Parker Wellness Blog

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Dec 25, 2011

Unfortunately, going to the dentist may still be a fear and anxiety provoking experience for some people even with modern dental techniques — an interesting phenomenon given the fact that Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jun 10, 2017

Your gums not only help hold your teeth securely in place, they also help protect them. They're also part of your smile — when healthy and proportionally sized, they provide Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jun 09, 2015

When considering “smile makeover” options, it’s easy to focus on whitening, veneers or implants — techniques and materials focused mainly on the teeth and gums. But if you don’t also Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 08, 2011

When it comes to patient comfort, one of the most important developments of the 21st century has been sedation dentistry, which enables you to relax in both mind and body Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jul 03, 2011

Some of the most important lessons parents and caregivers can give their children involve teaching and demonstrating good oral health habits. The following tips from the Centers for Disease Control Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Apr 22, 2015

A focus on dental care in senior citizens is just as important as it is for children. Indeed, oral health in your later years can be a major factor in Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep 09, 2016

“It is scientifically proven that people who have more birthdays live longer.” –Cocktail Napkin Aging is a part of life. How you age though is more in your control than you Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 12, 2012

Why is it important to replace missing teeth with restorations such as dental implants? You might be surprised to find that the damage caused by missing teeth is much greater Read more

Author: Parker Wellness updated: Aug 19, 2016

First and foremost, everyone should be wearing sunscreen everyday! Whether you are watching the day go by on the beach or simply walking across the parking lot to your car, Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Dec 19, 2016

The old stereotype with the words “pain” and “dental work” in the same sentence is no more. Using local or general anesthesia (or a combination of both) we can completely Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Mar 04, 2017

Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who hasn’t Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Dec 11, 2011

We say that we are going to have our teeth cleaned — but a lot more than simple cleaning takes place during a visit to a dental hygienist. Contact us today Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Dec 30, 2014

Think of New Orleans, Louisiana, and what comes to mind? The sound of jazz pouring out from a nightclub in the French Quarter… the smell of shrimp boiling in a Read more

Author: Parker Wellness updated: Mar 15, 2016

For those of you who are just tuning in now, Parker Wellness is focusing on what Hana Matt, therapist and world religion teacher at Berkeley, has outlined as the 20 Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Apr 04, 2011

Nearly everyone who has ever played a sport, or had a child participate in one, has had that panic-filled moment when they witness an injury. And when you consider that Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Apr 14, 2015

Since boxers first began using them a century ago, athletic mouthguards are now standard safety equipment for most contact sports. Without them, dental injuries would skyrocket. But a recent study in Read more