Everyday problems cause some individuals to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. Daily commuting, work problems, or an overpacked schedule are some frequent culprits. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can trigger or aggravate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym for temporomandibular…
Restorative dentistry
Re-Contour Your Teeth

If your crooked, discolored teeth keep you from smiling and you feel like there is nothing you can do about it, please give me a call! My name is Dr. Cook and my comprehensive staff and I have been giving the people of Fort Worth something to smile about since 1973. If you are disappointed…
Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers

We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health risks. At The Parkway Dentist, too often, we treat decay and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their kids out on the playing field with a mouthguard but fail to shield themselves when they participate in activities…
Urgent Dental Care Isn’t as Scary as You Think

Many Fort Worth residents will experience at least one tooth emergency in their life. You could crack a tooth, accidentally dislodge a crown, experience sudden pain caused by an abscess, or break a wire on your braces. In the case of a dental emergency, it is critical to see your Fort Worth dentist as soon as…
Captivate Audiences Once Again

Remember when being a toothless five-year-old dazzled friends and family? When a lisp was considered cute and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. Toothless smiles are embarrassing and lisps can make you self-conscious. At The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, we can help change that. Your days of enticing delighted looks and commanding a conversation…
5 Ways To Restore A Tooth

Most of us are going to need to restore one or more of our teeth at some point in our lives. At The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, there is more than one way to fix a tooth, and in this post we’ll look at some commonly-used restoration procedures. 1. Dental Bonding Bonding, formally called…