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Smile! It’s Time for Arts & Crafts!
posted: Jul. 24, 2024.

If you have a child who loves arts and crafts, try some of these creative projects with a dental twist. One of these activities is sure to give your child Read more
How do I know if I need a root canal?
posted: Jul. 17, 2024.

Tooth decay affects everyone, with studies reporting that 92% of adults have had a cavity at one point in their lifetime. In more serious instances of tooth decay, however, the Read more
TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Jul. 10, 2024.

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is Read more
Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jul. 03, 2024.

Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more
Let's Talk About Your Roots!
posted: Jun. 26, 2024.

You’ve learned a lot from your dentist and your family about how to take care of your teeth. You brush and floss, you wear a mouthguard when you’re active, and Read more
Common Causes of Gum Disease
posted: Jun. 19, 2024.

Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important. Since it’s often painless, Read more
The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings
posted: Jun. 12, 2024.

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients at Independence Family Dental, we proudly screen our patients for oral cancer. Read more
Getting Ready for Summer Sports
posted: Jun. 05, 2024.

With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Independence Family Dental will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our patients Read more
Make your child’s next visit to our office great!
posted: May 29, 2024.

If you have been bringing your baby in for regular checkups since that first tooth arrived, you might expect that he or she is already familiar with the doctor and Read more
Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
posted: May 22, 2024.

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read more
Dangers of Thumb Sucking
posted: May 15, 2024.

It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. the doctor and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road Read more
Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
posted: May 08, 2024.

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read more
The Best DH in Baseball
posted: May 01, 2024.

Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice Read more
Teeth Grinding Can Damage Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 24, 2024.

Grinding of the teeth, also known as bruxism, is a serious condition from which nearly ten percent of Americans suffer. It’s a mechanical reflex that often happens during slumber. Unfortunately, Read more
Earth Day
posted: Apr. 17, 2024.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
How do I clean my baby’s teeth?
posted: Apr. 10, 2024.

Creating good dental hygiene habits early in your child’s life is essential to the health of his or her teeth, even when your infant doesn’t have any. By starting now, Read more