In this post from The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, we’re reviewing the water flosser, also known as interdental cleaner, interdental irrigator, or water jet. A water irrigation device oscillates a stream of water through a small tube to shoot out particles of food and plaque from around and between teeth. Numerous studies over the…
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Look As Young As You Feel By Replacing Missing Teeth
A wise person once said that everyone wants a long life, but no one wants to get old. Yet it happens. Maturity may bring certain rewards, but it can also bring challenges, such as missing teeth. At The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, we restore missing teeth with dental implants. Dental Implants Are The Restoration…
Two Hints For When You’re Too Tired To Brush
Too tired to touch a toothbrush? We’ve all been there. At The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, we have two fabulously quick ideas to overcome your exhaustion and pick up your toothbrush. Idea #1 Drag Tongue Along Teeth As you lie there in bed after a long hard day and realize you forgot to brush, drag…
The Parkway Dentist Takes Care Of Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities
Sometimes our patients at The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth get a couple of dental terms mixed up. We’re using this blog post to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth – a sticky layer of bacteria. You can remove it with daily brushing and flossing. If it…
6 Easy Ways To Eat Like A Dentist
In this article from The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, we are talking about nutrition. There is nothing that impacts your smile as much as your eating habits. Develop good eating practices and your dentist will smile down on you too. 1. Rinse after eating Rinse your mouth with a sip of water or brush your…
Why Is Dry Mouth Risky For Your Teeth?
In this post from The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, we’re going to talk about dry mouth, an unpleasant condition that can have a negative impact on your dental health. Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common problem, especially among older adults. However, people of all ages experience dry mouth…
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
If you feel tooth sensitivity when you sip coffee or bite into ice cream, or cringe when you brush or floss, The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth is here for you. Millions of Americans cope with sensitive teeth. Problems with hot and cold foods and drinks are one of the most common complaints. Tactile issues…
Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
If you have missing spaces in your smile due to one or more missing teeth, there is hope. Dental implants from The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth can give you back your smile. At least three million Americans have replaced a missing tooth with dental implants, and that number grows each year. A dental implant is…
Replace A Missing Tooth With A Durable Dental Implant
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
Dental implants from The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth are an ideal option for anyone who has lost one or more of their teeth, whether from injury, gum disease, or some other reason. A dental implant is a titanium post that is permanently placed in the jaw, where it fuses with the bone. Implants can…
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
This post from The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth focuses on a very serious matter—oral (oropharyngeal) cancers. The medical community distinguishes oral cancers as a subset of head and neck cancers. They can arise in the following locations: The tongue The roof of the mouth and under the tongue The inside of the cheeks The oropharynx…
