Parker Dental & Orthodontics Blog

As parents, you always want your children to have and experience the best—no matter what it is. This should account for their dental care as well! Parker Dental & Orthodontics understands the concept of wanting great dental care for your family and we’re more than happy to do that for the people you care about—especially your little ones.

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Teeth and gums are critical to our quality of lives. When they’re healthy, they can help us chew our food and speak clearly. If we take care of them properly, they can even give us a beautiful smile.

But what happens if we don’t take care of them? Your University dentist believes that the best way patients can understand why it’s so important to care for teeth is to understand the anatomy of teeth and gums. This way, patients can see for themselves how every part of our smile is important to our oral and overall health.

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Summer is mostly about having fun and making memories with loved ones. One thing that can really ruin a summer break is excruciating mouth pain from wisdom teeth erupting. Why suffer from that discomfort and put yourself at risk of potentially developing health risks when you could explore the possibility of having them removed? Parker Dental & Orthodontics has the professionals and resources you need to comfortably eliminate the nagging dental pain your back teeth can cause.  Your general and family dentist can perform painless and ultimately helpful wisdom teeth extractions to benefit your overall health. If you’re thinking about it, you may have a few questions.

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When you think of chronic diseases, you probably think of a systematic health issue like diabetes or heart disease. Did you know that periodontal (gum) disease is one of the most common diseases on the planet? Although it may be comforting in a sense to know that you’re not the only one that has this issue, it’s important to understand that this condition is manageable and should be addressed as early on as possible. Your West Mobile dentist along with the rest of our dental team at Parker Dental & Orthodontics want our patients to understand the stages of gum disease and how we can help treat them.

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Root Canal—two small words that can make any adult feel weak in the knees. But you should know there’s no reason to cringe at the thought of this procedure. Our dentists at Parker Dental & Orthodontics believe in making each dental appointment as pleasant and painless as possible. The only reason your Hurley dentist would recommend a root canal is to save your natural teeth. Your dentist will work with you to develop the best plan to help you do just that. Let’s look at what root canal therapy really is, how to know if you need it, and the process to give you a better understanding.

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If you’ve been seeing burgundy and white ribbons around more often, it’s because dentists and citizens alike are trying to spread awareness of a very stark reality: oral cancer. Approximately 49,750 patients will be diagnosed with oral cancer, causing about 9, 750 deaths. That’s roughly 1 death per hour, 24 hours a day! April is National Oral Cancer Awareness and it’s important that patients know how to prevent themselves and their loved ones from it. Your dentist in Hurley is here to inform you about high-risk factors, symptoms, and how we can work together to prevent your family from ever suffering from this daunting diagnosis.

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You wear your seatbelt. You exercise four times a week. You eat nutritious foods. Why? Because you know that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to your health. And, to prevent immediate injury and serious long-term medical conditions, mouthguards are an essential piece of protecting your smile and your overall health. In this article, Parker Dental & Orthodontics, your dentist in West Mobile, explains National Facial Protection Month and why these dental devices are a key part of your well-being, especially if you’re an athlete or involved in contact sports.

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Have you ever had a throbbing toothache or suffered a serious oral injury? If you have, you know you need the right help quickly. Get informed and well-cared for by placing your oral health in the hands of your emergency dentist on University Boulevard, Dr. Parker, Dr. Redditt or Dr. Reardon. Whatever the situation, you and your family will receive immediate and compassionate care from the dedicated team at Parker Dental & Orthodontics.

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Learn more about the risks associated with gum disease