If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. At Allen Park Dental Care, one treatment option is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a […]
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it’s a treatable condition at Allen Park Dental Care. Keeping your gums healthy is essential for your overall health, but if you need yet another reason to keep them in good shape we’ve got a doozy. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that […]
3-Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation
Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? Please give us a call at Allen Park Dental Care. This blog post offers three steps to take before you arrive at our office. Analyze your hygiene routine and gaps in technique or consistency. When […]
Allen Park Dental Care Takes Care Of Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities
Along with daily brushing and flossing, six-month cleanings and checkups at Allen Park Dental Care are the best way to ensure you have good dental health. That means clean teeth with no cavities, and pink healthy gums. Most dental appointments begin with a cleaning from the hygienist. During the cleaning we’ll scrape any calculus (tartar) […]
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
At Allen Park Dental Care we are concerned not only with the your dental health, but also with how it influences your overall physical health and well-being. In this post we look at the connection between diabetes and dental health. Scientists have known for quite some time that people with diabetes have higher rates of […]
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing your teeth is just as important as brushing them, which is why we always remind our patients to floss at Allen Park Dental Care. We’re using this short blog post to review the best reasons to floss. Flossing and gum disease. Since dental floss gets into areas your toothbrush cannot reach, it is an […]
