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Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 15, 2023.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more
Three Valuable Dental Treatments
posted: Mar. 08, 2023.

In our office, we customize treatment for every patient. Amid all of the fillings, crowns, and veneers, we find there are three treatments that are most valuable when offering our Read more
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 01, 2023.

At Independence Family Dental, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read more
Seven Foods that will Give You a Smashing Smile
posted: Feb. 22, 2023.

As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But did you know that what you eat also affects your smile? Chow down on these seven tasty treats, recommended by Read more
What causes tooth loss?
posted: Feb. 15, 2023.

When children lose baby teeth, it’s a time to rejoice. But when adults suffer from tooth loss, it may be a sign of a serious problem. That’s when it’s time Read more
Team Dark Chocolate
posted: Feb. 08, 2023.

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2023.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
Root Cavities
posted: Jan. 25, 2023.

When we don’t keep up with our dental hygiene, plaque buildup can result in three kinds of cavities. Pit and fissure cavities are found on the tops of molars, where Read more
Good Dental Hygiene Gives You Better Overall Health
posted: Jan. 18, 2023.

What do you think of when you hear the term dental or oral hygiene? Brushing and flossing tend to come to mind, since that is what the terms imply. What you Read more
Do You Have an Ageless Smile? Let Us Help You Keep It!
posted: Jan. 11, 2023.

In your golden years, you’ve become a pioneer in tooth care. Yours is probably the first generation in history that can expect to keep most of their natural teeth for Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 04, 2023.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 28, 2022.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Independence Family Dental included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to Read more
Invisalign Helps You Enjoy the Hidden Benefits of a Straighter Smile
posted: Oct. 16, 2017.

Do you cringe every time you smile at yourself in the mirror because your teeth aren’t as straight as you would like them to be? Many people dislike their misaligned Read more
Is Your Child Ready to Visit Their Family Dentist Already?
posted: Aug. 19, 2017.

When you think of a smile, it’s not all about permanent adult teeth. Your child’s baby teeth matter too! Truth be told, keeping your little one’s teeth and gums healthy Read more
Save Time with One-Visit Crowns using CEREC in Independence
posted: Jul. 13, 2017.

Your life is busy. Between family commitments and work obligations, you do not have the time for multiple dental appointments or lengthy treatments. At Independence Family Dentistry, we understand that Read more
Remove Problematic Teeth with a Tooth Extraction in Florence
posted: Jun. 19, 2017.

If a weed sprouts in the middle of a flourishing garden, wouldn’t you pull it? It’s always better to remove the problem before it spreads and affects the rest of Read more