Parker Wellness Blog

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb. 21, 2014

Most people agree that bad breath is more than embarrassing. It affects personal, social and business relationships. Although Americans spend roughly $3 billion annually on gum, mints and mouth rinses Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Mar. 21, 2019

If you have ever had halitosis (bad breath), you know it can cause you to feel self-conscious and embarrassed. And while the odor is typically a primary concern, determining what Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb. 17, 2017

Porcelain veneers have become a popular way to transform a smile. They're ideal for stained, chipped or slightly misaligned teeth. But although they don't need as much tooth preparation as Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jun. 28, 2015

Installing dental implants involves more than the mechanics of placing them into the jawbone. Ultimate success — a natural and beautiful smile — requires painstaking attention to detail and artistry. Here Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Dec. 11, 2014

We’re all susceptible to gum disease when we fail to practice effective daily brushing and flossing. But you may have a greater risk of gum disease (and more severe forms Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jun. 10, 2014

For years the main approach to treating tooth decay (or caries) could best be described as “drill and fill” — remove the decayed tooth material and fill the resulting cavity. Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 03, 2018

Like most routines and healthy habits, your oral hygiene regimen may be on autopilot, something you do automatically every day but givelittle to no thought to from day to day. Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jun. 25, 2017

You’ve probably heard the term essential fatty acids, good fats, or healthy fats thrown around before. You’ve probably also been told or have read that good fats are an integral Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 02, 2018

The term antioxidant is thrown around a lot when you hear or read about anything that relates to diet, nutrition, health, and wellness. While it is relatively common knowledge that Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb. 11, 2018

Heart disease is a cold faced killer. It is the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States. The good news is though, it is Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Mar. 07, 2013

Often perceived as a cancer that only affects older adults who have a history of heavy tobacco and alcohol use, oral cancer is now on the rise among younger adults Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep. 10, 2012

A number of factors can lead to dental caries (tooth decay). To find out if you are at high risk, ask yourself these questions. Is plaque visible in my mouth? Dental plaque Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 30, 2012

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease (from the roots for “around” and “tooth”) starts with redness and inflammation, progresses to infection, and can lead to progressive loss of attachment between Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Dec. 08, 2011

Yes, dental x-rays are a safe and vital tool we use for measuring and monitoring your oral health. We feel it is imperative to ensure that our patients have the Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Apr. 19, 2012

Dental implants are in much demand when it comes to replacing missing teeth. And although they have long-term success rates of well over 95% when properly placed, the dental profession's Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 29, 2014

Think of a contagious disease and you may picture one of the great outbreaks of the past: the terrible flu epidemic of 1918, the ever-present threat of polio in the Read more