Flossing your teeth is one of those things you should do every single day in order to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Too many people skip flossing, though. In this post from Allen Park Dental Care we’ll give you three very good reasons why you should make it part of your regular dental health regimen. […]
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Relax! Your Teeth Will Thank You
Most of us have been warned about the harmful effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. The team at Allen Park Dental Care reminds you that stress can do a number on your teeth, too. The obvious […]
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, and this can contribute to poor dental health. At Allen Park Dental Care, we recommend a new toothbrush about every three months. How often you replace your toothbrush depends, of course, on how often you use it. We recommend, strongly, that you brush at […]
Don’t Let Poor Oral Health Take You Out Of The Game
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
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 […]
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 […]
