Many dental patients wonder why, with all the improvements in dentistry, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let their simple design fool you. These tools are your best friends to prevent tooth decay, plaque […]
Dental health
Should You Get Your Child a Water Flosser?
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 […]
Regular Cleanings And Heart Health
Visiting Cary Family Dental for a dental checkup and cleaning every six months may seem inconvenient sometimes, but you may benefit in ways you’d never imagine. A recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years were 24 percent less likely to have a heart attack, compared […]
Our Standard Of Excellence
At Cary Family Dental, we are committed to the dental health of each one of our patients. We want everyone who settles into one of our chairs to have a good experience. But just as important, we want our work to result in healthy teeth and gums that last a lifetime. That is our standard […]
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 […]
5 Reasons To Choose Cosmetic Dentistry
When was the last time you looked at your smile in the mirror? Were you happy with what you saw? If the answer is no, you may want to check out at these five great reasons to consider cosmetic dentistry at Cary Family Dental. The first reason is that a little goes a long way. […]
Why a Water Flosser Might be a Good Idea
Water flossers have been around for more than fifty years, and there have been at least that many studies on their effectiveness. At Cary Family Dental, we’re using this space to present what is known about water flossers, and whether they’re better than ordinary string floss in preventing tooth decay, gum disease, and other issues. […]
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular dental floss? While it’s better to floss with a pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At Cary Family Dental, we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A floss pick holds […]
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
Posted In: Dental health, General Dentistry
The most common times people brush their teeth are morning and night, either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. But sometimes hiccups in the schedule can knock you off a well-established routine. At Cary Family Dental, we have some thoughts on that. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and dried. An irregular […]
How Often Do You Need to See the Dentist?
Posted In: Dental health, General Dentistry
How long has it been since your last cleaning from a dental hygienist? You don’t have to answer that. At Cary Family Dental, we provide our patients with cleanings and checkups to ensure they have healthy teeth and great smiles. We are devoted to giving each patient personalized care in our state-of-the-art office. Maintaining your […]
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