This article from Allen Park Dental Care is about the growing body of evidence that emphasizes the importance of good dental health. A recent study cited in the British Journal of Sports Medicine explored how poor dental health affects athletic performance at the elite level. “More than 40% of athletes were bothered by their oral […]
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The Dangers Of Oral Infections
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
It happens to most people at least once in their life. Your teeth become sensitive to cold drinks. A tooth develops a dull ache. A sore on the gums doesn’t heal up. An injured tooth darkens. A pain develops in your lower sinus area. These are all symptoms we see and treat often at Allen […]
Replace Old Silver Fillings
Superficial cuts in the skin subside without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues subside. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Allen Park Dental Care always emphasizes […]
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, this Allen Park Dental Care post is for you. We’ll discuss dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At our practice, we see decay and gum disease far too often in teens. Possible causes […]
Soda Spells Double Trouble
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Soft drinks, soda, pop. No matter what you call it, it has been the beverage of choice for generations of kids. No one has ever confused it with healthy beverages, and in this post from Allen Park Dental Care, we’ll give you another reason to avoid this ubiquitous drink. For dental health, soda deals a […]
How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile
Teeth grinding is a common behavior among people of all ages. Known formally as bruxism, it is when someone involuntarily clenches or grinds their teeth. It can have serious consequences, but is treatable at Allen Park Dental Care. Teeth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect children and adults. Some people […]
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
This message from Allen Park Dental Care focuses on a very serious issue: oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why we offer oral cancer screenings at each checkup. Early detection can make all the difference! At home, you can pay attention for any of the following: A […]
Are You Watching For Cavities?
Categories: Cavities, Family Dentistry
Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems there is. Are you doing everything you can to prevent it? In this post from Allen Park Dental Care, we have some practical ideas that can help. Avoid Refined Sugar This one is probably obvious, but avoiding sugar should be your number one strategy to […]
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
No matter your age, the team at Allen Park Dental Care encourages you to have regular cleanings and checkups. Along with daily brushing and flossing, it’s the best way to stay on top of your dental health. Knowledge is Power Sometimes people put off their next checkup because they don’t think they’re all that important. […]
You Don’t Have to Live With Bad Breath
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Chronic bad breath can happen even when you do everything right: brushing and flossing after meals, using mouthwash, and regular checkups at Allen Park Dental Care. If you are doing everything right but still coping with bad breath, don’t make any changes right away. Brushing longer and more forcefully isn’t likely to make much of […]
