Cavities are one of the most common dental issues your dentist in Cary treats every day, especially for patients with a bit of a sweet tooth. Fortunately, fillings today are more convenient, comfortable, and affordable than ever. However, sometimes there’s a little sensitivity post-filling treatment. While the discomfort is generally very mild, we understand that… Read More

Most Americans have had or will have at least one cavity in their lifetime. In fact, the CDC estimates that about 90% of U.S. adults have already had a cavity. When patients develop a cavity, often the best way to fix it is with a dental filling. Most dental offices will have one or two… Read More

Our teeth are designed to chew and crunch on some pretty tough things. But even though tooth enamel is one of the strongest materials in the human body, teeth aren’t invincible and can break. In fact, broken teeth are one of the most common dental emergencies. Breaking a tooth can certainly be scary, but your… Read More

While stress can be caused by any number of things, we may all find ourselves more on-edge nowadays than usual, which is totally normal. Many of us have experienced large life changes very quickly, and it may have us feeling overly stressed. But as we all know, stress isn’t good for us. It can increase… Read More

There are a number of things that can cause our teeth to fall out, including accidents, age, decay, and disease. In fact, tooth loss is incredibly common among American adults and affects more than 178 million of us, according to the American College of Prosthodontists. But if you’re one of the millions of Americans missing… Read More

Root canal therapy preserves teeth damaged by severe decay. Check out our blog post to learn more or to schedule your next appointment!

Dental implants are a long-lasting, realistic tooth replacement option. Read our blog post to learn the basics about what they are and how getting them works. If you want to schedule your own implants consultation, contact us today!

So you’re missing teeth and considering dental implants. We bet you have quite a few questions! Deciding whether to get dental implants or another tooth replacement option is an important choice, and we want to give you the information you need to make a confident decision. We’ve put together some of the most frequently asked… Read More

Don’t lose hope if you have damaged or decaying teeth. All you may need are dental crowns! While normal crowns take a bit of time to design, manufacture, and place, CEREC®, or Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, technology allows you to have custom made, beautiful crowns that are made and placed in just one… Read More

One of Dr. Patel’s specialties is in dental implants, and as a Master in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, he is always on top of the latest technologies to give you your best-looking and healthiest smile. But how can you really decide if dental implants are right for you? Attend a Dental Implant Lecture… Read More