While temperatures in the Kansas City area have been a little (or more than a little) on the chilly side so far this spring, they're bound to rise as we get closer to summer, and even lately we've had a…
This is the time of year when temperatures in Kansas City seem to fluctuate pretty wildly. The KC area is known for its unpredictable weather extremes, and during the spring and fall especially, it may be cold one day and…
February has been designated Gum Disease Awareness Month as part of a national effort to raise awareness about gum disease and the consequences when it is left untreated. Here at Blacker Family Dental in Kansas City, we like to believe…
It's the time of year when we start thinking about how to meet our New Year's resolutions. Some of the most popular resolutions involve getting in better shape, living a healthier life, spending less money, and traveling more. What many…
Sugar is a craving that almost all of us experience. We like sugar. It tastes good, and it gives our bodies a quick boost of energy. There's no shame in craving sugar. But take it from your dentist in Kansas…
While conventional wisdom may state that you need to take better care of your teeth as you age, here at your Kansas City family dentist, we believe that it's equally important to take good care of your teeth through every…
These days, the holiday season pretty much begins in October. Don't believe us? Just go to any of the stores and keep an eye out for Thanksgiving and even Christmas decorations creeping into the aisles earlier and earlier. October is…
It has been stated that more than half of all adults in the United States have some form of periodontal disease, also known as gum disease. What's more, according to data from the American Academy of Periodontology, adults over the…
By the time you become an adult, chances are you've been brushing (and hopefully also flossing!) your teeth under your own steam for at least a decade or more. So it may come as a surprise to learn that you…
Regular patients or frequent visitors to our site will already be aware that, as your Kansas City family dentist, we here at Blacker Family Dental pride ourselves on being at the forefront of a number of dental and orthodontic treatment…