We are Drs. Greg & Joanne Szalai, your Allen Park dentists. When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, a dentist and patient must make a choice: try to save the tooth with a root canal, or extract it. There are several factors that impact this decision. These include whether there is an infection in […]
What Is Necessary For A Dental Crown?
Dental crowns have been around for millennia and are still used to restore smiles today. Ancient dentists used ivory, bone, and seashells to make crowns for teeth. Evidence of gold crowns dates from 200 A.D. Porcelain crowns appeared in the 1800s. With the advancement of metal casting techniques in the 1900s, crown technology took a […]
Reinvent Yourself With A Smile Makeover
A smile makeover can boost your confidence for an upcoming job interview, promotion or new relationship. The process may include teeth whitening, invisible braces, veneers, dental implants, or gum tissue graft surgery. Many of these take time. Understanding the process requires only a simple consultation. Small changes can make a big difference. How The Rich […]
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Floss picks vs regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Drs. Szalai recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why: A floss pick holds just a small section of […]
You Can’t Afford Cheap Dental Work
Have you ever gotten an unbelievable bargain on a used car that turned out to be a lemon? After a couple years of constant repairs, you realized that it ended up costing as much as a new vehicle would have. And after spending all that money, you still have a lemon. The same is true […]
Bad Breath Q & A
I’m Greg & Joanne Szalai of Szalai & Szalai DDS – Allen Park Dental Care. Today’s post offers some answers to common questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is awful, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can propagate and stink in hidden crevices that can […]
