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Periodontal disease in Allen Park is more common than you might think, and can be cured with varying degrees of general dentistry treatment depending on the severity.

What is periodontal disease? According to this article on Wikipedia, periodontal disease is ‘the name of a collection of inflammatory diseases affecting the tissues that surround and support the teeth.’

Periodontal disease, more commonly called ‘gum disease’, is an inflammation or infection of the gums. Periodontal disease can be very painful in some extreme conditions, and can limit your ability to eat normally. In some cases, periodontal disease can affect your smile, and can create cosmetic dental concerns.

If left untreated, periodontal disease can cause irreversible damage. When caught early and treated, periodontal disease can be little more than an inconvenience. However the best policy is to practice good dental hygiene to keep periodontal disease at bay.

One of the best ways to avoid periodontal disease is to get a regular dental check up at your local Allen Park dentist. We also offer a wide range of cosmetic dentistry services, including teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental implants and more.

Give us a call at 313-928-2323 to schedule your next dental checkup; we look forward to seeing you.

— Drs. Greg & Joanne Szalai

Hello Detroit dental blog visitors. Whether you stumbled upon this blog by mistake, or clicked here on purpose, welcome!

We are Drs. Greg & Joanne Szalai. Our cosmetic dental practice is called Szalai & Szalai DDS. We are located at 5329 Allen Rd in Allen Park. You can find information about our practice, services, and professional dental team at http://www.AllenParkDentists.com/.

In our Szalai & Szalai DDS dental blog, we post informative articles about dentistry including new cosmetic dental treatments, preventative dental care, and news about our Detroit area dental practice. Many of our patients visit this blog regularly and we hope you will also find useful dental information here.

Do you currently have a Detroit dentist? If you are in need of a dentist or are not happy with your current general or cosmetic dentist, we invite you to visit our office, meet our caring and professional staff, and discuss your general dentistry needs with one of us.

Our approach to my profession emphasizes you, the patient.

The first priority is exceeding our patient’s expectations. Before we can provide dental treatment, however, we must become familiar with each patient. That is why your first consultation will take some time. We can’t get to know each other in five minutes.

How are you doing? What is the current condition of your teeth and gums? What are your fears and expectations about Allen Park dental treatment? Do you have financial concerns regarding your dental needs? We recognize that each one of our patients has a unique set of circumstances.

At Szalai & Szalai DDS, we emphasize preventative dental care. When restorative dentistry treatment is necessary, we recommend the most conservative procedures. If you have pressing dental needs, let’s talk about your options and consider the long term consequences of each treatment. If we believe it is best to refer you to another specialist, we’ll do so without hesitation. We are committed to your well-being and want you to receive the best possible care.

If you are interested in Detroit cosmetic dentistry, we can also help you. We pursue continual training in the latest cosmetic treatments and have extensive experience performing individual tooth restorations, complete smile makeovers and everything in between. Did you know that we can completely redesign your smile if that is what you desire? Miracles are possible with cosmetic dentistry.

Please call us at 313-928-2323 to book a consultation. We are confident you will feel good about choosing Szalai & Szalai DDS for your dental care.

‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.’

Benjamin Franklin coined this phrase in the 1730s as advice for fire safety. However, like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more aspects of Dearborn area life, particularly dental health.

Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with preventative measures. Some of the most important guidelines are highlighted here.

1. Make a habit of brushing your teeth. Do it twice a day for 2 minutes. Be sure to use an ADA approved toothpaste and toothbrush. They can be purchased at any Detroit area drugstore.

2. Don’t forget the floss! Flossing between your teeth daily will do wonders for your teeth and keep your gums healthy too.

3. Wear a protective mouthguard whenever you are engaged in an activity where your mouth could possibly be damaged. This includes many Dearborn recreation league and school sponsored sports.

4. Don’t smoke. As if you needed yet another reason not to!

5. Avoid piercing your lips, tongue, cheek, or any other part of your mouth that someone decided you should shove a metal bar through. Piercings put you at greater risk for chipped teeth, infection and nerve damage. It’s a dangerous fashion that you’ll want to avoid.

6. Stay away from snacks that have a lot of sugar or starch.

7. Schedule regular general dentistry visits, of course!

Our names are Drs. Greg & Joanne Szalai. Helping our dental patients establish good habits is important to us, and so is helping them achieve the smile they want with cosmetic dentistry procedures such as veneers, teeth whitening and complete smile makeovers.

Szalai & Szalai DDS has been serving Dearborn and surrounding areas since 1987. If you are in the market for exceptional cosmetic dentists, we invite you to contact us at 313-928-2323 so we can make an appointment for you.

Drs. Greg & Joanne Szalai
Szalai & Szalai DDS
5329 Allen Rd
Allen Park, MI 48101
313-928-2323
http://www.allenparkdentists.com/dentist-dearborn/

Welcome to our cosmetic dental blog. We’re Drs. Greg & Joanne Szalai of Szalai & Szalai DDS, a full-service Allen Park cosmetic dental practice. We have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in Allen Park, Michigan since 1987. During this time, we have developed many rewarding relationships with our patients and staff members.

