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Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jun. 28, 2022.

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read more
Why Is My Child Getting Cavities?
posted: Jun. 21, 2022.

We want our children to have every advantage, including oral health. That’s why you encourage your child to brush twice a day. You keep the sugary treats to a minimum. Read more
Celebrate Your Dad's Smile
posted: Jun. 14, 2022.

Father’s Day is coming up, and, just in case your dad has enough ties, we have some gifting suggestions for you. Here’s a selection of gifts large and small tailored Read more
Getting Ready for Summer Sports
posted: Jun. 07, 2022.

With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at North Park Family Dental will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our Read more
Famous Dentists in History
posted: May 31, 2022.

Every six months or so you head down to your local dentist for a teeth cleaning, but have you ever thought that your dentist could one day be famous? Well, Read more
Memorial Day
posted: May 24, 2022.

Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read more
Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
posted: May 17, 2022.

You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none Read more
The Truth about TMJ
posted: May 10, 2022.

TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your Read more
Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
posted: May 03, 2022.

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for Read more
Dangers of Thumb Sucking
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.

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
Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

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
Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

the doctor and our team at North Park Family Dental get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult Read more
Are You Due for a Routine Teeth Cleaning?
posted: Apr. 06, 2022.

When was the last time you saw your dentist for a checkup? Life gets busy. We get it! But it should never get so busy that you forget to see your Read more
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge Read more
Why Are We Recommending a Periodontal Consultation?
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in our Grand Rapids, Michigan Read more
The Importance of a good Family Dentist
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

When you have a large family, ensuring that each member gets proper dental care each year can be complicated. The best thing to do is choose one dentist who can Read more