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Take a Bite Out of This!
Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 11, 2015

Our bodies require, and even directly ask for sometimes, certain types of nutrients and vitamins. We have all heard the cliché, “You are what you eat,” and there is some Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Summertime When the Living is Easy
Author: contactus@parker-dentistry .com updated: Jul. 16, 2017

There’s nothing better than being a kid on summer vacation. Summertime is synonymous with pool pruned fingers, sun kissed cheeks, “vacation food” like popsicles, ice cream, pizza, fruit juices, and Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Summertime Sun and How to Protect Your Skin
Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 09, 2017

Did you know that every year between 25 and 60 million bottles worth of sunscreen washes off of our bodies and into the ocean? Did you know that ingredients like Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Sugars: The Good and the Bad
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Oct. 09, 2011

You probably know that tooth decay results when the bacteria in your mouth release acids after consuming sugars. After you eat sugars, particularly the type of sugar known as sucrose, Read more
Category: Oral Health
Successful Outcomes With Dentures Depends on Attention to Detail
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep. 26, 2014

While dental implants are considered the gold standard for tooth replacement, removable dentures are still a viable choice, especially for patients with edentulism (complete tooth loss). Removable dentures have also Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Strict Infection Control Protects Dental Patients
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 06, 2014

It’s rare now to encounter a news story about an infection spreading among a group of dental patients — a rarity thanks to the development of standards and procedures for Read more
Category: Oral Health
Straighten Your Smile Discreetly with Invisalign
Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 07, 2019

Are you thinking of getting Invisalign? Do you want to improve your smile but are reluctant because of the traditional look of braces? Well, dentists Stephen and Blake Parker of Parker Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Straight Facts About Straightening Teeth — The Science Behind Orthodontics
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Nov. 12, 2012

What is orthodontics? Orthodontics is a sub-specialty of dentistry devoted to the study of growth and development of the teeth and jaws and treatment of improper bites (malocclusions).What causes improper bites? Malocclusions Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Stay Sunny and Full of Shine while Protecting your Skin
Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 23, 2015

Whether you are a sun worshipper or a shade seeker, it is vital that you protect your skin from the elements. Our skin is under a constant attack from the Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Stay Bright!
Author: Anonymous updated: May 14, 2017

What is the first thing that you notice when you meet someone for the first time? Close to 50% of people say that the first thing that they notice when Read more
Category: Oral Health
Start Invisalign Today with Our Special Hygiene Month Promotion!
Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 15, 2017

While having straight pearly whites will definitely inspire you to share your smile with the world, there is a deeper layer of health benefits beneath the aesthetic benefits. Your overall Read more
Category: Oral Health
Sports-Related Dental Injuries — Determining Your Risks
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jun. 12, 2011

A recent study revealed that on average there are 22,000 dental injuries in children under the age of 18. This alarming reality makes it clear that parents, caregivers, and coaches Read more
Category: Oral Health
Sports Injuries To Kids' Teeth
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Apr. 05, 2013

Your son has fallen and hit his face against a hard surface. Not only is he in pain but now there is also a chip missing from his front tooth. Read more
Category: Oral Health
Some Birth Control Drugs Could Increase Risk of Gum Disease
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 29, 2015

One of the health issues pregnant women should be concerned about is a higher risk of periodontal (gum) disease. But you don’t have to be pregnant to have an increased Read more
Category: Oral Health
Snoring & Sleep Apnea — Are You At Risk?
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jul. 17, 2011

If you wake yourself by snoring or have been told by others that you snore, you should share this fact with us during your next visit. Why? Many people are Read more
Category: Oral Health
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. Read more
Category: Oral Health