Parker Wellness Blog

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

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Dec. 22, 2014

Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life — but it can also generate a lot of questions about both the mother’s and the baby’s health. The realm of Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Nov. 12, 2017

And so it begins…the holidays are rapidly approaching and in the blink of an eye we will be counting down to the first minute of a brand new year. Between Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb. 20, 2017

Should you decide that you want to straighten your teeth, it is valuable to know about your options. Straightening your teeth or closing a gap doesn’t necessarily mean that you Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 17, 2017

A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his octogenarian “kid Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Mar. 10, 2015

For years preparing teeth for fillings or other restorations has required the use of a drill. Although quite effective in removing decayed structure and preparing the tooth for bonding, it Read more