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When should a filling be replaced?
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.

There is no substitution for a natural healthy tooth. Dental fillings are intended to replace tooth structure and restore a tooth damaged by decay (a cavity) back to its normal Read more
This April, Let’s Celebrate National Facial Protection Month!
posted: Apr. 02, 2024.

Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two Read more
What is biofilm?
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.

Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read more
Diastema, or, Mind the Gap!
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.

Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they Read more
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.

Millions of people, around CARY, North Carolina and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.

Capturing the Moment At Karen Torres, DDS, PA we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the Read more
Dry Mouth and How to Treat It
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.

In fancy medical terms, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It’s really just what it sounds like: a condition in which you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth Read more
Five Common Reasons for Emergency Care Visits
posted: Feb. 20, 2024.

A dental emergency can strike anywhere, anytime, and without warning. Perhaps you’re playing a game of touch football on Thanksgiving and your brother-in-law decides to up the ante and tackles Read more
Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read more
Diabetes and Dental Care
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.

Diabetes is a disease that affects the health of the entire body, including, of course, your mouth, gums, and teeth. We are trained to look for issues that might arise Read more
Surprising Ways to Prevent Cavities
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.

There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our CARY, North Carolina office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of Read more
Why Do Molars Seem to Get More Cavities?
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.

Probably because, for many kids, molars do get more cavities. So let’s answer two better questions: Why do molars get more cavities? And, how can we help prevent them? It’s the Read more
HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country. There are over 100 strains of HPV, and, while most of these infections leave our systems Read more
Dental Emergencies while Traveling
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.

You’ve planned your dream vacation. Your reservations are made. You’re packed and ready. You’ve even scheduled a dental checkup at our CARY, North Carolina office to make sure you catch Read more
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Karen Torres, DDS, PA included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one Read more