At Allen Park Dental Care our top priority is our patients: always has been, and always will be. Not only do we want want each one of you to enjoy excellent dental health, we want you to have a positive experience in our office. What do we mean by a positive experience? No one really […]
Dental Health
5 Compelling Reasons To Consider Dental Sealants For Your Child
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Dental sealants are one of the best things any parent can do to prevent cavities in the teeth of their children. Sealants are available at Allen Park Dental Care. Here are five really good reasons to consider getting dental sealants for your youngster: Children without sealants have almost three times more decay than children with […]
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this post from Allen Park Dental Care, we focus on behaviors that influence dental health. Of course, regular brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. […]
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
In this blog post from Allen Park Dental Care, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve […]
Sinus Pain Or Abscessed Tooth?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
At Allen Park Dental Care, many patients come in with a toothache. In some cases, the toothache is a secondary symptom of a sinus condition. Let’s discuss the relationship. Your maxillary sinuses are close neighbors of your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue separates the upper tooth roots from the bottom […]
More Ways To Fight Kids’ Tooth Decay
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
This message from Allen Park Dental Care is about children’s dental health. Most parents make sure their child brushes their teeth. They do their best to limit candy and sugary drinks. And they make sure their son or daughter consumes sufficient amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. Some parents go even further and limit between-meal […]
How Long Can You Use a Toothbrush?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At Allen Park Dental Care we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why most dentists hand out free […]
When Should My Child Visit Our Allen Park Dentist?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Many parents wonder when the time is right for their child to see us at Allen Park Dental Care for the first time. The American Dental Association recommends that kids visit the dentist around their first birthday, a little earlier than some parents might guess. Early visits help to ensure that children are getting every […]
The Five Stages of a Cavity
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
In this message from Allen Park Dental Care we discuss something about cavities you might not know. You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is not entirely true. In the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling […]
Patient Education Is A Priority At Allen Park Dental Care
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
At Allen Park Dental Care we pride ourselves on giving patients the oral health education they need for a healthy smile. We know that good dental health depends on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. We make sure our patients understand all the details […]
