I am Allan Acton of Cary Family Dental in Cary. Cary Family Dental offers multiple cosmetic dental procedures for creating dazzling smiles. Two of the most popular procedures are dental crowns and porcelain veneers. Many patients don’t understand the difference between the two. Generally, a crown strengthens a compromised tooth while a veneer is used […]
Dental Implant
Should I Get An Implant Immediately After A Tooth Extraction?
Do you have a tooth that is beyond saving? Considering a permanent tooth implant? There are advantages to combining the extraction and implant placement in one procedure. Let’s talk about the benefits of same-day extraction and tooth implant placement. 1. You preserve healthy bone As soon as a tooth is taken out, the bone begins […]
The Health And Beauty Consequences Of Missing Teeth
Today’s post focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many critical functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to shrink. This, in turn, […]
The Final Step For A Tooth Implant: A Beautiful Crown
When you receive an implant, a dental crown is a final component. Let’s discuss the complex process required to engineer a dental crown. Dental crowns can be fabricated with metal, ceramic (porcelain), resins, or varying combinations of these. Modern porcelain crowns are an engineering wonder. They make reconstructive and cosmetic dentistry possible. This picture shows […]
How Are Dental Implants Priced?
Looking into how much dental implants cost and getting a straightforward answer can be frustrating. But there is a reason for that. It can be confusing to research the cost of getting a dental implant and finding nothing solid online. Let’s take a moment to discuss why most dental practice sites don’t publish the cost […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Patient Education Improves Dental Outcomes
At Cary Family Dental, we pride ourselves on giving patients the oral health education they need for a healthy smile. We know that optimal dental health depends on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. We make sure our patients understand all the details of […]
What If My Dental Insurance Doesn’t Cover Implants?
For years, the dental industry has been advocating implants as the preferable tooth restoration option in most circumstances. But many dental insurance companies don’t cover tooth implants. The dental insurance industry seems to be stuck in 1970. For example, many insurers will cover dental bridges. Clearly, dental insurance companies rarely make coverage decisions based on […]
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