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Mall Whitening: Why You Shouldn’t A shopping mall is a great place to get lots of errands done in one trip. Department stores, clothing boutiques, specialty shops? So many tempting options all in one place. But teeth whitening? Maybe not. Dental office whitening provides you with the whitest possible teeth in the safest possible manner. […]
Dental Tips for Your Summer Vacation Summer’s here, and it’s time to enjoy a well-deserved break! But even though school’s out, please take a few minutes to learn some tips from the doctor to keep your teeth and mouth healthy for a summer of great smiles. When you are active in warm weather, you need […]
The Connection Between Your Mouth and Your Heart At Parkway Mall Dental Office, we know your dental health is closely connected to your overall health. We also know that the mouth can oftentimes be the first place to show signs of other bodily health issues. Studies have shown possible links between periodontal (gum) disease and […]
The Importance of Regular Dental Checkups When was the last time you paid the doctor a visit? If you’re like many people, chances are it was more than six months ago. We hear the reasons why people neglect regular dental visits all the time: lack of money or quality dental insurance, busy schedules, and fear. […]
Considerations When Picking the Right Mouthwash A solid oral health routine begins with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Without a consistent oral health regimen, you may begin to experience tooth decay and bacterial infections. Few patients ask the doctor about different mouthwash options, so we’ve put together a list of the conditions that mouthwashes can […]
Ouch! Are You Biting Your Cheeks More Often? You’re biting into something delicious, and, Ouch! You bite into something you didn’t mean to—the inside of your tender cheek. Painful moments like this happen every now and again. But if you find that more frequent cheek biting means that you’re extra-cautious when eating or speaking, if […]
Common Causes of Gum Disease Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important. Since it’s often painless, gum disease may go unnoticed and can progress when left untreated. Understanding the causes of gum disease will give […]
Best Tips to Make Your Teeth Look Whiter Your teeth were once naturally white and bright. Wouldn’t it be great to keep them that way all of your life? Unfortunately, everyday living can dim our smiles. Food, coffee, some juices, and soft drinks can stain your teeth. Poor brushing and flossing can also leave tooth […]
Women’s Medications and Dry Mouth Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth control pills, antidepressants, and cancer treatments is dry mouth. The technical term for dry mouth is xerostomia. Xerostomia can lead […]
Five Clues That It’s Time to Replace Your Toothbrush Your dashboard lights up when you need an oil change. Your smoke detector beeps when you need to switch out the batteries. But when it’s time to replace your toothbrush, you’re on your own. Luckily, there are several not-too-subtle clues that you should be shopping for […]
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