Most men and women have been warned about the physical effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. We know that we shouldn’t try to relieve stress with overeating, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, or compulsive spending. (Even though…
Dental Health
Creating Beautiful Smiles At The Parkway Dentist
I am glad you found our blog! I’m Justin Cook, DDS, of The Parkway Dentist, a full-service dental practice in Fort Worth. I am a proud member of none. My profession is dentistry, but my passion is providing superior and affordable Fort Worth dental care for my patients. I began serving Texas residents in the…
Do Whitestrips Work?
If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at your Fort Worth grocery store, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options in Fort Worth were whitening toothpaste and Crest Whitestrips. Now there is a wide variety of products at every…
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Our teeth work hard and are constantly under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Tragically, enamel erosion is extremely widespread, though largely preventable. Enamel’s chief enemies are acidic foods and beverages. Other factors that can weaken enamel or wear it away are some…
6 Ways To Improve Your Smile
Who would say no to a prettier smile? I am guessing no one, and now with all of the amazing cosmetic dentistry procedures available from Fort Worth area cosmetic dentists, most men and women can get the smile they want. Here is a quick look at some of the most popular treatments. 1. Teeth whitening…
Preventing Facial Injuries
Facial injuries occur all too often in the Fort Worth area. Benbrook Little Leaguers get hit by inside pitches, Saginaw construction workers suffer falls and other accidents at the worksite, and Texas motorists sustain injuries in harmful collisions every single day. Accidents at home can also result in serious injury to the face. Serious facial…
Just Like Natural Teeth (Naturally Perfect Teeth, That Is!)
Hello, friends and neighbors in the Fort Worth area! Have you been searching for the right dentist to fix your crooked, stained, or chipped teeth? The team at The Parkway Dentist wants to end your search! We specialize in porcelain veneers, which are a terrific, minimally-invasive answer for cracked, stained, or chipped teeth. Porcelain veneers…
How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile
What is Tooth Grinding? Tooth grinding (or bruxism in doctor-speak) is a common behavior among men and women of all ages. It is when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw or rubs their teeth together. Tooth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect kids and adults. Some men and women grind…
Questions To Ask Your Dentist
Your smile is important to you, and it’s important to us too, at The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, since it’s our job to help keep it clean and healthy. We encourage all our patients, from newcomers to those who have been with us for years, to bring questions about their smiles to each and…
Treat Oral Infections Early to Prevent Serious Health Consequences
There has been a lot of talk about viral infections lately. In this post from The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, we focus on oral infections. There are many causes of oral infections. In children, they are usually caused by tooth decay. The teeth become sensitive to cold beverages. A tooth develops a dull ache.…
