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…
Summer is a great time to gather with family and friends for a barbecue, picnic, or dining al fresco on your patio. Unfortunately, many of the foods that are typically served at these gatherings can be hard on your teeth…
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…
Did you know that even a brief exposure to snow and other winter weather can have an effect on your body, including your oral health? Here in Kansas City, the length and timing of winter weather can be hard to…
When we think about quality of life, many of us tend to focus on big things: houses, cars, avoiding major illnesses, and so on. But small habits that you do every day can sometimes have an even greater effect on…
The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it cold weather, warm beverages, delicious snacks, and lots of temptations to break from healthy eating. So here are a few tips from your family dentist in Kansas City to help you…
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…
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…