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…
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…
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…
As a Kansas City family dentist, one question we hear all the time is, "How often should I replace my toothbrush?" Most people have some idea of how often they think it should happen, but those ideas can vary pretty…
Whether it's afterschool activities, sports, riding bikes, skateboarding, dancing, or just playing with friends, this is the time of year when kids are spending more time outdoors and being active. Kids engaged in active play—even if they're just playing physically…
Did you know that these days around 68% of adults in the United States are walking around with smartphones in their pockets? And since the iPhone 4 came out in 2010, just about all of those smartphones now have both…