At Cary Family Dental we understand that the condition of your teeth has a significant impact on your health and happiness. Denture wearers understand this all too well. The path from dental health to a toothless mouth is downhill. Tooth decay and gum disease are painful. Treatment such as fillings and root canals can strain […]
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How to prepare for dental implant surgery
Tooth implant surgery can be stressful, but the entire process can be less stressful by knowing how to prepare properly for the day of the surgery. Contact Cary Family Dental to discuss your treatment plan. While every patient should follow the unique directions provided by their dentist, there are some global procedures for all patients. […]
Do older patients make good candidates for implants?
Yes. Dental implants are effective in older people, whether 85, 90, or even 95 years old, and they tend to heal with the same reliability as in younger patients. Osteoporosis, common in older people, does not negatively affect the outcome. Even with some bone loss, dental implants can be placed successfully. Comparing implants vs. dentures […]
Types of surgery needed in placing implants
Bone Graft Surgery Bone Grafting refers to the restoration or enhancement of the section of the jawbone that holds the teeth. Grafting is a surgical procedure that resolves the loss of the jawbone that may have been damaged due to lack of stimulation, tooth loss, oral trauma, infection, or disease. The procedure essentially rebuilds the […]
6 Reasons To Ditch Your Dentures For Dental Implants
For thousands of years, dentures have been allowing people to chew foods harder than mashed bananas and flash some teeth when they smile. However, Cary Family Dental denture wearers know how unstable, irritating, embarrassing, and inconvenient they can be. Now denture wearers have a better option. A tooth implant provides the total package, so to […]
Dental implants after retirement
Are retirees good candidates? Yes, tooth implants work equally well in older people as in younger patients. Bone density issues common in older people, usually do not negatively affect the final product, as implants can be placed successfully without bone grafting. Dental implants or dentures? Dentists typically now recommend implants instead of dentures in most […]
Eating Got You Down?
Men and women with missing teeth know that chewing can be difficult and painful. If you are looking at the cost of dental implants and feel uncertain about whether this is the step you ought to take, come see Dr. Acton, DDS at Cary Family Dental to learn all about implant placements. Dental implants are usually […]
How Are Dental Implants Priced?
Looking into how much dental implants cost and getting a straightforward answer can be frustrating. But there is a reason for that. It can be confusing to research the cost of getting a dental implant and finding nothing solid on the web. Let’s take a moment to discuss why most dentistry sites don’t publish the […]
5 Ways To Restore A Tooth
There is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of perfectly healthy teeth, you may never need any of these procedures. However, if you are like most Cary residents, you will need to restore a tooth eventually. Today’s post looks at six restoration procedures that are used routinely […]
Gum Disease And Tooth Loss
Do you know that the most prevalent cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? Severe gum disease is called periodontitis. Regular check-ups with your dentist are essential, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone should be looking for. Signs of Gum Disease Gums that bleed easily Gums that are tender, […]
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