For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day. But thanks to modern anesthesia, like what we use at Allen Park Dental Care, it’s more an inconvenience than anything else. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes something that is usually simple, like […]
Why Trust Your Smile to Allen Park Dental Care?
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at Allen Park Dental Care twice a year. Your dental health strategy should […]
Why Visit The Dentist?
At Allen Park Dental Care, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for that. Along […]
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
In this post from Allen Park Dental Care we address the unpleasant topic of halitosis, also known as bad breath. While poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, many factors can contribute to it, or even make it worse. One of these is the lack of saliva, or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral […]
Is It Growing In Your Mouth?
Plaque is that filmy stuff that forms on teeth. Since it is caused by the breakdown of the foods we eat, plaque formation is a constant process. And that’s why we keep reminding our patients to brush and floss twice a day, at Allen Park Dental Care. The plaque process goes something like this: Bacteria […]
Treat Your Smile To A Healthy Diet
Proper nutrition can benefit you in many ways: increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. At Allen Park Dental Care we ask: How often do you consider how your diet affects your dental health? Your diet influences your risk of cavities, enamel health, and gum […]
