It may still feel like summer in Kansas City, but the start of a new school year is just around the corner. Many Kansas City area kids head back to class by the third week of August, which means that…
Summer is the season of playing outside for kids and adults alike. There are summer sports programs, biking and walking on some of our many fabulous trails, playing in the pool, and any number of fun-in-the-sun activities. All of those…
Moving to a new city is both exciting and stressful. Besides everything that goes into a move—from renting trucks and packing boxes to changing your address and coordinating with family and friends—you have to deal with the fact that you're…
We all have bad habits. Whether it's picking at our nails or simply procrastinating when we should be getting things done, these habits are often a way for us to deal with boredom, nervousness, or stress. Many of our bad…
Summer is a great time for kids and families alike! School's out and there is plenty to do outside at the pool, playing summer sports, taking a trip to the amusement park or movie theater to see the next summer…
National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day may be a mouthful, but it's also an important event that helps remind us all about the many health benefits—especially for your teeth—of a diet filled with plenty of fruits and vegetables! Created…
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…
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…
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…