February 17th, 2012
Monday, Feb. 20 marks Presidents’ Day, a day known for celebrating of both George Washington’s and Abraham Lincoln’s combined Birthdays. Presidents’ Day was created in 1971, when President Richard Nixon combined the birthdays of two of our most well-known presidents into one single federal holiday. Presidents’ Day also marks a hard-earned day off from work and school for a lot of our patients at Cary Family Dental.
Here are a few fun facts about our nation’s presidents:
*Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president, carried letters, bills and notes in his tall stovepipe hat.
*George Washington is the first president to be featured on a postage stamp.
*Ronald Reagan, our 40th president, broke the so-called “20-year curse,” in which every president elected in a year ending in zero died in office.
*Abraham Lincoln was the tallest of the U.S. presidents, measuring 6’ 4” tall.
*Virginia is the birthplace of more United States presidents than any other state, followed by Ohio and Massachusetts.
*Harry S. Truman was the first president to have his Inauguration and speeches televised.
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February 8th, 2012
 A couple of months ago I gave each team member at Cary Family Dental a $100 bill with explicit instructions:
“Give this money away in the next 2 weeks or give it back to me.”
You see, I believe the old adage that when you give something away you get something greater in return. Personally I have always found it extremely rewarding to give back. You can see that in many of the projects that we take on such as Cary Smile Makeover, Smiles for Life and recently Dentistry from the Heart. I was pleased to learn that each team member took it upon themselves to find a unique way to “pay it forward.” Below are the people or organizations that benefited from this project.
1. Wounded Warrior Project
2. Operation Smiles
3. A church raising money to help abused girls in Peru
4. A church in Vermont that matched what she gave, and then gave to different charities
5. A church in Cary that helped a local needy family
6. St. Judes Children’s Hospital
7. Salvation Army and an extra $20 tip for a waitress in need
8. A family friend that was in need because of poor health
9. A family member that didn’t have enough money to fix their washing machine
I am very proud of our team for taking this on.
Sincerely,
Allan Acton DDS
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February 2nd, 2012
 While mouthwash is not an alternative to regular brushing and flossing, it can help keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy. There are several different types of mouthwashes available, and all of them will help do different things for your smile. The most common types of mouthwashes are:
• Fluoride – fluoride is the most used type of mouthwash available, and is used to strengthen the enamel of the teeth while preventing cavities and tooth decay.
• Antiseptic – an antiseptic mouthwash is used to kill bacteria and germs in the mouth. Most commonly used before and after a dental surgery, antiseptic mouthwashes can also help to fight gum disease, and halitosis (chronic bad breath). Antiseptic mouthwashes can affect your sense of taste and may stain the teeth, so it is recommended that you consult your dentist before using this type of mouthwash.
• Combination – a combination mouthwash is designed to help prevent tooth decay, freshen the breath, and maintain the health of your smile.
• Prescription – for patients with gum disease, or any signs of gum disease, you may need a prescription mouthwash. Prescription mouthwashes, like Peridex of PerioGard, are used to treat gingivitis, and other forms of decay.
There are also many different brands of mouthwash. Some common brands include:
• Scope
• Listerine
• Act
• Crest
• Tom’s of Maine (all-natural)
• Plax (anti-plaque rinse)
• Breath Rx
• Orajel
• Targon (special mouthwash made for smokers)
• Rembrandt (whitening mouthwash)
If you are curious about which kind of mouthwash would work best for you, be sure to ask us at your next appointment. If you have a favorite mouthwash, let us know by posting a comment for others to read!
– Cary Family Dental
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January 23rd, 2012
Dr. Allan Acton and Dr. Apurva Maj and our team are very excited about our new office location! The new Cary Family Dental office opened for patients on January 9, 2012 and it has been a wonderful transition. We strive to provide each and every patient with an excellent dental experience, and our new office only allows us to better serve you with state-of-the art services and care.
At our new Kildaire Farm Road office, we have taken steps to minimize our ecological footprint and become more “green.” LED lights have been installed, as well as a tankless water heater so we are not heating the water when we are not in the office. We also use a dry suction which uses no water and a steam-based, surgical grade instrument sterilization that contains no harsh chemicals and cuts down on water use. The foam in the exterior wall of building was put in place to reduce heat loss and our heating and cooling expenses. Additionally, we continue to use digital x-rays to reduce radiation exposure and the toxic chemicals that are used during processing.
Our new office also has more space! We previously had five operatories, and now we have ten to better serve our patients! What do you think about our new space? Let us know by leaving a comment below or by connecting with us on Facebook!
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