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Grrr! FAQs about Teeth Grinding
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jan 24, 2013

Grinding, clenching, and gritting your teeth are common reactions to stress — but their results can be quite complex. Here are some questions and answers that will fill you in Read more
Category: Oral Health
Good Nutrition: Important for Your Mouth and Your Body
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Oct 23, 2014

Your general and oral health go hand in hand — whatever is going on with the rest of your body can also affect your teeth, gums and other mouth tissues. Read more
Category: Oral Health
Go Further with Food
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Mar 11, 2018

The theme of 2018’s National Nutrition Month is “go further with food.” As a family dental practice in Hollywood, Florida, we want to help inspire and facilitate not only healthy Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Go Clean and Green!
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Feb 06, 2016

I am sure everyone has heard the words detox diet, master cleanse, or juice fast, thrown around before. Maybe you have even tried one or thought about trying one. It Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Give the Gift of Great Skin
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Nov 29, 2016

As we approach the holiday season (it’s official now that Thanksgiving has been eaten), there comes a moment when we begin thinking about the presents that we will buy for Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Getting Smart About Wisdom Teeth
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug 14, 2011

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that erupt in the late teens or early twenties — so-called because they come in around the age of maturity or “wisdom.” Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Get a Whiter, Brighter Smile
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Apr 30, 2015

If your teeth are not as bright as they used to be, or as white as you'd like them to be, then whitening or bleaching them may be the solution. Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Get a Celebrity Smile with Invisalign
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Apr 27, 2016

How Invisalign orthodontic treatment can give you a perfect smile When you look at celebrities on television, do you wish you had their smile? You look at their perfect, straight teeth Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Get a Bright White Smile Today!
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Jan 29, 2017

Do you have a big event coming up? Wedding, class reunion, award ceremony, first date, or party? Or do you want to just freshen up your look and boost your Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Fun, Strange, Gross, Shocking, and Trivia-Worthy Facts about Teeth from Parker Dentistry Facial Rejuvenation and Wellness
Author: Parker Wellness updated: May 20, 2018

At Parker Dentistry, we think teeth are absolutely fascinating, and not only our teeth, but all teeth! That’s probably not the way you feel about teeth though. But that’s about Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Frequently Asked Questions About Heart and Gum Diseases
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jun 06, 2012

Recent research has revealed that there is a link between cardiovascular (“cardio” – heart; “vascular” – blood vessel) disease (CVD) and periodontal (gum) disease. The link is Inflammation. This is Read more
Category: Oral Health
Frequently Asked Questions about Cosmetic Bonding
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug 01, 2014

Q: What exactly is cosmetic tooth bonding?A: Cosmetic bonding is a process in which your dentist uses specially formulated tooth-colored material to repair minor defects on the surface of your Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Four Facts about Bone Grafting for Dental Implants
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Apr 20, 2013

Did you ever think a dentist might suggest that you have a bone graft performed as part of a standard tooth replacement procedure? Believe it or not, it's now a Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Football Star Jerry Rice Discusses Dental Injuries
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jan 13, 2012

Athletic activity can boost your health, but many sports also carry some risk — especially to the teeth. This is something NFL wide receiver Jerry Rice well knows. “Football can be Read more
Category: Oral Health
Food for Your Skin
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Sep 27, 2015

It can’t be reinforced enough that your diet affects every component of your body and overall wellbeing. Naturally, this also includes your skin. What goes in also comes out; whether Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Food for Thought
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Jul 10, 2016

Proven Way to Joy #19: Eat a high protein diet with a lot of vegetables. We are what we eat. Diet and nutrition play a monumental role in all aspects of Read more
Category: Health and Wellness