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Happy Post-Halloween
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Nov. 01, 2017

Don't end up with teeth like these! While Halloween might be over, you probably have enough candy to last you until at least next Halloween now, especially if you have kids Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Happy National Nutrition Month!
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Mar. 05, 2018

March is National Nutrition Month. To celebrate this important facet of our lives, we thought it was valuable to share this month a wealth of information about how diet and Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Gum Disease and You: A True-False Test
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep. 29, 2014

Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. A recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that nearly half of Americans older than Read more
Category: Oral Health
Gum Disease & Diabetes: Two Diseases With A Common Enemy — You.
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 05, 2012

Both diabetes and gum (periodontal) disease are chronic inflammatory diseases that have negative consequences for millions of people worldwide. But before we continue, let's define these two diseases: Periodontal disease is Read more
Category: Oral Health
Guide to Exotic Superfoods Part 2
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Nov. 06, 2015

The Native Americans of North America, the indigenous people of Central and South America, the aboriginals of Africa, Asia, Australia, and beyond all relied on fruits, vegetables, and herbs to Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Guide to Exotic Superfoods Part 1
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Nov. 02, 2015

We have been blessed to live on a beautiful planet that is naturally rich with plants that provide us with foods that have extraordinary health benefits. These “superfoods” aid in Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
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