At one time or another, we’ve all experienced dry mouth. If nothing else, most of us wake up with a dry mouth first thing in the morning. However, there’s a difference between occasional dry mouth symptoms and xerostomia, a condition…
Both mouthwash and fluoride rinse are part of the ordinary oral-care routine of many people, but what you may not know is that the two products are not interchangeable. In fact, mouthwash and fluoride rinses actually serve different purposes and…
The official start of spring is less than a month away, but spring-like weather has already arrived in Kansas City. Sure, ol’ Punxsutawney Phil may have prophesied six more weeks of winter, but folks in Kansas City are sure enjoying…
Did you know that between 40 and 50 percent of Americans are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth? Here’s another fact: According to the American Association of Orthodontists, over 4.5 million people in the U.S. wear braces, and 25%…
We’ve all bitten our lip or tongue at one time or another. Maybe we were talking or chewing or talking and chewing at the same time. It could have been due to an accident, such as a sports injury, a…
The holiday season is officially upon us, and it brings with it tons of shopping, cooking, eating, and making merry with family and friends. In all the hullaballoo, it can be all too easy to let our usual oral healthcare…
Have you noticed the start of some new construction here at Blacker Family Dental? You’re not alone! While nobody likes the actual construction part very much, we’re very excited to be adding on to our existing Kansas City family dental…
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…
Remember when you were a kid? Some chores and habits came harder than others. For many kids, understanding the importance of good dental health is one of those. Just as kids may struggle to understand why they need to pick…
How do you feel about your smile? If you’re not as happy with your pearly whites as you would like to be, you’re not alone. Recent surveys have found that more than half of all Americans are self-conscious about their…