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February is Heart Health Month
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Feb 05, 2018

Did you know that cardiovascular disease accounts for around 810,000 deaths in the United States every year? That’s around 2,200 Americans every day and 1 every 40 seconds. Over 90 Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Facts About Dental Injuries From Sports
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Oct 19, 2012

No one participates in sports or recreational activities with the goal of oral or facial injury. However, the facts reveal two things: sports injuries are the number one cause, impacting Read more
Category: Oral Health
Factors that Can Influence a Dental Implant
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Nov 20, 2011

While the long-term success rate for a dental implant is well over 95%, there are factors that can compromise their success. For this reason, our office has put together this Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Express Your Inner Creative Self
Author: Parker Wellness updated: May 31, 2016

Way #12 Music and Singing Way #13 Creative Expression “Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” Franklin D. Roosevelt We are all naturally creative beings, whether we Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Every Age is a Great Age
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Oct 15, 2015

We live in a society that has somehow managed to make aging a sort of faux pas. Youthfulness is a highly coveted and sought after prize. The result of this Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Encouraging Bone Growth for Future Implants Through Sinus Surgery
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Mar 12, 2014

Dental implants are a popular and effective restoration for lost teeth, if there’s enough bone present to support the implant. That might not be the case, however, because without the Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking by Age 4
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep 04, 2016

There's something universal about thumb sucking: nearly all babies do it, and nearly all parents worry about it. While most such worries are unfounded, you should be concerned if your Read more
Category: Oral Health
Eating Disorders Can Cause Problems With the Teeth and Mouth
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jan 24, 2014

Sometimes what’s going on in the mouth may point to a deeper issue. Although unpleasant to address, a dental examination could reveal signs of an eating disorder. There are two disorders Read more
Category: Oral Health
Eat Right for Your Skin
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Sep 26, 2017

Everyone ages. To think that you can stop the effects of time on your skin is a silly thought and one that causes people to really overdo it on the Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Eat for Your Teeth
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Jan 15, 2017

Did you know that what you eat and drink plays a considerable role in the health of your gums and teeth? Did you also know that there are foods that Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Easing the Pain and Discomfort of Canker Sores
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug 05, 2015

If you occasionally experience small sores in the softer tissues of your mouth, you may have aphthous ulcers or better known as canker sores. While rarely a health concern, they Read more
Category: Oral Health
Dry Mouth FAQs
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep 25, 2013

Dry mouth is a condition that many of us have experienced at some point in life. However, for some people it is a problem that can wreak havoc on their Read more
Category: Oral Health
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jul 18, 2017

If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of the Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Nov 11, 2016

Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated TV Read more
Category: Oral Health
Dr. Steve: The Smile Maker
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Aug 13, 2015

This week, Parker Wellness conducted an interview with the Dr. Steve Parker, and would like to share with you the deeper side of him. Dr. Steve is a dedicated, insightful, Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Don't Like the Drill? Now There's Drill-Free Cosmetic Dentistry
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Mar 26, 2012

If you have a tooth that just doesn't look good because of decay or injury, a porcelain laminate veneer is probably a good way to make it look as good Read more
Category: Dental Procedures