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General Dentistry

Stress And The Effect On Oral Health

At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, we truly care about your oral and overall health. There is one issue that can negatively impact your oral and overall health — stress. Whether it is caused by your career or life circumstances, stress can lead to serious health issues. Stress can also cause problems with your oral health and lead to dental treatments in the future.

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Dental Implants

3 Common Questions And Answers About Dental Implants

At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, we want to help our patients who need tooth replacement choose the best option for their needs and lifestyle. For some of our patients, dental implants are an excellent choice. If you are unfamiliar, dental implants provide a permanent base for replacement teeth. Over time, the prosthesis fuses with the jawbone to create a permanent and lasting solution. Patients love dental implants because they not only restore the function of the teeth, but they are also aesthetically pleasing and blend in beautifully with the natural teeth. We wanted to answer some of the most common questions that we often get about dental implants.

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Cosmetic Dentistry

Why Choose Porcelain Veneers?

Your smile is typically the first thing that someone notices about you. If you are self-conscious about your teeth, you may not smile as often as you should. There are a number of cosmetic dentistry options that can help improve your smile, but there is one in particular that can provide the results you may be after — veneers. This treatment is often referred to as the “movie star treatment.” Veneers have earned this nickname because many actors and celebrities have received this treatment to improve their smiles. The telltale sign someone has veneers is a perfectly uniform smile that is bright white.

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Cosmetic Dentistry

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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General Dentistry

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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Parker & Pennington Dentistry

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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