It’s no secret that many dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain, or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. At Allen Park Dental Care, we encourage all our patients to see their dentist regularly. This way, you can prevent more uncomfortable dental procedures, like fillings and root […]
General Dentistry
Just Got Braces? Avoid These Foods.
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Allen Park Dental Care, we know how annoying dental care can be when you’re obstructed by metal braces. As hard as it is, we recommend that all our patients abstain from hard or sticky foods while they have braces. Some of the following ‘no-no’s’ are obvious. But it’s good to review them frequently. Popcorn […]
Fluoride Treatments: Not Just For Kids
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” Fluoride toothpaste is good for teeth, and at Allen Park Dental Care we encourage its use. Fluoride is an essential mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpastes more effective at fighting cavities. […]
What Do You Do If You Get Something Stuck Between Your Teeth?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Ever get something stuck between your teeth? Of course you have; who hasn’t? At best, something stuck between your teeth is bothersome, especially if it takes a long time to remove it. At worst, it is painful, and requires professional attention, like what we provide at Allen Park Dental Care. Some people have narrow and […]
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. At Allen Park Dental Care, we see patients every day who complain about pain and discomfort. Swelling of the gums occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the […]
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 […]
5 Ways To Prevent A Cracked Tooth
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. In this post from Allen Park Dental Care, we offer an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. Avoid chewing on hard things. Patients should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Beware pitted fruits. That […]
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
When a wisdom tooth tries to come in but is obstructed by the adjacent tooth, it becomes impacted and can result in such complications as pain, inflammation, or tooth decay. At Allen Park Dental Care, we can extract wisdom teeth. It’s challenging to clean partially-erupted wisdom teeth. Since they have a high risk of decay, […]
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
Categories: General Dentistry, Oral health
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It’s a progressive condition, and is easily treatable in its earliest stages. In this article from Allen Park Dental Care, we have put together a list of the four main stages of gum disease, in order to keep our patients aware and educated on […]
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this post from Allen Park Dental Care, we focus on behaviors that influence dental health. Of course, regular brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. […]
