Is This Bad Habit Harming Your Oral Health?

General Dentistry, Parker & Pennington Dentistry, Patient Information

Do you wake up in the morning and feel discomfort in your jaw and are having a hard time figuring out what could be the problem? If so, you may be suffering from problems related to a condition known as bruxism. Bruxism is the term used to describe a condition where a patient repeatedly clenches and grinds their teeth unconsciously. If not treated in a timely fashion, bruxism can lead to serious oral health complications and the need for additional treatments. One of the biggest problems with this condition is that patients are often unaware of it until they are diagnosed by a dentist because bruxism commonly occurs during sleep.

Medication And The Effect On Oral Health

General Dentistry, Parker & Pennington Dentistry, Patient Information

At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, we know we have a number of patients who take medication daily as a way to treat and prevent health problems. You may be surprised to learn that many medications that help your overall health can cause problems with your oral health. We want to share some of the common side effects and tips to help your oral health:

Hear From Patients Like You – Digital Dentures Testimonial

Dental Technology, Dentures, Parker & Pennington Dentistry

At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, we strive to restore the function and appearance of our patients’ teeth. We often see patients who have been experiencing tooth loss and difficulty with dental hardware for years. They are frustrated with the regular complications and the negative impact their teeth have had on their overall quality of life. We have seen patients who refuse to smile or show their teeth, while others are struggling to eat properly. We recently had the pleasure of working with a patient who was in need of treatment and we decided on digital dentures. Click here to watch the video of her reaction the first time she saw her new smile.

Try These Relaxation Tips Before Your Next Appointment

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Do you feel nervous or uneasy before you visit our office? If so, you are not alone. There are many people who experience some form of nerves or anxiety before they visit the dentist. We never want your feelings to keep you from getting the dental care you need and deserve. Delaying dental care can lead to serious oral health issues, which in turn leads to more time in our office. We want to offer some tips to help you relax before your next visit:

Learn About A New Digital Dentistry Technique and How It Will Change Your Care

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At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, we are always looking for ways to improve the level and quality of care we offer our patients. We attend continuing education events when possible and are always looking for ways to upgrade the dental technology we have in our office. Advancements in dental technology over the years have truly changed the treatments we are able to provide our patients. Our goal is always to restore the function and aesthetics of our patients’ teeth, for results that they are proud to show off and also help them live a better quality of life.

The Importance Of Routine Dental Care

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At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, we stress the importance of routine dental care. We encourage every patient to visit us for a hygiene examination and cleaning a minimum of every six months. Some patients who are receiving certain treatments or being monitored may be required to visit more often than six months. With the start of the new year, now is the perfect time to reflect on your last hygiene appointment. If it has been longer than six months since we have seen you, it is time for a visit! We also encourage you to think about the goals you have for your oral health during the next year. Are there any treatments or problems in the mouth you would like to treat?

We Believe in Long-Term Relationships

Community, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Parker & Pennington Dentistry

Are you looking for a dental home where you are more than a number and feel like you are truly cared about? At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, we treat our patients like family. Our goal is to help our patients feel more comfortable in our office so we can help them get the care they desperately need. We often meet new patients who have been referred by our longtime patients. We love that our patients are so thrilled with the level of care they receive that they speak about us to their family and friends.

Parker & Pennington Dentistry Provides A Different Experience With Dentures

Dentures, Parker & Pennington Dentistry

At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, we want to help improve the lives of our patients. We are passionate about providing revolutionary treatments and won’t settle for less than the best. The dentures we provide for our patients are unlike any others. We continue working with the lab until the dentures are perfect. We recently had the opportunity to speak with one of our patients who received dentures not long ago. Click here to watch her story and hear how her life has changed for the better.

Learn More About How Digital Dentures Can Change Your Life

Dentures, Parker & Pennington Dentistry

At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, we are always looking for solutions to common problems our patients experience. One common problem we see from many of our patients who wear dentures is broken or misplaced hardware. When dentures are broken or misplaced, it can be a considerable amount of time before they can be replaced. You need an appointment, and then your dentures have to be recreated in the lab. This is a long amount of time to be without dentures, making it extremely difficult to eat, and can leave many people self-conscious about their appearance. We have created a solution to this problem — digital dentures.

Dental Care For Every Age

Parker & Pennington Dentistry

At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, our patients of every age are our top priority. We often have older patients visit us with problems or concerns with their smiles, and many frequently have concerns about improving their smiles due to their age. In fact, it upsets us when we have patients who try to turn down a treatment because of their age. We whole-heartedly believe that each and every patient, no matter their age, deserves to have a functioning, aesthetically pleasing smile that they can be proud to show off.