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
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?
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?
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
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
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 […]
