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…
General Dentistry
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…
Our Top Priority At The Parkway Dentist
At The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, our passion is helping each of our patients achieve and maintain a healthy and beautiful smile. At every checkup, we examine you for any signs of gum disease. In its mildest form, gum disease is known as gingivitis and is easily treated. Stepping up your dental care routine…
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…
3 Tips To Make Brushing Count
At The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, one of the most important things we do is provide information to our patients. We anwer a lot of questions in the course of an ordinary day. One of the most common is, “Am I brushing my teeth correctly?” We break it down to three easy steps: 1…
Why a Water Flosser Might be a Good Idea
Water flossers have been around for more than fifty years. During that time there have been at least that many studies on their effectiveness. At The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth we present what is known about water flossers, and whether they’re any better than string dental floss in preventing tooth decay, gum disease, and…
