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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Whitening For Three Types Of Tooth Stains
Greetings, Raleigh, NC area residents! If your smile could use some brightening, what are you waiting for? Professional teeth whitening and teeth bleaching are the easiest ways for you to dramatically improve your appearance. If your teeth have been stained or yellowed over the years from a variety of things such as coffee, cigarettes, or eating […]
Preventing Gum Disease in Cary with Advanced General Dentistry
Run your tongue along the gum line behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus that has started to accumulate. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. […]
Oral Health in Cary: Think You Know How To Brush? Think Again.
You’ve been brushing since you were five. You switch to autopilot morning and night and get it over with. But are you doing it right? Believe it or not, many people are making mistakes when it comes to brushing. You may need to tweak your routine to better sustain your oral health in Cary and […]
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