In this post from Allen Park Dental Care we focus on the preparation required for a dental implant. A dental implant, if you haven’t heard, is a state-of-the-art tooth replacement, and one of the great advances in the field of dentistry. A dental implant is a titanium post inserted into the jawbone. A single implant […]
Is Grandpa Smiling?
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at Allen Park Dental Care we’ve got some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News: 25% of people over […]
5 Ways To Restore A Tooth
There is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of perfectly healthy teeth, you may never need any of these procedures. Most of us, though, will need to restore a tooth eventually. At Allen Park Dental Care, we can help. These procedures address many issues: 1. Dental Bonding […]
Is Tooth Decay Contagious?
Your mouth has a thriving community of bacteria, but relatively few cause tooth decay. Daily brushing and flossing, and regular checkups at Allen Park Dental Care, will keep those that do at bay. Bacteria that cause tooth decay are in the mutans streptococcus family. The bacteria mix with sugar. This mixture creates a powerful acid […]
Patient-Centered Dental Care
At Allen Park Dental Care, we are enthusiastic about providing patient-focused dental care of the highest standard. We are here to help you achieve excellent dental health. You could be our next success story! What is patient-focused care? A check-up with no cavities? A sensational smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding […]
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?
Porcelain veneers do not make your teeth look larger – unless you want them to. A veneer can correct many flaws and is a minimally invasive restoration. Porcelain veneerw are among the cosmetic dentistry procedures available at Allen Park Dental Care. Veneers are an easy way to cover chips or cracks in your teeth, or […]