Parker Wellness Blog

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

Author: Parker Wellness updated: Aug. 13, 2015

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

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Nov. 16, 2016

Sports and energy drinks — two different types of popular beverages. But though different they have one thing in common: they can both wreak havoc on your tooth enamel. That's because Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Mar. 19, 2017

There are plenty of good reasons to quit smoking. Here's one more if you're considering replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant: smoking increases your risk of implant failure. By Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 30, 2014

Perhaps you’ve been told that you need to have root canal treatment in order to save one or more of your teeth. By now, you know that the procedure itself Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jan. 18, 2017

For over a century now, health providers have depended on blood and urine samples to diagnose many forms of disease. Very soon, though, we may routinely use a different bodily Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jul. 29, 2013

Metal braces are often considered a rite of passage for teenagers whose teeth need straightening. While some teens have no problem with this, others are more self-conscious and would like Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb. 27, 2011

Did you know that recent research has shown diabetes is a risk factor for increased severity of periodontal (gum) disease and that periodontitis is a risk factor for worsening blood Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 03, 2012

Periodontal (gum) disease, though it may be invisible to everyone but your dentist, can have a powerful effect on your entire body. Not only is it dangerous to your teeth Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Dec. 19, 2014

Bright, naturally white teeth are a key component in a beautiful smile. But the opposite is also true: nothing diminishes an otherwise attractive smile more than stained or discolored teeth. There Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 12, 2012

Quiz: What Is Smile Design? All cultures worldwide recognize a smile as positive nonverbal communication. Yet many people are insecure about the way their smile looks. Modern cosmetic dentistry can completely Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jan. 28, 2014

In modern times, metals have played an important role in tooth preservation and restoration. From the dental amalgam used for a century and a half to fill cavities to the Read more