In this post from Allen Park Dental Care we explore some specifics about brushing your teeth. One key to getting the most out of your toothpaste is getting plenty of foam when brushing. Working up a good foam is brought about by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then brushing at a 45 degree angle. The foam helps […]
Dental Health
3 Important Ways Protective Mouthguards Protect Young Smiles
Everyone who participates in contact sports is in danger of injuries to their mouth and teeth. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional athlete, high school player, or younger. At Allen Park Dental Care we urge everyone to protect their teeth by wearing a mouthguard when playing sports. Even those sports that are technically […]
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Your overall dental health depends on healthy teeth and gums. Along with regular checkups at Allen Park Dental Care, regular brushing and flossing helps keep everything in good shape. You already know, of course, how to brush your teeth. But there are best practices that you may not be aware of. Bearing in mind that […]
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
At Allen Park Dental Care our patients are the focus of everything we do. Patient satisfaction means everything, because when our patients are satisfied we know we’re doing things right. Any time we do a checkup on a patient, we are as thorough as possible. We never rush you through an appointment. For one thing, […]
The Rate of Bone Loss After Extraction Can Be Slowed or Stopped With an Implant
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
Bone recession is a common after-effect of a tooth extraction, but it can be minimized or even prevented with a dental implant from Allen Park Dental Care. The bone surrounding the teeth is called alveolar bone. It’s main job is to support the teeth and provide a substantial foundation for tooth roots. Normal mouth function […]
Let’s Make A Plan
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
If you’re like most of us, you’d like to have the best smile possible. Have you given much thought to improving yours? At Allen Park Dental Care we have some thoughts on that. Cosmetic dentistry can make a huge difference, but a great smile comes down to making a plan and sticking to it. One […]
Getting Ready For A Dental Implant?
In this post from Allen Park Dental Care we focus on the preparation required for a dental implant. A dental implant, if you haven’t heard, is a state-of-the-art tooth replacement, and one of the great advances in the field of dentistry. A dental implant is a titanium post inserted into the jawbone. A single implant […]
Is Grandpa Smiling?
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at Allen Park Dental Care we’ve got some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News: 25% of people over […]
Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
There’s an old myth that a woman will lose a tooth for every baby she has. It’s total nonsense, of course. But at Allen Park Dental Care we want you to know that pregnancy can lead to certain dental issues, if you don’t take proper precautions. Increased hormones during pregnancy can affect the body’s response […]
Is Tooth Decay Contagious?
Your mouth has a thriving community of bacteria, but relatively few cause tooth decay. Daily brushing and flossing, and regular checkups at Allen Park Dental Care, will keep those that do at bay. Bacteria that cause tooth decay are in the mutans streptococcus family. The bacteria mix with sugar. This mixture creates a powerful acid […]
