This post from Allen Park Dental Care focuses on a problem experienced by many people, bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most common is poor oral hygiene. Halitosis often happens in the middle of the day, due to an inability to brush between meals. Small food pieces on the teeth, gums, […]
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
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 […]
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?
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?
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
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 […]
