Parker Wellness Blog

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

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Oct. 31, 2012

How much do you know about dental implants? Test yourself with this quiz.Earliest recorded attempts at using dental implants were fromMedieval EnglandThe ancient MayansU.S.A. in the 1950sDental implants are called Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jan. 08, 2014

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Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Nov. 19, 2014

You probably already know that using tobacco causes significant health risks: It increases your odds of getting various cancers and coronary diseases, to name just a few. Unfortunately, not everyone Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jul. 15, 2014

Dental implantation is the premier option for tooth replacement available today. While acquiring dental implants does involve a surgical procedure, don’t let that deter you — with proper preparation the Read more