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• posted: Dec. 09, 2025

Braces and aligners help straighten teeth and create a confident, attractive smile. And those visible benefits are amazing! But orthodontic treatment has an even more important purpose than transforming the Read More

• posted: Dec. 02, 2025

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read More

• posted: Nov. 25, 2025

Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best. #1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t Read More

• posted: Nov. 18, 2025

Gum recession, a common result of gum disease, occurs when the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away or pulls back, forming pockets between the gumline and exposing more Read More

• posted: Nov. 11, 2025

Your smile is in the spotlight every day, helping you greet the world with confidence! But when you’re self-conscious about discolored spots on your teeth, it’s time to get some Read More

• posted: Nov. 04, 2025

It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus Read More

• posted: Oct. 28, 2025

If the scariest part of Halloween in Cary, North Carolina is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion Read More

• posted: Oct. 21, 2025

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, Read More

• posted: Oct. 14, 2025

You want to check all the boxes when you consider your child’s dental health. You make sure your child brushes twice daily to avoid cavities. You’ve made a plan for Read More

• posted: Oct. 07, 2025

October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in Cary, North Carolina, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2025

Fear of going to the dentist is more common than you may think. That’s why the doctor and our team want to make your visit as relaxing as possible. Your anxiety Read More

• posted: Sep. 23, 2025

Your infant’s first teeth will begin to appear around six to 12 months of age. You might wonder how important these primary teeth really are. After all, baby teeth are Read More

• posted: Sep. 16, 2025

Some lucky babies wake one morning displaying a brand new tooth to the complete surprise of their unsuspecting parents! But your happy baby is irritable and drooling. Or your hearty Read More

• posted: Sep. 09, 2025

the doctor and our team at Serene Smiles Dentistry frequently get questions about cavity causes and prevention. You brush twice a day and floss regularly. You rinse with mouthwash, just Read More

• posted: Sep. 02, 2025

The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still warm, let’s look at Read More

• posted: Aug. 26, 2025

Flossing is one of the most important parts of your oral care routine. Many patients know they need to do it but find it difficult to fit into their busy Read More