Parker Wellness Blog

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 Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep. 04, 2014

Our “baby” teeth begin appearing around six months of age — by age 10 or 13, they’ve largely been replaced by our permanent teeth. Though their lifespan is relatively short, Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 11, 2018

Our environment, on a global, community, and home-base level, directly affects our physical and emotional wellness, which in turn affects all other dimensions of our well. Environmental wellness is dependent Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 16, 2015

If your tooth sustains damage that compromises its structure — typically through decay or trauma — you have several options depending on the extent of the damage: One of them Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Mar. 21, 2014

While periodontal disease can take on a variety of forms, most are caused by a thin layer of bacterial plaque called biofilm. This layer of plaque will form every 8-12 Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 08, 2015

Periodontal (gum) disease is an aggressive bacterial infection caused by built-up plaque on tooth surfaces. Gum disease results in bone loss and causes loss of attachment from the teeth, leading Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 01, 2011

We pride ourselves on educating our patients regarding oral health and dental treatment. This is why we are providing you with these frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding root canals. Our Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep. 17, 2013

The “wear and tear” nature of gingival (gum) tissue enables it to readily handle the chewing and biting actions of eating and still perform its most important function: protecting the Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb. 27, 2015

Teeth crowding is a difficult bite problem (malocclusion) that often involves the entire jaw structure to be evaluated. Normally occurring when the jaw doesn’t have adequate space for normal tooth Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Nov. 15, 2013

Not only can orthodontic treatment transform your smile, it can also restore function to your teeth and mouth that will improve both your oral and general health. But any treatment Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jul. 24, 2011

Oral cancer is on the rise in the United States, yet few people are familiar with the disease and its risk factors. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 25, 2015

Dental cleanings are an important part of regular dental office visits. Performed by a dental hygienist or dentist, cleanings serve two purposes: to remove bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened deposits Read more

Author: contactus@parker-dentistry .com updated: Jun. 19, 2017

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb. 24, 2014

Your dental care would be much more limited without our ability to see “below the surface” with x-ray imaging. But since x-rays passing through the body are a form of Read more