This time of year, you see shelves full of Halloween candy everywhere you go. Candy is as much a part of the holiday as costumes or grinning Jack-o-lanterns, especially for kids. At the same time, you know from your Kansas…
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…
Schools around Kansas City started summer break a few weeks ago, and the official start of summer is right around the corner. For parents with active kids, this means a season full of sports, camps, family vacations, and plenty of…
Many public schools around the greater Kansas City area will be letting out for summer break soon if they haven’t already. The kids have been cooped up in school, and they’re eager to get out and do something new. That’s…
Believe it or not, spring has already sprung. The grass is green, the daffodils and tulips are in bloom, and everything is looking bright and beautiful for wedding season here in the greater Kansas City, MO area. No one will…
For many of us, March is a time of fresh starts as we transition from winter to spring. It’s also the month in which we recognize World Oral Health Day, which takes place on Friday, March 20. World Oral Health…
Love is in the air this month, so why not show your smile a little extra love too? We all know the best ways to take care of our smiles include brushing and flossing every day, making regular visits to…
With the holiday season here, we’re all working extra hard to stay on Santa’s “Nice” list. But did you know that your Kansas City family dentist has our very own “Naughty” list? Yep! It’s a list of holiday habits that…
Is flossing really necessary? It’s a question we get a lot here at Blacker Family Dental in Kansas City. The answer is an emphatic YES! While brushing your teeth at least twice a day is absolutely essential, that alone isn’t…
Did you know that October is National Dental Hygiene Month? It’s as good a time as any to think about your dental health, a subject that you should be cognizant about all year round. While you can do a lot…