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) […]
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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
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
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
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
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 […]
Dental Confidence Or Caution
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Whether you are one of those who goes willingly to the dentist or are hesitant about getting work done, the team at Allen Park Dental Care wants you to make and keep regular appointments for cleanings and checkups. Regular dental appointments are important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy. For most patients, […]
Our Top Priority
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 […]
Veneers Transform Smiles
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry
In this post from Allen Park Dental Care we are going to highlight a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure, porcelain veneers. Have you ever wished you could cover the front of your teeth as easily as painting a wall? Guess what? With porcelain veneers, you can. Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin fronts that are permanently attached to […]
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 […]
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 […]
