Parker Wellness Blog

Get a Bright White Smile Today!
Author: Anonymous 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: 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
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: Anonymous 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: Anonymous 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
Follow the Sun to Joy
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
Category: Health and Wellness
Follow the Rainbow to the Golden Power of Antioxidants
Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 19, 2015

What are antioxidants and what exactly do they do?What do beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene, selenium, vitamin A, C, and E all have in common? They are all antioxidants. Antioxidants play an Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Fluoride: You Can Have Too Much of a Good Thing
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
Category: Oral Health
Fixed or Removable: Deciding Which Implant-Supported Bridge is Best for You
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
Category: Dental Procedures
Five Things You Should Know About Sleep Apnea
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
Category: Oral Health
Five Simple Ways to Take Care of Your Lips
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
Category: Health and Wellness
Five Reasons to Whiten your Teeth
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
Category: Dental Procedures
Five FAQs About Snoring and Sleep Apnea
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
Category: Oral Health