This post is entitled ‘Oral Health For Fort Worth Diabetics.’ Many people with diabetes have dental problems, and are at higher risk for gum disease and tooth loss. But these are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Fort Worth diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact,…
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Fort Worth Mouths And Stomatitis
Ouch! The mouth is a bad place for injuries, sores, or inflammation. Even the smallest irritation in the mouth can cause serious discomfort in the dental health of our Fort Worth patients. These non-specific irritations in the mouth have a name. They are called stomatitis. A good general definition for stomatitis is the inflammation of…
You Have Nothing To Lose Except Loose Dentures
Today’s dental technology has solved the trouble of loose-fitting dentures with a terrific tooth replacement option, available from The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth. Instead of relying on your tongue, a weak suction, and some dental adhesive to keep false teeth in place, dental implant posts can anchor full or partial dentures. The dentures are…
Keeping You Comfortable
At The Parkway Dentist, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are talking about more physical comfort here. Here are four ways we are passionate about your peace of mind at The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth: 1. We don’t judge you.…
Are Dental Veneers Reversible?
When men and women seek cosmetic dentistry to improve their smile, porcelain veneers from The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth are a popular option. Unlike a crown that completely covers the tooth, a veneer is a super thin layer of a very tough porcelain, composite bonding, or ceramic. When bonded to a tooth, the veneer…
Oral Cancer: Screenings Makes A Big Difference
When it comes to oral cancer survival rates, two numbers are key: 40% and 90%. 40% of individuals who receive a late-stage diagnosis die within five years. However, the survival rate for early stage diagnosis is 90%. Oral Cavity and Oropharynx—Mouth and Throat Cancers that originate in the mouth (or oral cavity) are labeled oral…
Help For Nervous Patients
Picture the following scenario: You are stretched out in a chair at the dentist’s office as a dental assistant clips a paper bib around your neck. Someone switches on a bright overhead light and you see latex-gloved hands moving toward your open mouth. You close your eyes. Does this make you anxious? If so, you may…
What Can The Parkway Dentist Do For You?
Hello, and welcome to The Parkway Dentist blog. Our team of Fort Worth dentists work hard to keep the teeth and gums of each of our patients healthy. Teeth may seem like bone, but they are actually living structures. Inside that hard exterior is complex system of tissue. And the teeth themselves are anchored to…
The Parkway Dentist Dental Miracles
Cosmetic Dentistry from The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth can not only improve the appearance of your smile, it can improve the health of your teeth and make your face more pleasing and younger-looking. In addition, it can help with TMJ issues, and it definitely improves your self-esteem! What’s more, cosmetic dentistry is surprisingly fast and…
Call Teeth What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy!
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. Here in Fort Worth, we have a lot of fun ways to refer to our teeth. And while you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-established dental health routine. Making time in your busy day to brush and floss is a habit…
