Are you an adult with misaligned teeth? Do you regret not having orthodontic treatment when you were a teen? At Allen Park Dental Care, it’s not too late to straighten your teeth – and clear braces make it easier than it’s ever been. Clear braces from Invisalign may sound like they’re too good to be […]
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Allen Park Dental Care. What do your gums do? Gum tissue has an important job. It protects the roots of your teeth and […]
Allen Park Dental Care Takes Care Of Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities
Along with daily brushing and flossing, six-month cleanings and checkups at Allen Park Dental Care are the best way to ensure you have good dental health. That means clean teeth with no cavities, and pink healthy gums. Most dental appointments begin with a cleaning from the hygienist. During the cleaning we’ll scrape any calculus (tartar) […]
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
At Allen Park Dental Care we are concerned not only with the your dental health, but also with how it influences your overall physical health and well-being. In this post we look at the connection between diabetes and dental health. Scientists have known for quite some time that people with diabetes have higher rates of […]
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing your teeth is just as important as brushing them, which is why we always remind our patients to floss at Allen Park Dental Care. We’re using this short blog post to review the best reasons to floss. Flossing and gum disease. Since dental floss gets into areas your toothbrush cannot reach, it is an […]
6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often; some go as long as five years between visits! At Allen Park Dental Care we recommend a checkup every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit us more frequently. 1. Oral Cancer […]
