1. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to your pediatrician about fluoride supplements. Fluoride strengthens both the teeth you can see and the ones still forming in the jaw. 2. Set a timer when you brush to make sure you spend at least […]
Smile Makeover Questions Answered At Szalai & Szalai DDS
Even some Allen Park people with top notch oral health want to improve specific components of their smile. Though proper brushing is critical for healthy teeth, it won’t re-contour a gumline or repair a chipped tooth. A cavity-free mouth may still have stained or slightly misaligned teeth. If you want to correct the smile elements […]
A Dentist’s Indispensable Tool
Providing quality dental care is much easier for Detroit area dentists when they have extensive, comprehensive information about their patients’ oral health – and pictures are far more accurate than written notes. To go a step further: pictures that show what’s going on below the visible surface of your teeth and gums are worth even […]
Get Those Teeth In Shape!
Dental bonding is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures used in the Detroit area, and it’s not difficult to see why. There are many common dental problems that dentists in the Dearborn, Taylor, and Allen Park areas can treat with bonding. Bonding uses a very sturdy resin material that is tooth-colored. The material […]
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
Detroit endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists use dental crowns (sometimes called caps) in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching […]
Are You Benefiting From Fluoridated Water?
Question: What outstanding community-based voluntary health measure has done the most to prevent tooth decay in the U.S. in the past 70 years? Answer: Municipal water fluoridation! Fluoride is a tooth’s best friend because it strengthens the enamel and can reverse demineralization. That’s why there is fluoride in toothpaste and fluoride treatments are performed during […]
