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 […]
General Dentistry
Interdental Cleaners
Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is the single best way to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Together, they are the gold standard for ideal dental care, along with twice-yearly checkups at Cary Family Dental. But what about during the day, when you’re away from home and your toothbrush? It may not be […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do You Have The Most Common Dental Problem?
At Cary Family Dental, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in both techniques and materials have made the impossible not only possible, but affordable for everyone in Cary as well. Dr. Allan Acton has been restoring teeth since 2003. Ongoing training is essential to remain at the […]
Beautifying with Dental Bonding at Cary Family Dental
A cosmetic dentist’s toolkit is filled with useful tools for fixing most types of cosmetic tooth troubles. In the past few years, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and same-day teeth whitening have attracted a lot of publicity. In today’s post, we are going to talk about an effective, yet relatively uncelebrated dental treatment that has been […]
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. […]
When Style And Oral Health in Cary Collide
Oral piercing is a popular form of expression in Cary, but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s safe. When our patients ask us about the safety of oral piercings, we make sure they think about the possible harmful consequences. Oral Piercings Can Have Consequences First, patients should know that infection is always a major concern […]
How Dental Implants in Cary are Changing Dentures
If you are one of the many people in Cary wearing dentures, then you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth. The problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and the inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Dentures do not feel or function […]
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