Parker Wellness Blog

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 01, 2017

If you’re wondering why you or your partner snores a lot, there’s a good chance that the issue could be sleep apnea. Sleep apnea affects up to 18 million Americans Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jan. 16, 2014

They work hard, and put in lots of time on the field and at home. They learn the rules of the game — as well as the unwritten rules of Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Dec. 04, 2013

Without a doubt, an effective root canal treatment can extend the life of a tooth for many years. But sometimes even a well-maintained tooth can fall prey to disease months Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jun. 17, 2015

More than likely your child already receives fluoride from your drinking water or toothpaste. So, is it really necessary for them to receive topical fluoride during their regular office checkups? We Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 17, 2017

As with most things in the world of consumerism, there are so many choices. There are choices that relate to varying qualities and sources of ingredients, price range, personal preferences Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Apr. 09, 2014

When it comes to dental procedures, not everybody has the same comfort level; what’s easily tolerated by some can be a major source of anxiety and stress for others. In Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Oct. 31, 2014

If your infant is extra cranky and seems to want to chew everything in sight, it's a good bet that the first tooth is on the way! For parents, this Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb. 07, 2012

Dentists often recommend bone grafting to ensure the success of dental implants. And it is likewise common for people to squirm a bit at the thought. Bone graft? That sounds Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Mar. 04, 2014

So you came in to the dental office for an exam, and now you’ve been told you need a root canal. But you’re wondering: Do I really have to do Read more

Author: contactus@parker-dentistry .com updated: Nov. 25, 2018

Every year it seems that once Thanksgiving has been celebrated the remaining five weeks of the year fly by at a blurring pace. Our focus on the Parker Dentistry blog Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Aug. 07, 2011

While the goal of restorative dentistry is to return all of the destroyed or lost dental tissues of the teeth to full form (shape) and function, when you blend this Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep. 26, 2012

Twenty-first Century techniques can create a replacement for a missing or damaged tooth that looks exactly like a natural tooth and actually fuses with the bone of your jaw. How Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Nov. 07, 2013

If a glance in the mirror reveals stained or discolored teeth that are detracting from your self-confidence, it's time to do something about it. The first step is to make Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Sep. 25, 2011

It is important to brush your teeth every day to remove plaque (that sticky white film, composed of bacteria, on your teeth near your gums), but it is possible to Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb. 03, 2013

If you engage in frequent air travel, you have probably experienced pain in your ears and sinuses related to pressure changes. The pain is caused by “barotraumas” (from baro meaning Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jun. 26, 2013

If you have pain in your jaws or related headaches, you may have Temporo-mandibular Joint Disorder, TMD. You are probably wondering what this is — and how it can be Read more