Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth. Gum tissue has an important job. It protects the roots of your teeth and provides a barrier…
Family dentistry
Floss Pick Facts
At The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, we urge all our patients to keep their teeth as clean as possible. But we know a lot of them want convenience. That’s why so many use floss picks instead of conventional dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle that is pointed…
Super Smiles For Life
Teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and good dental health begins with regular checkups at The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth. We recommend a child’s first dental visit when as soon as the first tooth comes in, or by the first birthday. An early check is the first step in preventing troubles and setting…
Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful
At The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, we remind our patients that good dental health is the result of two main components: what we can do in our office and what you can do at home. We recommend regular cleanings and checkups here at the office: on average, every six months. Your teeth get a thorough…
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it’s a treatable condition at The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth. Keeping your gums healthy is essential for your overall health, but if you need yet another reason to keep them healthy, we’ve got a doozy. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that…
Do Kids Get Periodontal Disease?
Most parents are concerned about their children getting cavities, and rightly so. We treat tooth decay in children at The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, and it’s a serious and widespread disease. What about kids’ gum disease? Are little ones at risk for an oral ailment that is common in the adult population? Short answer:…
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…
Stick Out Your Tongue!
Dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth and gums. These conditions can affect the tongue. This post from The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth reviews the tongue. Have you ever considered all the things your tongue can do? It helps us talk, perceive the texture and flavor of food, chew, and swallow. This strong…
Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene
In this blog post from the Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, we want to deliver some simple tips to help you maintain excellent dental health. 1.Do… remember you are just clearing the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the appropriate angle can gently clean it away. Once plaque has progressed into tartar,…
Dental Confidence Or Caution
Categories: Dental Health, Family dentistry
Whether you are one of those who goes willingly to the dentist or are hesitant about getting work done, the team at The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth wants you to make and keep regular appointments for cleanings and checkups. Regular dental appointments are important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy. For…
