Today’s post is for new Cary parents. It contains beneficial advice about caring for baby’s and toddler’s teeth. How should I clean my toddler’s teeth? For infants, gently wash their gums with a piece of gauze or soft cloth. The ADA does not recommend any toothpaste for infants. When your child is three, a pea-sized […]
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What If My Child Loses Their Baby Teeth Too Early?
Primary teeth are important. Your child needs them to speak. Your child needs them to eat. A healthy smile improves self-esteem for everyone—young and old. Plus, those little teeth maintain space for the permanent teeth to come in and take their place. When youngsters lose their baby teeth a long time before their permanent teeth […]
Patient-Centered Dental Care
At Cary Family Dental, we are devoted to providing patient-focused dental care of the highest standard. We are here to help you. You could be our next success story! What is patient-focused care? A check-up with no cavities? A remarkable smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean all […]
Let Your Kids Fight The Evil Cavity-Causing Sorceress
A smartphone or tablet could be another important tool to help little ones create effective dental hygiene habits. A game called Toothsavers is one of the apps that focus on dental health. In the exciting Toothsavers game (designed for ages 3 – 6), children try to save characters from an evil sorceress who inflicts cavities […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our Dental Team Takes Care Of You
Posted In: Dental health, Family Dentistry
At Cary Family Dental, each member of our dental team helps us operate smoothly and provide an excellent standard of care. This article focuses on the duties of a dental assistant. You probably think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is working on me,” or “The one […]
Get Your Teeth In Shape!
Posted In: Dental health, Family Dentistry
People seem to be more health conscious than ever these days. Many of us stay active, eat a balanced diet, and better manage stress. There is a well-established link between your general health and your dental health, which is just one reason why it’s so important to see us at Cary Family Dental for a […]
10 Terrific Tooth Tips From Cary Family Dental
At Cary Family Dental, we want all of our patients to have healthy teeth and gums, and a healthy smile. Good dental health comes down to some pretty basic stuff: brush and floss your teeth twice a day, and see us for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Here are some additional things worth […]
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