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
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 […]
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 […]
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
This post from Allen Park Dental Care is about your tooth enamel, and how you can best protect it. Our teeth work hard and are constantly under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Sadly, enamel erosion is extremely common, though largely preventable. Enamel’s […]
Dental Implants: Too Good To Be True?
Dental implants from Allen Park Dental Care can be used to replace one or several teeth, or even anchor a set of dentures. Does that sound too good to be true? You’ve probably heard some dental implant hype. Dental implants are as good as natural teeth! Tooth implants can anchor dentures so they don’t slip […]
