Tips, news, and advice from the team at Parkwoods Dental.
When do children usually lose their baby teeth? Many parents have concerns about their children’s teeth not falling out on time. the doctor and our team are here to answer any questions parents may have about when children lose their teeth. Children have 20 primary teeth that come in around age three. By about age […]
My gums are shrinking! Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your teeth looked longer? Does it seem like your gums are shrinking? This condition is called recession—many adults have it. Let’s look at some of the causes and what you can do about it. During your exam at Parkwoods Dental Office, […]
Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain in the park! Hot weather has arrived, and water is something we’re more conscious of now than most other times of the year. Even so, […]
What to Look for when Choosing a Mouthwash Mouthwash is important for more than just keeping your breath fresh and smelling great. Combined with other forms of dental hygiene, it can help prevent plaque, cavities, gingivitis, and other gum diseases. But it may be difficult for you to choose the right mouthwash off the shelf. […]
Can Your Dentist Tell If You’re Left-Handed? Sherlock Holmes, that most famous of fictional detectives, observed clues, analyzed them, and used his powers of deduction to arrive at the solution to his cases. the doctor and our team are skilled in deduction as well! By examining your teeth and gums during your regular checkup, important […]
What are dental implants? Do you have a space where a tooth used to be? Were you born with a missing tooth? Are you getting ready for dentures? You may be a good candidate for a dental implant. Metal dental implants were invented in 1965. Technology continues to advance with millions of implants placed in […]
Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re not. No judgment here! What we can recommend wholeheartedly is finishing the season with a clean, sparkling smile. And we have some bright ideas for […]
The Truth about TMJ TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your the doctor and our team have told you that you have a TMJ disorder, what can we do to help? The […]
Smoking and Dental Implants Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to replace a missing tooth with an implant. While an implant will restore the appearance of your smile, you also know that there are many reasons that an implant will improve your health, too. A missing tooth causes structural problems as well as cosmetic ones. Remaining […]
Make Every Day Earth Day Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring attention and education to global environmental issues. Conserving our natural resources, reducing water and air pollution, and developing green technologies […]
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