A straight smile is more than just a boost for your confidence—it’s an investment in your overall health. At Parker & Pennington Dentistry in Jacksonville, FL, we’re passionate about helping our patients discover the benefits of straight teeth for their health and well-being. With options like Invisalign®, we make it easy and comfortable to get a smile you’re proud of without the hassle of metal braces.
As many of our patients prepare for Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season, November is also a time to recognize TMJ Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) and TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder). The temporomandibular joint is the ball-and-socket joint that connects the lower jaw to the base of the skull. You can feel this joint by placing your fingers in front of your earlobes and opening your mouth. TMJ and TMD are often used interchangeably, even though TMD specifically refers to disorders of the temporomandibular joint.
At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, we are passionate about helping our patients restore and improve their oral health. We know it can be frustrating if you or a loved one is dealing with severe dental issues or missing teeth. We offer several restorative dental treatments to help improve your teeth and smile. One tooth replacement option we provide is dental implants. If you are unfamiliar, a dental implant is used when the entire tooth structure, including the root, needs to be replaced. The process involves implanting a titanium post into the jawbone to replace the tooth root. The procedure is completed when a replacement tooth, such as a dental crown, is fitted.
At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, we are passionate about helping create beautiful and natural-looking smiles for our patients. We regularly see patients who don’t have the same smile they did in the past. Patients often feel disheartened and self-conscious when they have problems with their oral health. Our goal is to help restore our patients’ teeth and smiles to something that improves their quality of life.
At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, we are passionate about helping our patients achieve lasting oral health. This is why we frequently remind them about the importance of receiving routine oral hygiene examinations and cleanings as recommended by our team. We recommend that most of our patients visit our office for an examination every four to six months, depending on their needs and their oral health. Aside from cleaning teeth, during these visits, we look for issues such as tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer.
We love seeing our patients each time they come to our office. In addition to hearing about what has been happening in their personal lives, we are also interested in any medical changes since their last visit. Each time you come to our office, it is necessary to share everything you can about your medical history, including any recent diagnosis, procedure, or medication. You may be surprised to learn that this information can change how we treat oral health. Many medications, prescription as well as over-the-counter, benefit your overall health but can also cause problems with your oral health.
