“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
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 Sports Drinks Put Teeth At Risk
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 […]
Restore Or Replace: New Life For Your Damaged Tooth
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?
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 […]
Let That Winning Smile Shine
Have your teeth dulled over the years? Has what was once a bright white smile lost its luster? Teeth whitening from Allen Park Dental Care might be the answer. There are already a lot of choices in over-the-counter whitening systems. If you have looked into them, you probably already know the essentials. Toothpastes, rinses, whitening strips: […]