Parker Wellness Blog

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

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 15, 2019

When it comes to our overall health, many of us think we’re pretty well-informed. But a recent survey quiz given by the American Dental Association (ADA) revealed something surprising: When Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jan. 03, 2017

You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life:Â  He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear to Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 30, 2017

Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 23, 2017

“Don’t contaminate your body with toxins either through food, drink, or toxic emotions. Your body is more than a life-support system. It is the vehicle that will carry you on Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 16, 2017

“Shed the burden of judgment. You will feel much lighter. Judgment imposes right and wrong on situations that just are. Everything can be understood and forgiven, but when you judge, Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 09, 2017

“The people you react to most strongly, whether with love or hate, are projections of your inner world. What you most hate is what you most deny in yourself. What Read more