Many dental patients have chosen cosmetic dentistry, including porcelain veneers and clear braces, to correct misaligned teeth. Allen Park children with less-than-perfect smiles often feel self-conscious about their teeth. It is extremely satisfying to help a child or teen achieve a smile they can be proud of. Attractive teeth boost self-esteem for Detroit area people of all ages.

There are now several different types of braces available in Detroit including ceramic, self-ligating, and lingual (Invisalign). We will help you choose the best type for your particular situation.

If you would like to discuss teeth-straightening options, we invite you to schedule a cosmetic dental consultation by calling 313-928-2323.

Perhaps your teeth are straight but have other imperfections. Teeth whitening, dental crowns and bridges, porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, gum contouring, and crown lengthening all deliver fantastic results. At Szalai & Szalai DDS we have been creating brilliant smiles in Michigan since 1987. We specialize in general dentistry and extreme smile makeovers.

Many Detroit folks have an aversion to dental visits. If you have delayed treatment because of dental anxiety, talk to us today. Don’t let fear and anxiety prevent you from getting the care you need.

Hello. We’re Drs. Greg & Joanne Szalai.

Welcome to our general dentistry blog. Today’s topic is energy drinks and the damage they can cause to your teeth. I am seeing more and more area teens and adults with tooth enamel erosion caused by frequent consumption of sport drinks.

Most of these cosmetic dentistry patients take good care of their teeth, brush and flush, and come into Szalai & Szalai DDS for a twice-yearly exam and deep cleaning. But guess what? If you drink energy drinks regularly, your enamel can erode even if you practice immaculate oral hygiene.

Energy drinks like Red Bull, Rock Star, and Monster are a cocktail of powerful acids and other enamel-eroding substances. Most of them contain citric acid, fruit juices, loads of sugar, and a potent chemical that gives them their bright fluorescent color.

Perhaps, like us, you have often noticed young people walking out of Detroit convenience stores swigging 32-ounce energy drinks. We are concerned that Allen Park area teens do not understand the serious dental consequences of frequent acid baths.

The following is from ABC Sports:

“Sports drinks are increasingly damaging the teeth of professional and recreational athletes, one of Australia’s top sports dentists has warned. Dr. Brett Dorney says he has witnessed a huge increase in dental erosion since the Sidney Olympics, when he was the event’s deputy director of dental services.”

Here is an excerpt from a recent CNN Story:

“Researchers at the University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry found the energy drinks and sports drinks eroded the enamel more than soda and fruit juices.”

We need to add the caveat that soda and fruit juices also contain acids that can damage teeth.

If your teeth have enamel erosion, whatever the cause, we can restore your smile with advanced cosmetic dentistry. Crowns, porcelain veneers, inlays and onlays can correct both structural and cosmetic problems.

Our phone number is 313-928-2323. If you are interested in re-designing your smile, come in for an exam and consultation. With cutting-edge cosmetic and restorative dentistry, we can repair acid-damaged teeth and dramatically increase your face value.

One of the latest breakthroughs in cosmetic dentistry is dental veneers. Though thousands of Dearborn and Allen Park smile restoration clients have undergone clear braces to achieve a straighter smile, some dental clients have delayed this procedure because they do not want to spend time wearing braces.

Porcelain veneers are a perfect procedure for transforming Detroit area smiles in less time than braces. Szalai & Szalai DDS dental veneers are incredibly thin shells which adhere to the face of teeth and match the color of surrounding tooth enamel. Most porcelain veneers are about the thickness of two pieces of paper. Because the color is built into the veneers (instead of being applied after fabrication), they look like your natural teeth–only better!

Our experienced ceramists are skilled artists. They create each custom Dearborn veneer with the optimum shape, color and thickness for your new smile. Dental veneers are sometimes known as “instant orthodontics” because of the straightening effect they have on your smile.

If you are embarrassed by misaligned, discolored or broken teeth, Dearborn cosmetic dental veneers may be the smile restoration solution that you can feel good about.

Call Szalai & Szalai DDS to learn more about dental veneers. It is the first step toward your dazzling new smile!

Drs. Greg & Joanne Szalai
Szalai & Szalai DDS
5329 Allen Rd
Allen Park, Michigan 48101
313-928-2323

http://www.AllenParkDentists.com/

Hello! We’re Drs. Greg & Joanne Szalai, of Szalai & Szalai DDS in Allen Park.

We have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry since 1987. Dentistry is a challenging and fascinating profession; dentists must have diagnostic skills, dexterity, extensive scientific knowledge, and good visual memory. Dentistry also requires artistic ability. In addition to the technical aspects of dentistry, we really enjoy interacting with our Allen Park dental patients.

We recognize that our clients have other choices in Detroit area dental practices, and we work continually to earn their trust and surpass their expectations.

Each Allen Park dentistry client is unique. Many of our patients come in twice-yearly for a general dentistry exam and cleaning. We help them maintain excellent oral health. Some Detroit cosmetic dentistry clients come to us seeking major restorative dental work. It is extremely gratifying to complete a smile makeover and see the client’s reaction when they see the result for the first time.

