Parker Wellness Blog

Author: Parker Wellness updated: Jul 02, 2017

Summer is in full bloom and the 4th of July is right around the corner. Summertime is synonymous with BBQ’s, backyard and beach parties, cruises, and family vacations. While all Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep 16, 2016

Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read more

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

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

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

Author: Parker Wellness updated: May 31, 2016

Author: Parker Wellness updated: Oct 15, 2015

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

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

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

Author: Parker Wellness updated: Sep 26, 2017

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

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

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

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

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