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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
Four Oral Health Issues Seniors Face
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. the doctor and our team know that for many of our older patients, Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more
How can veneers improve my smile?
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

the doctor and our team at North Park Family Dental know your smile is an important part of your appearance; it can be a source of pride or embarrassment. Everyone Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

Capturing the Moment At North Park Family Dental we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the Read more
Carbs and Cavities
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

The Good News Carbohydrates are one of the body’s essential macronutrients (along with protein and fat). We use carbs to convert the food we eat into energy. How does this work? Read more
What exactly is a cavity?
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

We all know how discouraging can be it to hear you have a dental cavity. Knowing how cavities form can help you prevent them from popping up in your mouth. Read more
Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
Forget Something? It’s on the Tip of Your Tongue!
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Read more
When should a filling be replaced?
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

There is no substitution for a natural healthy tooth. Dental fillings are intended to replace tooth structure and restore a tooth damaged by decay (a cavity) back to its normal Read more
My teeth don't line up any more. Why?
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

If your teeth don't line up like they used to any more, you may be suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder, often called TMD. This is a term that can actually Read more
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more
It's been years since my last appointment; what should I expect?
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental Read more
What Does A Family Dentist Do?
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

At North Park Family Dental, Dr. Robert Dame provides dental care for your whole family. Having a family dentist in Grand Rapids, MI, means everyone can stay in great oral Read more