Parker Wellness Blog

Ask a Family Dentist: How Can I Prevent My Child from Having Tooth Decay
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb. 22, 2023

Smile! It’s Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month!Tooth decay has become a significant epidemic among the youngest members of our families. Early childhood caries (ECC) is one of the most common Read more
Category: Oral Health
Ask a Dentist in Hollywood: What Do I Do If I Have a Toothache?
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb. 09, 2023

Happy National Toothache Day! If you’ve ever had a toothache, you know it is not something to celebrate. But it’s also not something to ignore either. When your teeth hurt—whether it’s Read more
Category: Mouth Care, Oral Health
Do You Grind Your Teeth? Your Cosmetic Dentist in Hollywood Has Solutions
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 27, 2022

Have you ever woken up with a stiff or sore jaw? Or, upon first waking up, are you regularly greeted with a throbbing headache? Do you get ringing in your Read more
Category: Mouth Care, Oral Health, Sleep Apnea
The Surprising Link Between Oral Health and Alzheimer’s Disease
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jun. 30, 2022

There’s been a lot of buzz in the last decade about gut health and the gut microbiome, but you also have an oral microbiome (and skin microbiome), which is responsible Read more
Category: Oral Health
April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Apr. 19, 2022

Oral cancer includes cancers that occur in the mouth (tongue cancer, salivary gland cancer, mucosal soft tissues cancers), in the back of the mouth (in the tonsil region and base Read more
Category: Oral Health
Why Our Ancient Ancestors Didn’t Need Invisalign
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Mar. 25, 2022

The worldwide prevalence of malocclusion (defined as an irregularity concerning teeth alignment—or in other words, crooked teeth) is 56%, with America having the third-highest prevalence (53%) after Africa (81%) and Read more
Category: Oral Health, Cosmetic Dentistry
Oral Appliances To Ease Teeth Grinding
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Nov. 29, 2021

The medical term for teeth grinding is bruxism. Teeth grinding is generally something that occurs during the night when you are asleep. It is not uncommon for someone to wake Read more
Category: Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Sleep Apnea
Signs You Should Visit Your Dentist
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 17, 2021

At Parker Dentistry, Dr. Stephen Parker and Dr. Blake Parker provide excellent dental care for the whole family. It's important to keep up with regular teeth cleaning appointments twice a Read more
Category: Dental Procedures, Oral Health
Cosmetic Dentistry Services We Offer
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb. 08, 2021

Obtaining that smile you've been hoping for is easier than ever, whether you're hoping to improve an imperfection, or two, or are looking for a full smile makeover, cosmetic dentistry Read more
Category: Dental Procedures, Oral Health
What Is Invisalign?
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Nov. 20, 2020

Metal braces aren't the only way to straighten crooked teeth or correct bite problems. Invisalign treatment improves your smile using clear, discreet aligner trays instead of metal wires and brackets. Read more
Category: Dental Procedures, Oral Health
Your Cosmetic Dentistry Options
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jul. 20, 2020

Are you ready to do something about your smile but aren't sure which cosmetic dentistry procedure is right for you? Your Hollywood, FL, cosmetic dentists, Drs. Stephen and Blake Parker, Read more
Category: Dental Procedures, Oral Health
Benefits of CEREC One Day Crowns
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Apr. 10, 2020

Restore a damaged tooth in just a single day with our in-office CEREC crowns Who doesn’t want to walk right into their dentist’s office and right back out with a newly Read more
Category: Oral Health
Your Child's Age One Dental Visit
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Nov. 05, 2019

Don't wait too long to bring your child for their first dental visit. Find out why they should see the dentist for the first time during their first year. Read more
Category: Mouth Care, Oral Health
Why Your Teeth May Hurt
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Oct. 07, 2014

Don't ignore tooth pain hoping it goes away. No matter how mild or fleeting it may be, it's a sign that something's wrong. Healthy teeth shouldn't cause discomfort because the Read more
Category: Oral Health
Why Invisalign Treatment is Right For Me?
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 19, 2015

Are you embarrassed by your crowded, gapped or crooked teeth but less than thrilled about the idea of having to wear traditional metal braces for months on end? If so, Read more
Category: Oral Health
Who Needs a Mouthguard?
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 22, 2013

What is a mouthguard? A mouthguard or mouth protector is a protective appliance that covers the teeth and gums to prevent or reduce injury to the teeth, gums, jaws, and Read more
Category: Oral Health