Parker Wellness Blog

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

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep. 02, 2014

We now have amazing therapies to replace lost teeth with life-like replicas that look and perform like real teeth. But for oral health in general it’s still better to save Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 16, 2016

Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned when Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jan. 02, 2018

The first week of a brand new year is a perfect opportunity to reflect upon the lessons you’ve learned, the feats you’ve accomplished, the hurdles you’ve cleared, and the happiest Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb. 19, 2016

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