At Szalai & Szalai DDS – Allen Park Dental Care in Allen Park, our cosmetic dental smile makeover patients believe that life-changing cosmetic dentistry is a worthwhile investment. Indeed, for most people, the value of a healthy, attractive smile cannot be measured in dollars. We acknowledge, however, that cosmetic dentistry is not cheap. Do you […]
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7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When Benjamin Franklin said that in the 1730s he was talking about fire safety. But like all great quotes, it applies to many more aspects of life, particularly dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with preventative measures. Some essential guidelines […]
Dental Implants And Smile Makeovers
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants
Here is a question from Allen Park Dental Care: what makes a gorgeous smile? Don’t answer that. The answers, of course, are a matter of opinion, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But missing teeth, and a gap in your smile, can be unsightly. Missing Teeth When smiling, talking, laughing, or eating, the […]
Why You Should Take Snoring Seriously
Categories: Family Dentistry, Sleep problems
Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. It can have major health consequences. At Allen Park Dental Care, we can treat sleep problems like snoring. What is Snoring? Snoring is caused by an an airway obstruction in the throat or nasal cavity. The obstruction can be caused by: Poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue—when muscles […]
Why Sports Drinks Put Teeth At Risk
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Many health-conscious people exercise regularly, and some depend on sports drinks for hydration. At Allen Park Dental Care, we advise you to steer away from those beverages. While it’s true that they help preserve electrolyte levels in the body (and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks), their acidity can erode tooth enamel. And when […]
Call Them What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. While you can switch up what you call them, the team at Allen Park Dental Care reminds you to never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Practicing proper oral hygiene every day will pay off throughout your life. You’ll prevent tooth decay, plaque, and gum disease, not to mention […]
Mouthwash Facts In Allen Park
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this post from Allen Park Dental Care, we’ll discuss mouthwash. Many pepole use mouthwash to freshen their breath and keep tooth decay in check. But it should never be used exclusively; good oral hygiene starts with brushing and flossing. Mouthwash is an extra tool in your dental hygiene tool box. It is important to […]
Restore Or Replace: New Life For Your Damaged Tooth
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
As the saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat. And at Allen Park Dental Care, there is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of a set of perfectly healthy teeth, you may never need any of these procedures. But if you are […]
Tooth Whitening: In-Office Or At Home?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
If you are planning to whiten your teeth, the important first step is to opt for a whitening method. There are lots of options, but remember they all use a peroxide-based whitening solution. Over-the-counter products are not nearly as effective as professional whitening from Allen Park Dental Care. We offer Zoom! teeth whitening that can […]
Are Toothpicks Good For Cleaning Teeth?
At Allen Park Dental Care, we always remind our patients how important it is to clean their teeth on a regular basis. Not just the front surfaces, but between the teeth, too. This is essential for cavity prevention. What’s the best way to go about getting those narrow spaces between teeth? That’s an easy one: […]
