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Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last Read more
Common Wisdom Teeth Problems
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early Read more
Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches or abscesses
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

Dental problems do not always wait for normal office hours. Broken fillings or damaged teeth are common reasons for emergency treatment. Toothaches and abscesses can also require prompt attention. the Read more
Is sleep apnea linked to cancer? Studies say, ‘Yes’.
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

Recently, multiple studies have concluded that people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dangerous gaps in breathing at night due to throat muscles collapsing, are five Read more
Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes Read more
The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients at North Park Family Dental, we proudly screen our patients for oral Read more
Don't Ignore These Signs Of Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 26, 2021.

How your family dentist in Grand Rapids, MI, can help when you have gum disease Have you noticed a little bleeding when you brush your teeth? Are your gums sore and Read more
Mouthguard Q&A
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

Today, the doctor and our team at North Park Family Dental thought we would talk about mouthguards, what they are, where to get them, and when to use them. Q: What Read more
Oral Health for the Young Adult
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

Young adults often have the reputation of not taking good care of themselves. You may feel invincible, and not realize how much your behaviors now can affect your health later Read more
Don’t let a dental emergency ruin your summer vacation!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

For many of our patients at North Park Family Dental, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from dental Read more
Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more
How safe are dental X-rays?
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

the doctor and our staff rely on digital X-rays to help us diagnose oral conditions and process images at incredibly high speeds. You can also view digital X-rays in real Read more
Suffer from tooth discoloration? Don’t panic!
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

Like many other parts of the human body, teeth age. You may look at old photos and realize your smile was significantly brighter in the past than it is now. Read more
Signs It's Time To Visit the Dentist
posted: May 20, 2021.

Many circumstances, often painful ones, make it necessary to come into the dentist's office, those can be hard to ignore. But there are certain signs that are perhaps less noticeable Read more
Taking Care of Your Crowns and Bridges
posted: Mar. 31, 2021.

Crowns and bridges should be cared for just like all your teeth. Dental hygiene matters and could be the difference between a cavity that needs a filling and a tooth Read more
Talking To Your Dentist About Snoring
posted: Jan. 14, 2021.

Let's get honest for a minute - snoring isn't sexy. It disrupts sleep for an individual as well as their partner. It can also be dangerous to one's health. Some Read more