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Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles
posted: Dec. 03, 2025.

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more
Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 26, 2025.

Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best. #1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t Read more
Pregnancy and Oral Care
posted: Nov. 19, 2025.

Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Independence Family Dental is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy. As you may already know, your Read more
Thumb Sucking, Pacifiers, and Your Baby's Teeth
posted: Nov. 12, 2025.

Sucking is a common instinct for babies and the use of a pacifier or their thumb offers a sense of safety and security, as well a way to relax. According to Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 05, 2025.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
Let’s Make Halloween Treats Less Tricky!
posted: Oct. 29, 2025.

If the scariest part of Halloween in Independence, Kentucky is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion to Read more
Baby Teeth and Cavities
posted: Oct. 22, 2025.

We know how frustrating it can be to discover your child has one or more cavities when you come to visit Independence Family Dental. There are several ways to prevent Read more
Regular Cleanings Lead to Healthier Mouths and Bodies
posted: Oct. 15, 2025.

The American Dental Association and dentists everywhere, including our own the doctor recommend that you schedule an appointment every six months for a cleaning and checkup. Despite this universal recommendation Read more
The Best Brush of the Day
posted: Oct. 08, 2025.

Imagine that you’re only going to brush your teeth once tomorrow. Don’t worry, we know you would never skimp on your dental hygiene like that, but let’s just pretend for Read more
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 01, 2025.

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
Medication Can Lead To Xerostomia in Women
posted: Sep. 24, 2025.

Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. Drugs used for blood pressure, birth control, antidepressants, or cancer treatments may cause the dry Read more
Root Canal FAQs
posted: Sep. 17, 2025.

Most people hear the word root canal and panic. With today’s state of the art equipment and improved local anesthetic devices, and some knowledge, a root canal does not have Read more
Toothbrush Arts and Crafts
posted: Sep. 10, 2025.

When you replace your old toothbrush every three or four months with a new model, you accomplish three things: You keep your teeth cleaner (frayed brushes don’t clean as well) You protect Read more
Blog Suggestions? Let’s Hear Them!
posted: Sep. 03, 2025.

Your opinions matter to the doctor and our team! Our blog is meant to be an educational channel, but we always want to know what things you’re interested in learning Read more
Do we have your current contact info?
posted: Aug. 27, 2025.

As you probably know, you can always connect with the doctor and our team by calling our Independence, Kentucky office, or going to our Facebook page. However, if you’ve recently Read more
Taking Care of Your Toothbrush
posted: Aug. 20, 2025.

Did you know your toothbrush could be covered with almost ten million germs? We know … it’s gross! That’s why you should know how to store your toothbrush properly, and Read more