Parker Wellness Blog

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Nov. 05, 2019

Don't wait too long to bring your child for their first dental visit. Find out why they should see the dentist for the first time during their first year. Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 07, 2019

Your mouth can tell your dentist a lot about your overall health. Find out what we can find out just by looking at your teeth, gums, and tongue. 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: 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: 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: 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: Jun. 12, 2015

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: 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: 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

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: 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

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jun. 14, 2012

Tooth decay is not trivial. It's a worldwide epidemic, one of the most common of all diseases — second only to the common cold. It affects more than one fourth Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Feb. 11, 2015

For a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, it takes a lifetime of personal and professional care. Starting your child’s daily hygiene with the first tooth eruption is a must; Read more

Author: Parker Dentistry updated: Jan. 30, 2012

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), community water fluoridation has been a safe and healthy way to prevent tooth decay effectively for over 65 years now. Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 12, 2016

Did you know that there is a direct link between having periodontal disease and other major health complications? Periodontal diseases are infections of the structures, such as the gums, around Read more