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We Aren't Just Your Ordinary Dental Office
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Jun 12, 2015

We live in a world of perpetual growth where technology and medicine are in a constant state of advancement. We have no problem keeping up with and exceeding the pace Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
We are More than Just Teeth and Gums
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Jun 03, 2015

Parker Dentistry Facial Rejuvenation and Wellness is more than just your ordinary dental practice, as many of you already know. The Parker Dentistry blog, My Blog, features weekly articles relating Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
Ways Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Smile
Author: Parker Wellness 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
Category: Dental Procedures
Warning Signs of Gum Disease
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
Category: Oral Health
Veneers are a Versatile Means to Achieving a Confident Smile
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
Category: Dental Procedures
Vanna White Talks Dentistry
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
Category: Oral Health
UVA vs. UVB
Author: Parker Wellness 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
Category: Health and Wellness
Understanding Tooth Sensitivity
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
Category: Oral Health
Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Tooth Decay and a Diseased Root Canal
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
Category: Dental Procedures
Understanding the New Standard in Dentistry: CAT Scans
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep 11, 2011

CAT scans or Computer Assisted Tomograph scans have been around for years. However, it is quickly becoming the new standard in dentistry. The reasons are clear both literally and figuratively, Read more
Category: Oral Health
Understanding The Basics Of Laser Dentistry
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug 01, 2012

For many people, when they hear the term “laser,” they immediately envision a futuristic science fiction movie. However, did you know that lasers have been used in the medical industry Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Understanding Dry Mouth
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: May 29, 2012

The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia (“xero” – dry; “stomia” – mouth), something that many of us have experienced at some point in life. However, for some people Read more
Category: Oral Health
Unconscious Habits Can Wear Down Teeth
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Mar 18, 2012

If your teeth have a worn appearance, it's possible you have a habit you're not even aware of: clenching or grinding your teeth. Also called “bruxism,” this destructive action causes Read more
Category: Oral Health
Ultrasonic Scalers can Effectively Clean Most Patients' Gum Tissues
Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Apr 28, 2014

While you may most associate professional dental cleanings with that “squeaky” clean feeling you have afterward, there is a much higher goal. What is also referred to as “non-surgical periodontal Read more
Category: Oral Health
Trend 9: All You Have to Do is Breathe
Author: contactus@parker-dentistry .com updated: Oct 29, 2018

For over 3,000 years meditation has been used to help us connect to our sweet divine inner selves. Meditation helps calm and clear the mind, relax the body, and promote Read more
Trend 9 of 2019: Bedtime and Rise and Shine Consistency
Author: Parker Wellness updated: Feb 03, 2019

In 2018, tracking our sleep was the leading trend in the realm of sleep hygiene. With the use of various technologies and applications, we were able to monitor different aspects Read more
Category: Health and Wellness