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Smoking may Increase the Risk of Early Implant Failure
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Aug. 04, 2014
In a recent study, 92% of dental implants were found to have survived the twenty-year mark — an impressive track record for any dental restoration.
Still, implants do fail, although rarely.
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Category: Oral Health
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Smile Transformation Begins and Ends With Smile Design
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Apr. 25, 2014
Regardless of culture, the smile is a universal gesture of friendship and openness, and an important communication tool in your social and career relationships. But what if you’re not comfortable
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Smile Makeovers — Planning For Your Wedding
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Jan. 30, 2011
Of major importance in all wedding day plans is to ensure that you have your special day captured on film. And it is that fact that influences most brides and
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Sleeping in Dentures: Don't Do It!
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Sep. 06, 2015
Maybe you don’t like to be without teeth — ever. Or maybe you get a little forgetful sometimes. Whatever the reason, if you’re wearing your dentures to bed at night,
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Category: Oral Health
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Sleep Quality vs. Quantity
Author:
Parker Wellness
updated: Sep. 16, 2016
It is safe to say that it is common knowledge that proper nutrition, exercise, 7-9 hours a sleep a night, adequate water intake, and limited alcohol and other substances (tobacco,
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Category: Health and Wellness
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Sleep Apnea Statistics that might Surprise You
Author:
Parker Wellness
updated: Oct. 24, 2016
Sleep apnea is a chronic and progressive health condition and sleeping disorder that is affecting millions of Americans every year. It is not something that should be taken lightly, as
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Category: Health and Wellness
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Sinus Surgery — Creating Bone for Dental Implants “Out of Thin Air”
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Jan. 22, 2012
FAQs About This New and Miraculous Procedure
How can sinus surgery contribute to the replacement of missing back teeth with dental implants?Dental implants must be anchored the in bone to be
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Simple Ways to Fight Inflammation
Author:
Parker Wellness
updated: Jun. 11, 2017
Multiple factors can cause chronic inflammation in the body. As we have discussed in earlier articles, chronic inflammation can lead to diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, cancer, and heart disease, among many
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Category: Health and Wellness
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Signs You May Have Sleep Apnea
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Sep. 11, 2015
Do you snore loudly at night? Do you have trouble remembering the last time you felt well rested? If so, you may be one of the many of Hollywood, FL
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Category: Sleep Apnea
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Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: May 15, 2013
No one wants to hear the word “cancer.” But thanks to advances in detection and treatment, the disease increasingly can be stopped in its earliest stages when it's most treatable
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Category: Oral Health
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Show Off Your Best Possible Smile
Author:
Parker Wellness
updated: Jun. 14, 2018
Are you happy with your smile? If you're like most people, there's probably at least one thing you'd like to change if you could. Thanks to power bleaching, veneers, same-day
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Show Off a Beautiful Smile with Veneers
Author:
Parker Wellness
updated: Nov. 06, 2017
Don't forget--your smile is one of your most valuable personal assets. If it looks deeply stained or chipped, it detracts from how you look and from your self-confidence. Why not
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Severe Dental Injuries May Require Endodontic Treatment
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Feb. 19, 2015
If you regularly participate in sports or other physical activity, you’re at a higher risk for dental injuries. While chipped teeth are the most common result of these injuries, a
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Seeking Relief From Burning Mouth Syndrome
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Dec. 12, 2013
There are some people, particularly women around the age of menopause, who experience an uncomfortable burning and dry sensation in their mouths most of the time. The exact cause of
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Category: Oral Health
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Sealants: The Protection Your Children's Teeth Need
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Dec. 04, 2011
Protecting your children is one of your most important roles as a parent or caregiver. Dental sealants are one way you can protect your children's teeth from the ravages of
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Science and Art: Partners in Crafting a Superior Set of Dentures
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Dec. 31, 2013
Edentulism — the complete loss of all the permanent teeth — is a condition that affects over one-quarter of all Americans over the age of 65. For many seniors, it
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Category: Dental Procedures