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 […]
Are Dental Implants Experimental?
Dental implants are tooth replacement marvels that have been placed in millions of people. They look and function just like the real thing, and are available at Allen Park Dental Care. Technically, dental implants are not replacement teeth. The actual implant is a titanium post that is inserted into your jaw. In a few months’ […]
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
Dental implants from Allen Park Dental Care are state-of-the-art, with a success rate in the area of ninety-eight percent. That number is a testament to implant technology. But like any medical or dental procedure, there are risks. In this post, we will consider possible complications of a dental implant. Infection. Any surgical procedure poses an […]
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal
In this post from Allen Park Dental Care we talk about smile makeovers. Some people think the term is synonymous with cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips in your upper front teeth, veneer placement […]
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 […]
