Parker Wellness Blog

Author: Anonymous 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

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

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

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

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

Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 27, 2015

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Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 17, 2016

Proven Way to Joy # 16: Light and Nature Therapy Close your eyes and imagine walking barefoot down a cool dirt path that is canopied by ancient trees that whisper a Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 19, 2015

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep. 04, 2011

We know from research extending back to the 1930s that very small amounts of fluoride in drinking water can significantly reduce dental caries (cavities) with no negative health effects. Fluoridated Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Apr. 03, 2015

Although dental implants are best known as single tooth replacements, they can actually play a role in multiple or complete tooth loss (edentulism) restorations. While replacing multiple teeth with individual Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep. 18, 2014

Sleep apnea, a form of sleep-related breathing disorders that is estimated to affect some 22 million Americans, is sometimes thought of as the “quiet culprit” lurking behind many other maladies. Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 09, 2019

The skin on our lips is very different from the skin that covers the rest of our body. Our lip skin is very thin and delicate. Our lips don’t have Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Nov. 26, 2013

Nothing conveys confidence quite like a bright, white smile. Unfortunately, not all smiles are created equal. And, some smiles are much whiter than others. Whether your teeth have become discolored Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Oct. 11, 2012

Getting enough sleep is necessary for good health. We all know how energetic we feel when we are sleeping well at night. Yet, many of us do not feel rested, Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Apr. 12, 2013

When it comes to childhood injuries — cuts and scrapes, growing pains, even wounded pride — it's often a parent's job to try and make things better. But sometimes it's Read more