Dental Blog

Dec152022

Which Tooth Replacement Option Is Best For You?

At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, we believe that each patient deserves teeth that are fully functional. Patients who have experienced tooth loss or deal with recurring decay often struggle with their daily lives. It can be difficult to eat, and food choices are often limited. We encourage patients to replace their missing teeth or damaged teeth as soon as possible. We work with our patients to create a treatment plan that will not only restore their oral health, but will last for years. When meeting with our patients, we look at many factors when recommending a treatment plan.

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Nov152022

Does My Breath Smell? Reasons You May Frequently Need A Breath Mint

Do you find yourself constantly reaching for mint gum or a breath mint because you are concerned about how your breath smells? Or do you find yourself moving away from others when you speak because of your breath? We all experience bad breath from time to time, especially after eating and drinking certain foods. For many of us, the odor disappears as soon as we brush our teeth. Others experience frequent issues with bad breath, which is an indication of a problem with their oral health.

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Oct152022

A Touching Story From A Patient Like You

At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, our goal is to help restore a quality life for our patients. Due to our reputation, we often see patients who have been struggling with their oral health for years and feel hopeless. Nothing pleases us more than being able to restore a patient’s teeth, smile, and bite. We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with one of our patients, Helen. We hope you will take a listen to her touching story and how we were able to help someone who has had dentures since she was 12 years old, and now she has a perfect smile. Click here to see Helen and hear her story.

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Sep152022

What Causes Sensitive Teeth?

Did you avoid eating ice cream this past summer because it causes issues with tooth sensitivity? While an occasional issue with sensitivity is nothing to be concerned about, If you find yourself avoiding certain hot and cold foods because it bothers your teeth frequently, it can be cause for concern.

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Aug152022

Replace Missing Teeth

Are you missing teeth, or have you learned you need to choose a tooth replacement option and are struggling to make a choice? At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, we want you to know that your long-term health will always be your best investment. We see many patients who have experienced issues with their teeth for years and have postponed or delayed properly caring for their oral health. We have patients who ask if we recommend a tooth be replaced, especially if it is in the back of the mouth or it is an older patient. Our response is always the same — your teeth, no matter which ones, should always be replaced.

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Jul152022

Improve Your Smile Today

Would you love to make changes or improvements to your smile but have been hesitant to share your feelings with us? At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, we treat our patients like family and want to create a solution to any dental issue that is bothering you. You deserve a smile that makes you feel confident and that you love to show off to others. Oftentimes, patients don’t express their feelings and desires because they assume they will need an in-depth or expensive treatment. For our patients with healthy teeth, many times a simple treatment can lead to big changes with your smile. We offer a number of cosmetic dentistry treatments that combine art and science and will work with you to create a plan for your smile.

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