Parker Wellness Blog

What Is A Baby Tooth Worth?
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
Category: Oral Health
What Could Be Causing Your Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)?
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
Category: Oral Health
What Causes Our Skin to Age: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors to Consider
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
Category: Health and Wellness
What Are Baby Teeth, And Why Do They Come Out?
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
Category: Oral Health
Welcome to 2016!
Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 01, 2016

Welcome to 2016! Today is the first day of a brand new year. It is a fresh start, a new beginning, and the first day that you can launch your Read more
Category: Health and Wellness
We may Still be Able to Save Your Tooth with a Root Canal Alternative
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
Category: Dental Procedures
We Aren't Just Your Ordinary Dental Office
Author: Anonymous 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: Anonymous 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: 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
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: 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
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