Today, we’re talking about the water flosser, also known as interdental cleaner, interdental irrigator, or water jet. A water irrigation device oscillates a stream of water through a small, targeted tube to shoot out particles of food and plaque from around and between teeth. To use it, you insert the tube into your mouth, turn […]
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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. […]
Questions To Ask Your Urgent Care Dentist
Sometimes Cary residents research their mechanic or hairdresser more thoroughly than their dental professional. Shouldn’t your oral health be far more important? At Cary Family Dental, we love to answer questions about all facets of dentistry. What Training and Experience Do You Have? You may have questions about a dentist’s training and experience. Dr. Acton has […]
7 Ways To Fix A Chipped Tooth
In a perfect world, each of your cherished teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most North Carolina men and women will need to restore a tooth at some point. A tooth can be compromised by tooth decay, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, gum disease, […]
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe?
When I discuss sedation dentistry with new patients, I encounter many misconceptions. The purpose of today’s dentistry article is to debunk some of the most common myths about dental sedation. Myth #1: With Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious Some nervous dental patients are not only afraid of receiving treatment; they also fear the thought […]
Implant-Anchored Dentures Can Give You Back Your Life
Are you one of the many denture wearers in Cary? Do your dentures decrease your quality of life? If so, we offer our condolences. For some men and women, dentures are only slightly better than a toothless mouth. The problems never end… They make normal eating difficult. They make speaking difficult. And they continuously rub against […]
5 Ways To Help Your Child Avoid A Cracked Tooth
Cracked teeth can be painful, embarrassing, and costly to repair. Protecting kids’ teeth from cracks and chips should be taught at a young age. 1. Don’t chew hard stuff! Steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, unpopped popcorn, and hard beef jerky. Also, be wary of pitted fruits—that peach may be soft but if […]
Implants vs. Bridges: Know The Facts
Hello Cary visitors, welcome to Cary Family Dental. Let’s talk about a traditional tooth replacement option common in Raleigh: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for generations of people, they are not without drawbacks. Many people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small areas around and under the bridge clean. […]
Watch Out For Hidden Sugar
Every health-conscious parent knows that sugar is the number one cause of cavities for kids. (It’s bad for smiles of all ages.) Because of cavity risks, low nutritional value, and high-calorie content, many parents want to limit the sugar in their children’s diets. We all know that sugared gum, Skittles, and cookies are packed with […]
Covid-19 and Our Office Update:
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Dear Valued Patients, Today marks the 37th day since having to suspend our practice’s elective procedures and hygiene services. It does appear that we should be able to begin opening back up around May 9, pending that our state meets the required health markers to do so. Behind the scenes, our practice is preparing to […]
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