized teeth trays which will allow you to maintain your whitening care at home when you’d like to. The box to the right shows the blue teeth tray holder, and two syringes which will last for quite a whole, the turquoise one with whitening gels, and the gray one with teeth desensitizing gels. It’s as simple as putting some of the whitening gel in each of the tooth spots on your customized tray, and putting the clear tooth tray in your mouth for a short period.

Call 919.462.9338 to make an appointment today.

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The family and cosmetic dentistry offices of C. Ashley Mann, DDS are located in downtown Cary on East Chatham Street. Click the button with Directions on the upper right corner of our website to see where we’re located and to get directions. Call for an appointment Monday – Friday after 7 a.m. and find out how we can help you. 919.462.9338

Posted in Dr. Ashley Mann's Practice, Teeth Whitening |

Oral Cancer Screening – Affordable and Life Saving

August 8th, 2011

oral cancer screening at C. Ashley Mann DDS

Oral Cancer screening with the VELscope.

Next time you’re at the dentist, make sure you ask for an oral cancer screening. Why?

Because oral cancer can be deadly if not detected early.

The National Institutes of Health lists these facts:

“About 1 in 4 persons with oral cancer die because of delayed diagnosis and treatment.”

“If the cancer is found early, before it has spread to other tissues, the cure rate is nearly 90%.”

These facts focus directly on early detection.

Recent studies are also showing that VELscope system can help discover other abnormalities in the mouth’s mucous membranes:

Viral, fungal and bacterial infections
Inflammation from a variety of causes (including lichen planus and other lichenoid reactions)
Squamous papillomas
Salivary gland tumours.

At C. Ashley Mann, DDS, we offer VELscope detection which is very easy on our patients, and provides excellent screening for cancers and pre-cancers. It takes less than 2 minutes, and involves no rinses or stains. It involves focusing a safe blue light into the patient’s mouth.

Call 919.462.9338 to make an appointment for yourself today.

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The family and cosmetic dentistry offices of C. Ashley Mann, DDS are located in downtown Cary on East Chatham Street. Call for an appointment Monday – Friday after 7 a.m. and find out how we can help you. 919.462.9338

Posted in C. Ashley Mann DDS Dental Practice, Oral Cancer Screening |

Is Snoring Disrupting Your Family’s Sleep?

July 21st, 2011

At C. Ashley Mann, DDS, we know how hard it is when snoring and the related condition, Sleep Apnea, keeps a family awake.

Known officially as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), it is responsible for a lot of suffering for both the person snoring, and their family members who can’t sleep because of the noise. Not getting this condition treated increases a person’s risk for heart disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases.

If you haven’t had your snoring evaluated yet, and especially if you have, C. Ashley Mann, DDS has an effective treatment that works for most patients.

Somnomed's appliance for sleep apnea and snoring relief is considered effective for most patients.

The treatment is Somnomed MAS, a Mandibular Advancement Splint.

How does it work?

The Somnomed MAS treats snoring and mild to moderate Sleep Apnea by moving the lower jaw forward slightly. This forward movement tightens the soft tissue and muscles of the upper airway, which stops blocking the airway while you sleep and reduces vibration of the tissues that cause the snoring sound.

This Sleep Apnea appliance is custom-made for you, and is adjustable. It consists of an upper and lower plate which allows for normal opening and closing. Most patients appreciate and continue to use this treatment greatly increasing everyone’s sleep and well-being. Read more about it on our Sleep Apnea page.

Call us at (919) 462-9338 to find out if Somnomed MAS will help you get the rest you need and deserve.

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The family and cosmetic dentistry office of C. Ashley Mann, DDS is located in downtown Cary on East Chatham Street. Call for an appointment Monday – Friday after 7 a.m. and find out how we can help you. 919.462.9338 Our New Patient paperwork is here.

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September $200 Off Select Treatments at C. Ashley Mann, DDS

ZOOM! In-Office Teeth Whitening

Oral Cancer Screening – Affordable and Life Saving

Is Snoring Disrupting Your Family’s Sleep?

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