Parker Wellness Blog

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

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Apr. 17, 2011

When treating Temporomandibular (jaw joint) Disorder (formerly known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, TMJ), we feel we have two equally important challenges facing us. First, we must start your treatment by Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: May 05, 2019

There is no way to turn back time. There is no way to stop time. Time is both our friend and our enemy. The collective fear of aging is one Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Apr. 27, 2012

Many youngsters look forward to finding a surprise under their pillow after a visit from the “tooth fairy.” This fable may comfort children who wonder why their first teeth come Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 01, 2016

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 05, 2016

Your tooth is in peril if its innermost layer, the pulp, becomes infected and inflamed. Deep tooth decay, repeated dental procedures or fractures can all expose the pulp and ultimately Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 12, 2015

Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 03, 2015

Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 11, 2015

Find out the many benefits of cosmetic dentistry and how they can give you your dream smile. Who doesn’t want a more perfect smile? While some lucky few are born with Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jun. 13, 2013

Do you frequently experience bleeding gums during your daily brushing routine? You might assume that you are brushing too hard and that this bleeding is normal. However, you should know Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jul. 23, 2014

Nothing says confidence like a bright, beautiful smile. But problems with your teeth’s appearance — discoloration, abnormal shapes, or gaps — may be giving you reasons not to smile. If Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 22, 2011

Vanna White has been a household name for the last 27+ years and is best known as the first female co-host of the game show, Wheel of Fortune. She radiates Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 07, 2016

Oh, how lovely those rays feel on your skin on a hot summer day on the beach. The cool ocean breeze makes the heat bearable and even pleasant as you Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Apr. 24, 2011

Tooth sensitivity is an issue that can range from a slight twinge at times to downright excruciating pain. However, before we continue, understanding the cause of tooth sensitivity is helpful Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb. 13, 2014

Tooth decay can be relentless: left untreated it can work its way into a tooth’s inner core — the pulp chamber or better known as the root canal. Once this Read more