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Learn About the Three Main Types of Sleep Apnea
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 02, 2024
It is estimated that nearly 18 million Americans or 1 in every 15 people suffer from sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea is a serious and chronic health condition that is also progressive,
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Category: Health and Wellness,  Sleep Apnea
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Halloween 2021: How Much Sugar Is Too Much for Your Kids?
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Jun. 02, 2024
As a family dentist in Hollywood, Florida, it is only natural that Halloween stirs up some sugary nightmares for us! I mean, it’s hard not to cringe knowing that 600
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Category: Health and Wellness
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5 Easy-to-make Family Dentist-approved Thanksgiving Desserts
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Jun. 02, 2024
We are a family dentist that loves food and family traditions! So, obviously, Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays. We are also a health-conscious bunch, though, and it’s no secret
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Category: Health and Wellness
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Everything You Need to Know About Invisalign
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Jun. 02, 2024
Malocclusion (literally translating to “bad bite”) is a modern epidemic. Approximately a fifth of the US population has some degree of malocclusion, and 50 to 70% of US children will
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Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
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Why Our Ancient Ancestors Didn’t Need Invisalign
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Jun. 02, 2024
The worldwide prevalence of malocclusion (defined as an irregularity concerning teeth alignment—or in other words, crooked teeth) is 56%, with America having the third-highest prevalence (53%) after Africa (81%) and
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Category: Oral Health,  Cosmetic Dentistry
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April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Jun. 02, 2024
Oral cancer includes cancers that occur in the mouth (tongue cancer, salivary gland cancer, mucosal soft tissues cancers), in the back of the mouth (in the tonsil region and base
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Category: Oral Health
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The Surprising Link Between Oral Health and Alzheimer’s Disease
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Jun. 02, 2024
There’s been a lot of buzz in the last decade about gut health and the gut microbiome, but you also have an oral microbiome (and skin microbiome), which is responsible
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Category: Oral Health
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Do You Grind Your Teeth? Your Cosmetic Dentist in Hollywood Has Solutions
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Jun. 02, 2024
Have you ever woken up with a stiff or sore jaw? Or, upon first waking up, are you regularly greeted with a throbbing headache? Do you get ringing in your
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Category: Mouth Care,  Oral Health,  Sleep Apnea
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Ask Parker Dentistry: Can Being Overweight Impact My Oral Health?
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Jun. 02, 2024
This week is National Healthy Weight Week, so we only felt it fitting to explore the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and oral health.As we know, poor oral hygiene
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Category: Mouth Care
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Ask a Dentist in Hollywood: What Do I Do If I Have a Toothache?
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Jun. 02, 2024
Happy National Toothache Day!
If you’ve ever had a toothache, you know it is not something to celebrate. But it’s also not something to ignore either. When your teeth hurt—whether it’s
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Category: Mouth Care,  Oral Health
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Ask a Family Dentist: How Can I Prevent My Child from Having Tooth Decay
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Jun. 02, 2024
Smile! It’s Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month!Tooth decay has become a significant epidemic among the youngest members of our families. Early childhood caries (ECC) is one of the most common
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Category: Oral Health
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22 Random Acts of Kindness
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Jun. 02, 2024
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”Happy Random Acts of Kindness Week! Now, this is a week worth celebrating!There is no such thing as too much kindness.
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Category: Health and Wellness
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Ask a Dentist in Hollywood: Should I Have Dental X-rays Taken? And Are They Safe?
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Jun. 02, 2024
Dental radiographs, or dental X-rays, are integral to a comprehensive and ongoing oral health plan. Along with brushing and flossing and regular professional teeth cleanings, X-rays are essential. While a
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Category: Dental Procedures
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A Smile Helps to Make the World a Better Place
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: May 31, 2024
It has been scientifically proven that smiling is one of the simplest and most impactful gestures that one can make. When we smile, it sends signals to our brain to
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Category: Health and Wellness
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Cosmetic Dentistry Can Help You Get The Smile You Want
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Mar. 03, 2022
Have you ever looked in the mirror and wished you could correct a few tooth-related issues? Cosmetic dentistry services offered in Hollywood, FL, by Dr. Blake Parker and Dr. Stephen
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Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
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What Are Same Day Crowns (CEREC)
Author:
Parker Dentistry
updated: Dec. 08, 2021
Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics (CEREC) is an exciting procedure that utilizes cutting-edge technology to repair or replace damaged or missing teeth. Dr. Stephen Parker and Dr. Blake Parker,
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Category: Dental Procedures