When we have a pre-treatment consultation with a new Dearborn cosmetic or restorative dentistry client, it is very informative for both of us. The patient learns the specifics about the possible procedures and we learn about the clients’ goals, concerns and expectations. Then we work with the client to develop a dental treatment plan that fits the patient’s needs, desired outcome and budget.

My dental practice is located at 5329 Allen Rd in Allen Park. If you are looking for experienced dentists in the Detroit area, call 313-928-2323 to schedule a consultation.

We look forward to meeting with you.

Imagine you are starting a new job in Allen Park and meeting your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange greetings you worry about bad breath. Perhaps your breath is not as a pleasant as you had hoped. Bad breath is a worry and possible embarrassment for many residents of Allen Park, Michigan, from ages 20 to 80. Regular dental checkups at Szalai & Szalai DDS can help alleviate your concern over bad breath. We have been addressing bad breath and other oral health issues since 1987.

The technical term for bad breath is halitosis. Many factors can cause or contribute to halitosis. One of these factors is the food you eat. Onions and garlic are both known for having a potent affect on your breath. Simply observing the foods you eat here in Allen Park can result in a change in your breath.

In most cases, bad breath originates in your mouth. Transient bad breath can be resolved through eating or brushing, and is a temporary condition usually associated with a dry mouth. Persistent bad breath can be a serious problem affecting as much as 25 percent of our Allen Park residents. Persistent bad breath can be caused by dry mouth, and is made worse when food is not cleared away properly.

General dentistry habits like brushing and flossing daily is a critical step in curing bad breath. Food particles can build up in your mouth and foster bacteria which can cause bad breath. This not only includes the food particles that may get stuck between your teeth, but also the food that collects around your gums or on your tongue. Brushing and flossing daily can help reduce the amount of food particles that stay in your mouth and cause bad breath. Regular visits with your cosmetic dentists at Szalai & Szalai DDS in Allen Park can also reduce or eliminate the progression of bad breath.

Other factors that can contribute to bad breath for Allen Park residents include dry mouth, tobacco use, and health concerns such as infections. Come visit Szalai & Szalai DDS located in Allen Park, Michigan; we’ll provide you with information about bad breath in a professional environment. We also offer a wide range of cosmetic dentistry services, including teeth whitening, dental implants and porcelain veneers. Give us a call at 313-928-2323 to set up an appointment.

Drs. Greg & Joanne Szalai

There are many simple things that the average Detroit area resident can do to raise their Dental IQ and improve their oral health. One simple lesson involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it.

But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. General dentistry problems occur for Detroit patients when the balance of bacteria becomes unhealthy. This is where brushing and flushing might come into play. Another precaution you can take to guard against the wrong kind of bacteria is to keep your toothbrush as far away from the toilet as possible, and close the lid of the toilet before you flush.

Make sure to wash your hands before you brush and floss. No exceptions!

When it comes to a good toothbrush, don’t get sentimental. The American Dental Association recommends replacing your toothbrush every three to four months. If you can avoid the unhealthy balance of bacteria in your mouth, you can avoid gum disease, tooth decay, as well as bad breath.

If you can avoid decay, it’s less likely that you will need more extensive dental work such as dental implants and crowns.

We’re Drs. Greg & Joanne Szalai and we are passionate about helping our patients have healthy mouths and beautiful smiles. If you would like to know more about a custom smile makeover in the Detroit area, give us a call at 313-928-2323 and a member of our caring and professional cosmetic dentistry staff will answer any questions you have and schedule a consultation at your convenience.

Call today!

Drs. Greg & Joanne Szalai
Szalai & Szalai DDS
5329 Allen Rd
Allen Park, Michigan
313-928-2323
http://www.allenparkdentists.com/about-us/

Dental patients in the Dearborn, Allen Park and Detroit areas know that regular brushing and flossing are essential for optimal oral health. However, the bristles of your toothbrush can’t reach into every small groove and depression in your teeth, especially the really bumpy back teeth. That’s where sealants can be invaluable.

Dental sealants are a plastic material that is applied by your Dearborn dentist. This material is a resin that bonds to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, mainly in the pits and fissures. The plastic acts as a shield against acids and plaque so that the tooth enamel is protected.

Many Allen Park residents might think that sealants are only for children and teenagers, but they can actually be beneficial for adults as well. If you are wondering if sealants are right for you, speak with your cosmetic dentists. This simple dental procedure can dramatically improve your oral health by protecting the surfaces that are particularly vulnerable to decay.

Many dental insurance providers include dental sealants as a covered benefit, so check with your provider if you are considering them. If you don’t have dental insurance, ask us about financing options. Because they can prevent cavities, dental sealants can save you money in the long run.

We are Drs. Greg & Joanne Szalai, Dearborn area dentists and we want to thank you for visiting our dental blog. At our office we offer:

cosmetic dentistry
dental implants
sleep apnea and snoring treatment
Invislign clear braces
porcelain veneers

If you have any questions about these or other cosmetic or general dentistry procedures or would like to schedule an appointment, call us today at 313-928-2323.  Our caring and professional staff would be happy to assist you.

Drs. Greg & Joanne Szalai
Szalai & Szalai DDS
5329 Allen Rd
Allen Park Michigan
313-928-2323