Malocclusion is the technical word for crooked teeth. When you consider all the how many teeth are in the average human mouth, it is not surprising that malocclusion can present itself in many forms. The number of configurations may surprise you: When teeth slant forward, it is called upper protrusion, but this is commonly, if […]
You Be The Judge: Cosmetic Dentistry in Allen Park
If you’re researching smile redesigns, you’ve probably heard that cosmetic dentistry can give you a ‘perfect smile’ or a ‘celebrity smile.’ Are these superlatives simply exaggerations? At Allen Park Dental Care, we invite you to judge for yourself. Since each patient has unique needs, a smile makeover may involve one of several procedures, such as: […]
Dental Implants And Your Allen Park Dentists
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 […]
