Parkview Dental

Do you snore? Snoring is no laughing matter!  It may be more than just an annoying habit, it may be a sign of sleep breathing disorders.  Just about everyone snores occasionally.  Even a baby or a pet may snore!  But snoring can affect the quantity and quality of your sleep.  Poor sleep can lead to daytime fatigue, irritability, poor behavior, trouble with relationships and increased health problems.  If snoring is loud that your bed partner … [Read more...] about Are You Always Tired?

If you suffer from bouts of loud snoring, a regularly sore or dry throat upon waking, or are sometimes startled awake by a choking or gasping sensation, you may have a potentially life-threatening condition called sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? It's possible you've already heard about sleep apnea, and perhaps you even recognize you have some of the symptoms. Ignoring these early warning signs, however, is a mistake. Some of the complications … [Read more...] about Do You Snore?

As much as we like to see you at our office, we know that we're just one part of the equation when it comes to your dental hygiene. That's why we're big believers in giving you the tools you'll need in between your visits. One of the tools we wholeheartedly support is the Philips Sonicare: a toothbrush that can eliminate up to seven times more plaque in a two-minute session than your regular one. The secret behind its success is the three … [Read more...] about Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush

Want a quick and easy way to put some radiance back into your smile? Parkview Dental may have just the ticket! Our take-home whitening kits give you the professional results you want in the comfort of your own home. A take-home whitening kit includes 10 preloaded trays with a 15% bleaching solution for just $65.00.  The result? A bright, beautiful smile that can make you look years younger and give you a confidence boost each time you look in … [Read more...] about At Home Whitening

We all know drinking copious amounts of water is good for one’s health. And, boy howdy, when you’re feeling parched, there’s nothing better than a tall drink of ice-cold water to dampen that dry mouth of yours. But what do you do when you find yourself drinking far more than the recommended amount, and are still feeling as though your mouth is as dry as a desert? There are numerous reasons you could be suffering from dry mouth, ranging from the … [Read more...] about Five Reasons Why You May Have a Dry Mouth

You know the stories … Full of verve and hyperbole … they're the stories of adversity and challenge our relatives just love to tell. There's Grandpa Joe, who walked two miles to school each day … barefoot, and in the snow. There's Uncle Sal, who brought in that fish so big they even needed the captain and his mates to help reel it in. And then there's Aunt Vera's root canal. Ouch. That one doesn't even have a story, really … it's just an … [Read more...] about Why a Root Canal Isn’t as Terrifying as You Think