At Cary Family Dental, we are constantly striving to provide the best oral health care to each of our patients, and hope that you might be one of these patients soon! One of the ways we keep our patients and others informed is with this blog. A central goal is to encourage everyone to develop more […]
General Dentistry
Dental Health in Cary: Three Reasons Not To Skip A Checkup
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything on your “gotta do” list. At Cary Family Dental, we understand that. But we encourage you to remember how important your dental health is, so don’t cancel or postpone a checkup because it seems less important than all that other stuff. Twice-yearly dental […]
Oral Health Tips (for every age) to Survive the Holidays
Now that you have survived Halloween and Thanksgiving, the winter holidays and all their freshly baked goods threaten to undo all the hard work you’ve done to keep everyone’s teeth healthy and clean. Here are some tips on setting positive dental habits for the whole family that will carry over into the New Year. Kids […]
Debunking Dental Myths
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Today’s Cary Family Dental blog post focuses on three dental-related myths. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than those that are swallowed immediately. For example, sipping […]
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?
Posted In: General Dentistry
Today’s post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are important because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. Dr. Allan Acton encourages patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing Flossing […]
Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics
Posted In: General Dentistry
Cary Family Dental patients use the word “cavity” often when discussing oral health practices. Along with teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry procedures, cavities are a hot topic. At Cary Family Dental we think it’s great that people in the Raleigh area are so conscious of their teeth, and we feel that having a better […]
7 Surprising Causes Of Bad Breath
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Men and women who have chronic bad breath understand the embarrassment and frustration associated with this condition. There are several possible causes, some that are often overlooked: Poor oral hygiene Digestive problems Systemic infection Bacteria on dentures Gum disease Food particles on tonsils Dry mouth At Cary Family Dental, we can help you with this […]
Protect Your Smile From Unseen Harm
Posted In: About Our Office, General Dentistry
After years of regular beating from rain, snow, sleet and hail, we decided it was time to get our roof inspected. From the outside it appeared fine, so without the expertise of our roof inspector, we would not have know that it needed to be replaced. Much like a roof on your home, fillings are […]
Smart Brushing Trumps Aggressive Brushing
Posted In: General Dentistry
Most Cary residents brush their teeth (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush improperly but don’t realize that their dental hygiene practices may be contributing to oral problems. They may pride themselves on their diligence, but frequency does not make up for incorrect methods. One of the most common errors – […]
Dead Or Just Sick?
Posted In: General Dentistry
Since our teeth don’t “grow” and the enamel is not comprised of living cells, sometimes we forget that teeth are alive. We are reminded that they have active nerves when we have a toothache or sudden sensitivity to hot or cold food. Like other organs, teeth need a blood supply to stay alive and healthy. […]
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