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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
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Category: Oral Health
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Eat Right for Your Skin
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Health and Wellness
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Eat for Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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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
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Category: Oral Health
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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
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Category: Oral Health
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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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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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
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Category: Oral Health
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Dr. Steve: The Smile Maker
Author:
Anonymous
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,
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Category: Health and Wellness
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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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Don't Let the Acid in Sports and Energy Drinks Ruin Your Tooth Enamel
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Don't Let Smoking Increase Your Chances of Implant Failure
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Does Root Canal Treatment Last Forever?
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Disease Detection - Saliva's New Role
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Did You Know? Clear Aligners Have Been Improved For Teens
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Did You Know That Diabetes And Periodontal Disease Have Much In Common?
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Diabetics, Watch Out for a Hidden Enemy: Gum Disease
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
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Category: Oral Health