Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become lax about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In this article from Allen Park Dental Care, our goal is for you to assess where you stand and examine whether you could step it up a notch. Committing to oral health best practices can prevent future problems and […]
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)
Everyone wants nice, pearly whites so, naturally, we should brush our teeth more often, right? At Allen Park Dental Care, we give that a qualified yes. The only trouble with brushing more often is when it’s done too aggressively, leading to receding gums. You definitely don’t want that. Gum recession is when your gum line […]
How To Beat Plaque
Plaque is that sticky, filmy stuff that forms on teeth. It is the main cause of tooth decay and gum disease. For the best dental health, the team at Allen Park Dental Care reminds all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth twice a day. Plaque forms when foods with sugars and starches […]
Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 10 Things
When it comes to keeping the enamel of your teeth healthy and intact, your friends at Allen Park Dental Care remind you there are definitely some things you should never day. Read on! 1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you, bone-in ribs and hard candy. 2. Chewing on hard items This includes fingernails, […]
Want To Perk Up Your Smile?
If you would like to improve your smile, all you need to do is pick up the phone and make an appointment with us at Allen Park Dental Care. A whiter smile can change your life in ways you might not anticipate. Many of our patients feel more confident in personal and professional settings with […]
The Prevalence of Gum Disease
Here is a statistic that should make everyone sit up and take notice: nearly half of all Americans over the age of thirty have some form of gum disease. That works out to about sixty-five million people. Gum disease treatment is available at Allen Park Dental Care. Those statistics come from the Centers for Disease […]
