As I stand over my sink and meditate the frayed bristles of my best-loved toothbrush, I wonder if I should replace it. It’s a good question. We all brush our teeth on a daily basis. Like a good pair of jeans, it seems the more we use a toothbrush, the more comfortable it gets. As […]
Cavity Prevention
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal
Hello Cary! Welcome to the Cary Family Dental dental blog. Let’s talk about smile makeovers. Some Cary patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Is the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips in your […]
Replace Old Silver Fillings
Superficial cuts in the skin subside without a trace, infections are eradicated with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues recede. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Cary Family Dental strongly emphasizes preventative dentistry. […]
Is The Humble Toothbrush Obsolete?
Many of our tools for everyday living have become antiquated. Online search has replaced the paper phone book. Telephone answering machines have gone the way of manual typewriters. Even the iPod, which was extolled as the zenith of technology just a few years ago, is now gathering dust as people play music on their smartphones. […]
Preventive Dentistry At Cary Family Dental
At Cary Family Dental, we do everything we can to keep the teeth and gums of our patients clean and healthy. In other words, we really stress dental health: how to get it and how to keep it. One of the best approaches is with preventive dentistry. Preventive dentistry – or preventative, as some say […]
You Are Our Top Priority at Cary Family Dental
At Cary Family Dental, our passion is helping patients achieve and maintain a healthy and beautiful smile. Dr. Allan Acton’s considerable experience, advanced skills, and exacting standards ensure patient satisfaction. We do this because we understand that each man, woman, and child has individual dental needs, so we need to develop a personalized treatment plan […]
General Dentistry in Cary: Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Our teeth work hard and are continuously under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel to protect them from harm. Furthermore, enamel is considered to be the hardest substance in the body. Sadly, even though enamel erosion is largely preventable, it is extremely widespread. Enamel’s chief enemies are acidic […]
Are You Smiling? Dental Health in Cary
At Cary Family Dental, we are constantly striving to provide the best oral health care to each of our patients, and hope that you might be one of these patients soon! One of the ways we keep our patients and others informed is with this blog. A central goal is to encourage everyone to develop more […]
To Chew Or Not To Chew In Cary
Posted In: Cavity Prevention
Hello gum chewers, today we’re going to talk about that sticky wad in your mouth. You know that it can freshen your breath, but can it really help guard your smile from tooth decay? It really depends on the type of gum. Chewing regular sucrose-based gum can be helpful in removing bits of food from […]
Do You Eat A Tooth-Healthy Diet?
Posted In: Cavity Prevention
Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local Raleigh dental patients. As your Dr., I’m passionate about helping you care for your teeth and keep them healthy. Everyone in the Raleigh knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires thorough daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your local Raleigh dental practice is also necessary […]
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