Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adult Americans. And yet many people are surprisingly under-informed about it. In this blog post from Allen Park Dental Care, we share some basic facts about gum disease. In its earliest and most treatable stage, gum disease is called gingivitis. The more advanced form is […]
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Patient Education Improves Dental Outcomes
At Allen Park Dental Care, we enjoy providing guidance on oral health. 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 we explain all procedures and answer our patients’ questions. We also explain how to care […]
What If My Tooth Gets Knocked Out?
‘Knocked’ is a rather benign word for a jolt so violent it dislodges a tooth. Ouch! At Allen Park Dental Care, we hope this never happens to you. But if it does, we can assure you: it’s a genuine dental emergency, and you must seek treatment immediately. Technically, a knocked out tooth is called avulsed. If […]
Smokeless Is Not Harmless For Allen Park Tobacco Chewers
Cigarette sales have decreased in the past decade, and at Allen Park Dental Care we won’t kid you: we’re happy about that. But some people have switched to smokeless products, on the misconception that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless of the specific type, this form of tobacco is as deadly as […]
Why a Water Flosser Might be a Good Idea
Water flossers have been around for more than fifty years, and there have been at least that many studies on their effectiveness. At Allen Park Dental Care, we’re using this space to present what is known about water flossers, and whether they’re better than ordinary string floss in preventing tooth decay, gum disease, and other […]
Protect Your Enamel, Protect Your Teeth
This message from Allen Park Dental Care is about tooth enamel. Your tooth enamel is uniquely suited to protect your teeth. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you will avoid many oral ailments. You won’t get cavities. Your teeth will be less likely to chip or crack. You will avoid many causes of tooth […]
The Health And Beauty Consequences Of Missing Teeth
This message from Allen Park Dental Care focuses on missing teeth and bone health, and how dental implants can make a difference. Our teeth have many important functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the […]
What Does Your Saliva Reveal?
At Allen Park Dental Care, we know that a mouth examination can reveal troubles in other parts of the patient’s body. Because many diseases manifest in soft tissues of the mouth or cause pain in the jaw, we often refer patients to their medical doctor for further diagnosis when they encounter issues such as inflammation, […]
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
In this post from Allen Park Dental Care, we’ll get right to it. While tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are popular and commonplace right now, there are lots of reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears. Here are five really good ones: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you wouldn’t […]
Choosing A Toothbrush For Your Child
At Allen Park Dental Care, patients sometimes ask how to pick a toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush can be a challenge, like choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental section of your local grocery store, you know what we mean. There are brushes with […]
