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posted: Apr. 23, 2025.

Did you know that the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and gum disease? Not so coincidentally, they are also the easiest to prevent. As much as we Read more

posted: Apr. 16, 2025.

Not many people look forward to going to the dentist, especially if you already know that you need dental work done. A small amount of anxiety is one thing, but Read more

posted: Apr. 09, 2025.

If you were to put your toothbrush bristles under a high-powered microscope, what you would see might give you nightmares: millions of bacteria, busily crawling up and down your toothbrush Read more

posted: Apr. 02, 2025.

Brushing your teeth regularly is one of the most crucial parts of maintaining good oral health, and perhaps the most fundamental, however, there are also other elements involved. Flossing, for Read more

posted: Mar. 26, 2025.

Have you ever thought about how you're cleaning and storing your toothbrush when you're not using it? Did you know that the way you store your toothbrush could have an Read more

posted: Mar. 19, 2025.

We probably all remember sitting through history lessons during our schooling years. Revolutionary war heroes, English royals, and pop-culture icons filled the pages of our textbooks. Although you may recall Read more

posted: Mar. 12, 2025.

This may come as a surprise, but brushing your teeth right after a meal can be one of the worst things you can do for your healthy teeth. A toothbrush Read more

posted: Mar. 05, 2025.

Since the introduction of the power toothbrush in the 1960s, this tool has undergone many technological advances, from design and bristle motions to rotation oscillation and sonic vibration. What is rotation Read more

posted: Feb. 26, 2025.

At Independence Family Dental, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you or your family have visited the doctor and our team for a single visit or have Read more

posted: Feb. 19, 2025.

Your feedback is very important to us at Independence Family Dental. We always want to make sure that our practice is meeting its full potential, so whether you’ve visited the Read more

posted: Feb. 12, 2025.

While they may sound refreshing, especially after participating in sports activities or after a jog, recent studies suggest that energy and sports drinks can damage tooth enamel, thus elevating your Read more

posted: Feb. 05, 2025.

You found the perfect toothbrush! The bristles are soft, to avoid irritating your delicate gum tissue. The angle of the bristles is perfect for removing plaque. The handle is durable Read more

posted: Jan. 29, 2025.

Between the huge number of toothpaste brands on the market today, the different flavors, and claims from most to do different things, it isn’t surprising that people feel so confused Read more

posted: Jan. 22, 2025.

Modern dentistry has made the most of today’s technological innovations. And we’ve come a long way from the fraying sticks our ancestors used as toothbrushes. On the other hand, while it’s Read more

posted: Jan. 15, 2025.

As a patient at Independence Family Dental, your opinion matters! the doctor and our team love hearing what our patients think about our practice and the services we provide, and Read more

posted: Jan. 08, 2025.

It may come as a surprise to learn that dogs, like humans, have both baby and adult teeth. Most dogs, unlike humans, have all of their adult teeth by the Read more