At Cary Family Dental, we always remind our patients to brush and floss their teeth after every meal. And happily, most of our patients take that advice to heart. But what are you supposed to do in the middle of the day? You’re out and about, and your usual stuff – that favorite toothpaste, the […]
Dental health
Common Dental Questions
Posted In: Dental health, Family Dentistry
At Cary Family Dental we strive for excellence in dentistry every day. Providing the best possible dental care goes beyond cleanings and exams. We like patients who ask a lot of questions, because that tells us they are taking a strong interest in their dental health. One of the questions we’re frequently asked is whether […]
Interdental Cleaners
Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is the single best way to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Together, they are the gold standard for ideal dental care, along with twice-yearly checkups at Cary Family Dental. But what about during the day, when you’re away from home and your toothbrush? It may not be […]
Creating Beautiful Smiles
As a general dentistry practice, we view ourselves at Cary Family Dental as your first line of defense when it comes to dental health: the place you turn to for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. We recommend that new patients get evaluated for the type of cleaning they need, and how often the cleaning needs to […]
Making Life Sweet?
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Cary Family Dental we want to remind you what sugar can do to your teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of the teeth. The […]
How To Brush Your Teeth
The title of this post from Cary Family Dental is, as you can see, “How To Brush Your Teeth.” Seriously? Brushing your teeth? It’s something we’ve all done without any help since we were four years old, thank you very much. Fair enough. But we believe there is always room for improvement, even in something […]
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
Posted In: Dental health, Family Dentistry
In this post from Cary Family Dental, we take a look at xylitol gum, and whether it is a substitute for brushing your teeth and regular dental exams. Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in birch tree bark, but is also found in many fruits and vegetables. Unlike most other sweeteners (natural […]
Soft Or Hard? A Toothbrush Debate
Posted In: Dental health, Family Dentistry
At Cary Family Dental in Cary NC, we almost always tell our patients to use a soft-bristled toothbrush when they brush their teeth. We’re going to use this space to explain why. Brushing your teeth twice a day is essential to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. (So is flossing, but we’ll save that topic for […]
Get On Top Of Your To-Do List This Saturday At Cary Family Dental
Is it time to get your life back in order? We’re sure there are plenty of things on your to-do list, like refill a prescription, change your air filter, get your oil changed, replace the light bulb, or make a dental appointment. If you keep putting off seeing the dentist because you don’t have time […]
Do You Have The Most Common Dental Problem?
At Cary Family Dental, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in both techniques and materials have made the impossible not only possible, but affordable for everyone in Cary as well. Dr. Allan Acton has been restoring teeth since 2003. Ongoing training is essential to remain at the […]
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