Keeping your family’s medical team in the loop on the medication and supplements you consume is more important than you might imagine. Some supplements, especially those that also act as natural blood thinners (like garlic and curcumin) can create serious complications during surgery and deep cleanings. In this article, we’ll fill you in on what can go wrong, some of the common herbs and drugs that cause problems, and some of the common questions … [Read more...] about Does Your Dentist Know What Herbs and Drugs You Take?
Home Teeth Whitening Remedies: What You Should Know
These days, it seems like whitening products are everywhere. It doesn’t take more than a trip to your local supermarket to encounter a dizzying variety of trays, gels, strips or toothpastes designed to take your teeth from their current state to one of fantastic luminescence. So what is a good consumer to make of it all, and should you trust all the home remedies we read about online and see on television? Here’s what you need to know when … [Read more...] about Home Teeth Whitening Remedies: What You Should Know
Want Whiter Teeth For The New Year?
Want whiter teeth for the New Year? We are excited to announce that Parkview Dental now offers the revolutionary tooth whitening system from Start Pure®. This simple treatment can take years off your appearance by making your teeth shades whiter. Start Pure® is the only product on the market to use the Super Violet™ LED technology, which provides the best results possible in the shortest amount of time. Research has shown that users of the … [Read more...] about Want Whiter Teeth For The New Year?
Happy Holidays
On behalf of our entire office, we want to wish you a joyous Holiday Season filled with health, love and laughter. We're proud to have you in our dental family, and hope to see your smile for many years to come. … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays
Are Your Brushing Habits Wearing Away Your Tooth Enamel?
Back’n’forth, back’n’forth – scrub, scrub, scrub! Get those teeth clean! Yes, get them clean … but, if your method of brushing more resembles a lumberjack sawing trees in half than it does a gentle cleansing of your teeth, you might be setting yourself up for a lifetime of sensitive teeth, bonding treatments and receding gums. Here's more detail on this and three more common mistakes people make while brushing: Brushing too frequently: Taking … [Read more...] about Are Your Brushing Habits Wearing Away Your Tooth Enamel?
Could The Paleo Diet Be Good For Your Teeth?
When it comes to diet trends, there are a few heavyweights that top the list, including the low-carb, low-fat, South Beach® and Atkins® diets. There are, however, a few others gaining speed, including vegan, slow-carb and Paleo. All of these diets have negatives and plusses, and generally speaking, most physicians advise patients to pursue a “balanced” approach … [Read more...] about Could The Paleo Diet Be Good For Your Teeth?
