Your smile is one of your most valuable assets, but did you know it’s only as strong as the foundation beneath it? Healthy gums are essential for maintaining not just a beautiful smile, but your overall oral health. At Allen Park Dental Care, serving the residents of Allen Park, Taylor, Lincoln Park, and surrounding Detroit […]
The Link Between Gum Disease and Viral Infections
The pandemic has increased public awareness of the danger of viruses and the importance of a strong immune system. At Allen Park Dental Care, we aim to educate our patients on its relation to their oral health. Our Immune System Protects Against Serious Illness The variation in the seriousness of COVID-19 illness is due, in […]
Unmasking the Threat of Gum Disease and At-Risk Individuals in Detroit
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a stealthy adversary that can creep into our mouths with little warning. For some individuals, the risk of developing gum disease is significantly higher due to various factors. Szalai & Szalai DDS – Allen Park Dental Care, located near Detroit, is dedicated to shedding light on the […]
Does COVID-19 Affect Your Teeth and Mouth?
You’ve probably heard that COVID-19 can make patients lose their sense of taste and smell. Hopefully, you haven’t experienced that yourself. Let’s explore other oral problems associated with COVID-19. Dry Mouth is as Common as Loss of Taste A cohort of Brazilian scientists led by University of Brasilia researcher E.N.S. Guerra analyzed more than 180 […]
47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?
We at Allen Park Dental Care are here to safeguard your oral health. A CDC report provides the following data related to prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of people aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of people 65 years and older have […]
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Allen Park Dental Care. What do your gums do? Gum tissue has an important job. It protects the roots of your teeth and […]
