When you head back to school, you want to make a good impression, and one quick way to make a bad impression is bad breath. However, you leave for school in the morning—whether you’re headed to elementary school or to…
From road trips to pool days, from cookouts to sporting events, summer is full of snacking opportunities. In fact, sometimes they drive right up to your door in the form of the ice cream truck. As you may already have…
It’s August, and you know what that means. It’s back-to-school time for kids of all ages (and college students as well) here in the Kansas City area! We hope your kids’ summer break was epic and memorable. As they head…
It’s National Smile Month! Your Kansas City family dentist wants to help you celebrate with some smart strategies that will protect and enhance your beautiful smile all summer long! From oral care habits for warm weather to easy upgrades to…
If you’ve noticed that your teeth feel more sensitive than usual, you’re not alone. It’s a fairly common complaint, especially during the winter months, when cold air can make tooth sensitivity worse. However, cold weather isn’t the only culprit that…
Many of us tend to eat more when the weather turns cold, and it’s not only because the holidays are filled with tempting delicacies. Being cold causes us to burn more calories simply to stay warm, and this means that…
Halloween is just around the corner! For many families in Kansas City, that means costumes, pumpkins, and plenty of candy to be gathered from the neighbors or your favorite trunk-or-treat event. For kids, the holiday can be a load of…
As the saying goes, we all scream for ice cream. Most of us love this sweet treat, especially on a hot summer day. Unfortunately, ice cream has some of us screaming for a different reason—ice cream headaches. While everyone has…
Winter has officially arrived in Kansas City, and temperatures have dropped well below freezing. While we’ve had some snow lately, we’ve also experienced that familiar “dry chill” that affects not just the air but also our oral health. Many of…
Jaw pain. At one time or another, we’ve all experienced it, and it’s never pleasant. While jaw pain isn’t always an indication that you need to go straight to your Kansas City family dentist’s office, it can be an indication…