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 […]
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Your Smile Says Keep Trying!
Today’s article is for people who are disheartened because they haven’t been successful at making some changes that will benefit their oral health. We want to encourage you to keep trying and assure you that the team of dental professionals at Cary Family Dental is eager to help. Keep Trying To Floss Many people are […]
Sedation Dentistry In Cary For Kids And Parents
At Cary Family Dental we know that many Cary children are afraid of going to the dentist. I am Allan Acton and my staff and I at Cary Family Dental want to make your child’s first visit to my Cary practice a positive experience. Regular dental check-ups from toddler age are an essential part of […]
Just Like Natural Teeth (Naturally Perfect Teeth, That Is!)
Hello, friends and neighbors in the Cary area! Have you been searching for the right dentist to correct your crooked, stained, or chipped teeth? The team at Cary Family Dental wants to end your search! We specialize in porcelain veneers, which are an extraordinary, minimally-invasive solution for cracked, stained, or chipped teeth. Porcelain veneers are […]
Call Them What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. While you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Practicing daily oral hygiene will improve your health now and in the future. You’ll prevent tooth decay, plaque, and gum disease, not to mention bad breath (something friends, family, and coworkers […]
5 Reasons To Schedule A Dental Cleaning Today
1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only severe decay that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease that leads to bone loss is just as dangerous. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque that creates pockets of infection between the gums and tooth roots. This leads to periodontitis, gum […]
Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk
Hi, I’m Dr. Allan Acton of Cary Family Dental. Today’s post focuses on an article that appeared recently on ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received the more intense dental care were […]
Find A Few Minutes To Floss
One common excuse often given by people who don’t floss is that the practice is difficult to fit into their daily schedule. If you’ve found this to be true, and feel like you are too busy to floss, here are some suggestions for when to fit this critical dental health habit into your day. The […]
The Future Of Tooth Decay In Cary
Dental patients in the Raleigh area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities is abscessing. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the tooth. This collection […]
Dental Veneers: 7 Fast Fixes
Hi! Welcome to the Cary Family Dental dental blog where we take the time to answer dental questions. Today we are focusing on fabulous veneers, which are used extensively in cosmetic dentistry. Dental veneers (also called laminates) are custom made to permanently cover the front part of one or more teeth. Wafer-thin, super-strong veneers can […]
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