Author

Donna Parks

Donna Parks, RDH, is an oral health writer on the editorial team at Biology Insights. She worked for 10 years as a dental assistant before earning her associate degree in dental hygiene from Mesa Community College. Parks later delivered preventive care in a busy family practice in Denton, Texas, where she still treats patients one day a week.

Feels Like Something Is Stuck in My Teeth but Nothing Is There
Why Is My Tooth Loose and Hurts? Causes and What to Do
Why Do My Teeth Hurt Before My Period?
How to Smooth a Rough Tooth at Home Safely
What to Do if an Abscess Bursts in Your Mouth
Why Does My Tooth Feel Dry? Causes and Solutions
What to Do If Your Tooth Is Loose but Won’t Come Out
How to Cure a Tooth Infection: What Actually Works
Can Upper Tooth Pain Radiate to Lower Teeth?
My Tooth Hurts but the Dentist Says Nothing Is Wrong
How to Prevent a Cavity From Getting Worse Until Your Dentist
What to Do About a Tooth Growing in Upper Gums
Gum Pain When Sick: Why It Happens and What to Do
How to Get Rid of a Gum Abscess: Treatment Options
Can You Die From Tooth Pain? How It Becomes Life-Threatening
How to Use Baking Soda for Swollen Gums
Can You Have Tooth Pain Without Infection?
Is a Tooth Abscess Dangerous? Risks and Warning Signs
Is it dangerous to pull an infected tooth?
At What Point Can a Tooth Not Be Saved?
Why Do My Other Teeth Hurt After Tooth Extraction?
Can a Dentist Tell If You Give Oral Sex?
How to Get Rid of a Tooth Infection: What Actually Works
Why Do My Teeth Hurt When I Work Out?
What Happens If a Dentist Hits a Nerve?
What Does a Tooth Infection Taste Like?
Pain in Between Teeth When Flossing: What It Means
Is It Safe to Pop an Abscess in Your Mouth?
How to Use Dental Wax for a Broken Tooth
My Tongue Is Still Numb After Dental Work