Parker Wellness Blog

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb 15, 2012

Projecting a healthy, radiant smile can help boost self-confidence and lead to increased comfort and success in both personal and career-oriented situations. Yet, many people are unhappy with their less-than-pearly Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb 04, 2017

It has been scientifically proven that smiling is one of the simplest and most impactful gestures that one can make. When we smile, it sends signals to our brain to Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 26, 2017

So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping out Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jul 20, 2015

Children losing their primary (“baby”) teeth is both natural and necessary. So, is it really that much of a concern if they lose one early? The answer is yes — premature Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jul 31, 2011

What does the term “two-implant overdentures” mean? For more than a century, complete dentures were the only care option for edentulous (toothless) people. As a solution, these left a lot to Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Dec 11, 2015

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep 30, 2016

When your sleeping problem isn’t specifically related to a health condition, disorder, or prescribed method of treatment, there are some simple tips and techniques that you can incorporate into your Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb 05, 2014

A substantial amount of research has recently pointed up the connection between oral health and systemic (whole-body) health. But recently, one study went a step further: It seems to show Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 14, 2018

Fish oil supplements are in the top three most widely used dietary supplements. It is a multi-billion-dollar industry in the United States alone. According to the National Institute of Health, Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Mar 18, 2018

One of the simplest approaches to eating a well-balanced and healthy diet is to eat real food. As a family dentist and wellness advocate in Hollywood, Florida, we truly believe Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug 26, 2015

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jun 05, 2015

If you cringe at the appearance of your less than pearly whites when you look in the mirror, you are not alone. A frequently requested cosmetic procedure, teeth whitening is Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jan 07, 2017

“Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” World Health Organization We don’t realize how out of shape we Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 30, 2018

It is probably safe to say that you know who the Tooth Fairy is, but do you know where she came from and how the tradition of putting lost baby Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug 11, 2012

“Impacted wisdom teeth.” The term alone sounds ominous. What are wisdom teeth, why do they become impacted, what is the best way to treat them? These are questions people often Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug 13, 2013

You've probably heard of the relatively new method of straightening teeth with thin, plastic orthodontic appliances (“ortho” – to straighten; “odont” – teeth) known as clear aligners. Here are some Read more