Do you have gaps in your smile? You’re not alone! Missing or failing teeth are among the most common problems we treat at Allen Park Dental Care. Missing teeth not only detract from an attractive smile; they also do a number on your self-confidence. Do you find yourself covering your mouth when you laugh, or […]
Dental Implants
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing
Patients who are thinking about a dental implant from Allen Park Dental Care often ask how long they last. An implant is a significant investment, after all. Do they really last a lifetime, like people say? The answer is yes, but an explanation is in order. A dental implant is not a replacement tooth, but […]
Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?
Dental implants have been called one of the most important steps forward in the history of modern dentistry, and we are proud to make them available to our patients at Allen Park Dental Care. Dental implants as we know them today have been around for decades, but they’re one of those things that most people […]
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Dental implants from Allen Park Dental Care support teeth so lifelike, patients have been known to forget some of their teeth aren’t real. That’s now natural their look and function is. Those simple facts are enough to make most people choose dental implants if they need to replace one or more of their teeth. Then […]
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems
Categories: Dental Implants, Implant Dentistry
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no remaining teeth. Many of them choose dentures. But dental implants from Allen Park Dental Care are a state-of-the-art alternative. Problems With Dentures Conventional dentures usually fit properly at first, but the mouth changes as you age. Normal wear and […]
Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Dental implants are rapidly becoming the tooth replacement option of choice. Millions of Americans have chosen implants, like those available at Allen Park Dental Care. Once the decision is made, patients usually want to know what’s involved every step of the way. Before the Procedure It begins with a consultation and preliminary exam. We’ll take […]
Are Dental Implants Experimental?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Dental implants are tooth replacement marvels that have been placed in millions of people. They look and function just like the real thing, and are available at Allen Park Dental Care. Technically, dental implants are not replacement teeth. The actual implant is a titanium post that is inserted into your jaw. In a few months’ […]
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Dental implants from Allen Park Dental Care are state-of-the-art, with a success rate in the area of ninety-eight percent. That number is a testament to implant technology. But like any medical or dental procedure, there are risks. In this post, we will consider possible complications of a dental implant. Infection. Any surgical procedure poses an […]
What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?
Once one of our patients at Allen Park Dental Care decides to go ahead with a dental implant, one of the first things they want to know is: how long is the recovery time? Our answer? Recovery is difficult to predict, because every case is different. There are various factors that go into the process, […]
What are Implant-Stabilized Dentures?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Imagine being able to replace your missing teeth with dentures that are so stable, they seem more like natural teeth than ordinary dentures ever could. With implant-supported dentures from Allen Park Dental Care you don’t have to imagine: they’re here. Anyone who wears orindary dentures knows how difficult it is to keep them secure in […]
