Parker Wellness Blog

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Oct. 07, 2014

Don't ignore tooth pain hoping it goes away. No matter how mild or fleeting it may be, it's a sign that something's wrong. Healthy teeth shouldn't cause discomfort because the Read more

Author: Parker Wellness updated: Apr. 14, 2019

Pearly, sparkly, shiny, eye-catching, room-lighting, bright white is the shade most of us seek for our teeth. You know that color, the one that turns heads when the wearer of Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 19, 2015

Are you embarrassed by your crowded, gapped or crooked teeth but less than thrilled about the idea of having to wear traditional metal braces for months on end? If so, Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 22, 2013

What is a mouthguard? A mouthguard or mouth protector is a protective appliance that covers the teeth and gums to prevent or reduce injury to the teeth, gums, jaws, and Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Nov. 27, 2012

If you have discolored teeth, the cause is often staining on the enamel surfaces from foods, beverages, or smoking. But tooth discoloration may also originate deep within the root of Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jul. 20, 2015

Could those pesky symptoms be a sign that it’s time to see your Hollywood, FL dentist? Whether you are suffering from a serious cavity or a sports-related injury has caused a Read more

Author: Parker Wellness updated: Aug. 23, 2018

As we’ve just wrapped up a seven-part series on the seven dimensions of wellness (check it out if you haven’t yet on the Parker Dentistry blog), we thought it only Read more

Author: Parker Wellness updated: Feb. 18, 2018

Your mouth is a window into what’s going on in your body. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, 90% of systemic diseases show signs and symptoms inside of your Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Mar. 26, 2013

What do burnt eggshells, crushed bones, brick dust and ox-hoof ashes have in common? Are they things you discovered in your kid's pocket? Ingredients in a witches brew? Funky organic Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep. 27, 2016

Pain has a purpose: it tells us when something's wrong with our bodies. Sometimes it's obvious, like a cut or bruise. Sometimes, though, it takes a bit of sleuthing to Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Nov. 13, 2011

Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a condition that occurs when the upper airway (back of your throat) collapses or is blocked, causing significant airflow disruption. A person with Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 22, 2014

In dentistry (as well as other branches of medicine) pediatric conscious sedation is becoming more widespread than ever — but some people aren’t yet familiar with this beneficial therapy. Conscious Read more

Author: Parker Wellness updated: May 21, 2017

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jul. 08, 2012

A veneer is a cosmetic dental procedure that we use in some situations to correct discolored teeth, small spaces or gaps between teeth, small chips or oddly shaped teeth, and Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Oct. 30, 2011

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” or cover that we place over a tooth that is badly damaged from trauma or decay to restore its shape, strength, size and Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 24, 2015

For most people, raising kids is an expensive proposition. (A recent estimate by the U.S. Department of Agriculture puts the average tab at almost a quarter of a million dollars Read more