At Allen Park Dental Care, we see more cavities in our patients than we would like to. Cavities are far too common in the United States, and there is a tendency to consider them inevitable. Cavities happen when certain types of bacteria produce acids in the mouth. These acids destroy the enamel of a tooth, […]
Have Your Dessert!
Do you have a sweet tooth? Join the club! No one confuses dessert with healthy food, but for many of our patients at Allen Park Dental Care, it’s not realistic to recommend avoiding sugary treats. If you fit that category, here is something useful to know: eating sweets at certain times is better for your […]
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 […]
