Dental Implants Explained Despite improved dental care, millions of Americans suffer from loss of a tooth, often from decay, gum disease, or injury. For many years, bridges and dentures were the only treatments available to toothless people. But nowadays there are dental implants. Dental implants are tooth replacements. Implants form a solid base for permanent […]
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What is All on Four Implant Treatment?
What is the “All on Four” procedure? The all-on-four model takes your dentures and in most cases places four dental implants in each of your dental arches so that the implants are integrated into your jawbone and stay in place. Dental implants cause less discomfort, have faster recovery time and can prevent bone grafts and […]
Planning for Dental Implant Surgery
How you prepare The dental implant planning process may involve a variety of specialists, including a doctor who specializes in the condition of the mouth, jaw, and face (oral and maxillofacial surgeon), a dentist such as Dr. Acton at Cary Family Dental who specializes in treating the structures that support the teeth. such as gums […]
What You can Expect With Tooth Extraction
Give Dr. Acton at Cary Family Dental your medical history before scheduling Having a tooth extracted is typically very safe but any surgical procedure can possibly allow harmful bacteria into the bloodstream, putting your gum tissue at risk of infection. If you have an autoimmune or other condition that puts you at high risk for […]
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, […]
Look And Feel Better With Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry can not only enhance your smile, it can improve the health of your teeth and make your face more pleasing and younger-looking. Additionally, it can help with TMJ issues, and it definitely increases your self-esteem! What’s more, cosmetic dentistry is surprisingly quick and virtually pain-free. Why? Because of state-of-the art dental technology and […]
Implants vs. Bridges: Know The Facts
Hello Cary visitors, welcome to Cary Family Dental. Let’s talk about a traditional tooth replacement option common in Raleigh: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for generations of individuals, they are not without drawbacks. Many people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small areas around and under the bridge clean. […]
What If My Tooth Gets Knocked Out?
‘Knocked’ is a relatively benign word for an impact so violent it dislodges a tooth. Ouch! We hope this never happens to you. But… if it does, here is what you should do. 1. Find the Tooth If you’re in panic mode, ask for help. When you locate the tooth, handle it carefully. Keep it […]
You Know It When You See It
You may not be able to articulate why all the elements blend in perfect harmony. But you know it when you see it. We’re talking about a beautiful smile. At Cary Family Dental, beautiful smiles are our specialty. We provide tooth implants and other cosmetic dental procedures for complete smile makeovers. You may be surprised […]
Using Nature As Our Guide
Allan Acton at Cary Family Dental performs complete smile re-designs that turn ordinary teeth (or even teeth with significant problems) into brilliant smiles. If you have been considering a smile makeover, you probably want to know if you will still look like yourself. The answer is “Yes! Only better!” You see, Dr. Allan Acton uses […]
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