Parker Wellness Blog

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

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 02, 2017

Porcelain crowns have been used to restore problem teeth since at least the early 20th Century. Crown technology has gradually progressed from the early use of precious metals like gold Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Dec. 01, 2014

Chewing tobacco is as much a part of our sports culture as the national anthem. What once began as an early 20th Century baseball player method for keeping their mouths Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jun. 02, 2015

There are a number of teeth whitening options to put the brightness back into your smile — from professional dentist office applications to over-the-counter products for home use. But before Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jul. 26, 2016

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 25, 2018

Aside from the previously mentioned preventative actions that you can take to reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease (stop smoking, exercise more, improve your cholesterol levels, manage blood pressure Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Mar. 31, 2019

We all have a bad habit or few that we know we should stop but haven’t managed to yet. A bad habit is anything that negatively impacts your health and Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 13, 2013

Your self-image has a lot to do with how you feel about your appearance — and particularly your smile. If you are unhappy with the way you look, cosmetic dentistry Read more