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 […]
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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?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
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?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
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, […]
Let’s Make A Plan
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
If you’re like most of us, you’d like to have the best smile possible. Have you given much thought to improving yours? At Allen Park Dental Care we have some thoughts on that. Cosmetic dentistry can make a huge difference, but a great smile comes down to making a plan and sticking to it. One […]
Is Grandpa Smiling?
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at Allen Park Dental Care we’ve got some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News: 25% of people over […]
5 Ways To Restore A Tooth
Categories: Family Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
There is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of perfectly healthy teeth, you may never need any of these procedures. Most of us, though, will need to restore a tooth eventually. At Allen Park Dental Care, we can help. These procedures address many issues: 1. Dental Bonding […]
Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
There’s an old myth that a woman will lose a tooth for every baby she has. It’s total nonsense, of course. But at Allen Park Dental Care we want you to know that pregnancy can lead to certain dental issues, if you don’t take proper precautions. Increased hormones during pregnancy can affect the body’s response […]
Is Tooth Decay Contagious?
Your mouth has a thriving community of bacteria, but relatively few cause tooth decay. Daily brushing and flossing, and regular checkups at Allen Park Dental Care, will keep those that do at bay. Bacteria that cause tooth decay are in the mutans streptococcus family. The bacteria mix with sugar. This mixture creates a powerful acid […]
Patient-Centered Dental Care
At Allen Park Dental Care, we are enthusiastic about providing patient-focused dental care of the highest standard. We are here to help you achieve excellent dental health. You could be our next success story! What is patient-focused care? A check-up with no cavities? A sensational smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding […]
