Parker Wellness Blog

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

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep 12, 2016

Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master illusionist Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 15, 2011

When it comes to sports, all athletes need to know how to assess their risk for experiencing a sports-related injury as well as how to prevent one. The first step Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jun 18, 2014

Everyone knows that football players and boxers wear mouthguards to protect their teeth from injury — in fact, it's thought that this essential piece of protective gear was first developed, Read more