You’ve been brushing your teeth since you were five. You switch to auto pilot morning and night and get it done. This question from Allen Park Dental Care may seem odd, yet we ask: are you brushing correctly? As it happens, many people are make mistakes when they brush their teeth. You may need to […]
Family Dentistry
Know The Facts About Oral Piercings
Body piercings are a common form of self-expression nowadays. This post from Allen Park Dental Care is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, you may expect us to raise all sorts of alarms about the dangers of piercings. You are right. Unfortunately, these […]
Why You Should Take Snoring Seriously
Categories: Family Dentistry, Sleep problems
Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. It can have major health consequences. At Allen Park Dental Care, we can treat sleep problems like snoring. What is Snoring? Snoring is caused by an an airway obstruction in the throat or nasal cavity. The obstruction can be caused by: Poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue—when muscles […]
Call Them What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. While you can switch up what you call them, the team at Allen Park Dental Care reminds you to never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Practicing proper oral hygiene every day will pay off throughout your life. You’ll prevent tooth decay, plaque, and gum disease, not to mention […]
Are Toothpicks Good For Cleaning Teeth?
At Allen Park Dental Care, we always remind our patients how important it is to clean their teeth on a regular basis. Not just the front surfaces, but between the teeth, too. This is essential for cavity prevention. What’s the best way to go about getting those narrow spaces between teeth? That’s an easy one: […]
4 Reason To Look For The ADA Seal
The team at Allen Park Dental Care reminds you that when you go to the store for toothpaste, mouthwash, and other oral care products, be sure that the product you decide on displays the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Here are four ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices for […]
Getting Soft: Your Toothbrush and You
At Allen Park Dental Care we almost always tell our patients to use a soft-bristled toothbrush on their teeth. Our recommendation is usually enough, but sometimes patients ask, why soft? We’ll use this blog post to explain. The short answer is that soft-bristled toothbruses are gentle on your gums, but at the same time are […]
Six 10-Second Healthy Tooth Helps
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene, and in turn, your dental health. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. Just follow these tips from Allen Park Dental Care. Find a better place for your toothbrush. Look around. In 10 […]
Dental Sealant Q & A
In this post from Allen Park Dental Care, we look at one of the most valuable services available to protect your teeth against cavities: dental sealants. Q. What are dental sealants? A. Dental sealants are permanent plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures […]
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
From filling cavities to placing porcelain crowns, the dentists at Allen Park Dental Care fix a lot of teeth. A certain amount of tooth decay or damage is to be expected, of course. But some of it can be prevented or minimized, too. So for a healthier smile, we tell our patients they should stop […]
