Cary Family Dental, protecting your family from cavities this Halloween

With Halloween only two weeks away, Dr. Acton and Dr. Maj know that there will soon be many tricks and treats! While this festive holiday is full of costumes and fun community activities, it can also be a harmful time for the teeth of young trick-or-treaters in our Cary, NC neighborhoods.

With all of the sugary, sticky, and chewy treats that are often shared with trick-or-treaters, it is important to follow these simple tips to prevent cavities this Halloween:

• Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste at least twice daily
• Gently brush your gums to keep them healthy (when choosing a toothbrush it is recommended to use soft bristles)
• Floss your teeth at least once a day to remove plaque and food that may be caught between the teeth where your toothbrush can’t reach
• Limit the amount of soda and sugary treats you eat/drink
• Be sure to visit your dentist every six months for a teeth cleaning and check-up

For more information on cavities and good oral hygiene habits, or to schedule your next appointment at Cary Family Dental, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 919-439-5330.

Cosmetic Dentistry at Cary Family Dental

It is our commitment at Cary Family Dental to ensure that your dental experience is affordable, comfortable, and personalized. Dr. Acton and Dr. Maj offer our patients the most state-of-the-art cosmetic dentistry services. In a recent smile makeover, one patient told Dr. Acton, "I love my new teeth and I feel like smiling again."

Trouble-free, affordable cosmetic dentistry can make a difference in your life. Cary Family Dentistry offers our patients mercury-free fillings, dental implants, crowns, and tooth-colored fillings.


Be sure to ask Drs. Maj or Acton about what cosmetic dentistry can do for you at your next appointment!

What do you love about Cary Family Dental?

From your very first visit to Cary Family Dental our doctors and team strive to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you been especially impressed by the work of Dr. Acton and Dr. Maj? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your new smile?

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. You can write a review here. Or, you can tell us by posting on our Facebook page or by giving us a call!

Thank you,

The team at Cary Family Dental

Ask Drs. Acton and Maj: What can Invisalign® do for my oral health?

When considering treatment options, patients often ask us how Invisalign treatment is so different than traditional braces. Well, there are more reasons to smile about Invisalign with Cary Family Dental than you may know. Invisalign is a series of removable aligners that are nearly invisible, and besides straightening your teeth, can improve your oral health. Here’s how:

Healthy gums: Straight teeth allow a close fit for gums. This lessens the gum stress that is caused by crowded or widely spaced teeth, thus also reducing red and swollen gums.

Easy cleaning: Invisalign is removable, therefore brushing and flossing is easier and you are able to maintain a healthy mouth. These habits are vital to avoiding tooth decay, plaque and even gum disease.

Improved speech and chewing: Properly-aligned teeth don’t have the discomfort or compound speech impediments that can be caused by crowded teeth or a deteriorating jawbone.

If you have any questions about Invisalign, just ask Drs. Acton and Maj the next time you’re in for an appointment. Or, you may post your question on our Facebook page! You can also read this article for more information on Invisalign and your oral health.

September is National Gum Care Month

Gingivitis, the early stage of gum disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people do not recognize the warning signs - bleeding and swollen gums - as a precursor to gum disease. This month, a national campaign is underway to raise awareness about gum health and periodontal disease, and we at Cary Family Dental wanted to do our part to help spread the word!

Early recognition and action are the most important steps to health gums, and ultimately a health body too! Studies are published every year linking oral health, including the gums, to the health of other areas of the body, such as the heart. One of the most important steps to improving the care of your gums is recognizing the warning signs for gum disease. These can include:

• Gums that appear red or swollen
• Gums that feel tender
• Gums that bleed easily (during brushing or flossing)
• Gums that recede or pull away from the teeth
• Persistent halitosis, or bad breath
• Loose teeth
• Any change in the way teeth come together in the biting position

If you notice any of these signs, schedule an appointment with our office as soon as possible. We can take proactive steps to prevent gingivitis and gum disease, while showing you how to improve gum care in your daily oral hygiene habits.

Cary Family Dental donates $6,276 to support InterAct

Dr. Acton and Cary Family Dental are committed to our Cary, NC community. This year, we were able to donate $6,276 towards InterAct, a United Way organization that provides safety, support, and awareness to victims and survivors of domestic violence and rape/sexual assault. InterAct offers many valuable services to our community, including youth education services, a residential shelter, 24 hour crisis lines, and rape prevention services, among others. Last year, Cary Family Dental donated $9493 to InterAct, for a total of $15,769 in the last two years.

For more information about InterAct and the services and programs that the organization provides, feel free to visit the Interact website. You can also give Dr. Acton and Cary Family Dental a call if you have any questions about InterAct or our commitment to the Cary, NC community.

Cary Family Dental ranked as a top fundraiser in the Smiles for Life Campaign!

Cary Family Dental is proud to announce that we been ranked in the Top 5 Percent of national Smiles for Life fundraising participants. Dr. Allan Acton and our team raised over $65,000 to benefit children's charities, and ranked #17 out of the 400 Crown Council dental practices throughout North America that participated in the annual Smiles for Life campaign.

During the four-month Smiles for Life campaign, Crown Council members offer teeth whitening services at a significantly reduced price. Through a unique partnership with legendary entertainer Garth Brooks and his Teammates For Kids Foundation, Smiles for Life guarantees that half of the money raised by Crown Council members goes to children’s charities in communities across North America. The remaining half goes to the charity chosen by the dental practice. For the second year in a row, Cary Family Dental Family Dental selected Interact, the only confidential domestic violence prevention program serving Wake County’s twelve municipalities.

Dr. Acton is proud of our partnership with Crown Council and the money and awareness that Cary Family Dental has able to raise through the Smiles for Life Campaign. Last year, after raising $20,000 for the campaign, Dr. Acton even shaved his head in response to a colleague's dare.

To learn more about The Smiles for Life Foundation, visit the Smiles for Life website, or give us a call!

Thank you,

-Cary Family Dental