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

Your turn! From Cary Family Dental

Week after week, Dr. Acton and team blog about important topics pertinent to dental care and your well-being, including innovative dental techniques we offer. Today, we thought we’d step back and ask you, our loyal patients and readers: What’s on your mind? What would you like to know about the field of dentistry? What would you like us to focus on our blog in the coming months? Let us know by posting here or on our Facebook fan page!

So… take it away and we’ll try to answer any questions you may have!

Eating healthy at the ballpark this summer, from Cary Family Dental

This summer, as you and the family head out to the ball game—whether it’s at a Major League park or the local tee ball game, it’s important to remember to make smart, healthy choices when it comes to snacks. Here are some tips from our team at Cary Family Dental that you can use to avoid greasy, ballpark foods:

1. Eat before you go!

2. What are you drinking? Water is always a cheap, refreshing option. Gatorade, Powerade and VitaminWater work as well, though keep in mind their sugar levels.

3. Bring your own snacks. Remember that these must be in unopened packages when you enter the gates.

4. Before the game, get some exercise. You’ll be sitting for two- to three hours at the game, so be sure to take a walk or a light run before you head out.

5. Calories, calories, calories. From hot dogs to fries to pizza, the ballpark stands typically sell high-caloric foods. But most venues will also offer healthier options, such as crab cakes, chicken sandwiches, turkey wraps or soups and salads.

Enjoy the game!

-Cary Family Dental

Summer reading for the dads, from Cary Family Dental

Hey Dads! Looking for a great book to read this summer? We’ve got some suggestions! Recently, we came across “A Guy’s Summer Book Guide,” which happens to be a pretty cool resource if you’re shopping around for a great summer read! If you’re still not satisfied, check out this complete list of reading ideas from Barnes & Noble. The list includes bestsellers, new releases, classics, as well as books designed for everyone in the family!

Happy reading! Be sure to share with us your summer picks or your all-time favorites on our Facebook page!

- Cary Family Dental

Cary Family Dental in the upcoming issue of Cary Magazine!

Our team at Cary Family Dental just completed the Smile Makeover Contest with Cary Magazine. Ms. Grace Love was the winner and is thrilled with her new smile. Ms. Love always wanted a new smile but could never afford it. She now feels more confident in herself and loves to smile.

Be sure to keep an eye out for the full article, which will be in the September-October issue of Cary Magazine. Congratulations on your beautiful new smile, Ms. Love!

-Cary Family Dental

Dr. Cary asks: Is sedation dentistry right for you?

Cary Family Dental is committed to making sure your dental experience is affordable, comfortable and personalized. However, we realize that fear or anxiety while visiting the dentist can affect many adults. For patients who need extra comfort and relaxation during their dental visit, we are pleased to offer sedation dentistry.

Do you feel nervous or stressed about your upcoming dental treatment? Well you’re not alone; in fact, almost 30 percent of the population experiences "dental phobia" when faced with visiting the dentist!

Your may benefit from sedation dentistry if you regularly experience one or more of the following:

* High fear of dental care
* Complex dental problems
* Traumatic dental experiences
* Fear of needles and shots
* Trouble getting numb
* Sensitive teeth

If you suffer from dental phobia, sedation dentistry may be the answer. Please give us a call for more information about sedation dentistry, and we'll be more than happy to answer your questions.