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How To Use Baking Soda To Whiten Your Teeth

Everyone wants whiter teeth, but some whitening products and treatment can be expensive. Harsh chemical in these whitening products can actually harm your teeth over time or if used to often. Luckily, there is a better way to whiten your teeth.  This method is safer, more mild and requires a products you probably already have… Read More »


Capybara At Grand Rapids Zoo Has Cancer

The John Ball Zoo recently released the sad new that their 100-lb capybara name Jersey has cancer. A capybara is a large rodent that resembles a guinea pig.  Jersey is currently recovering from a surgery that attempted to remove the tumor in her leg. It was unsuccessful in removing the full tumor so in a… Read More »



Special Needs Dentistry Needs More Funding

There is a big demand and need for special needs dentistry.  Many children and adults that have special needs do not do well at a traditional dental appointment and need a different setting and different approach. Many dentists are willing to do what is needed to help special needs people get the dental care they… Read More »


Grand Rapids Firefighters Revive Dog With CPR

A photo of several Grand Rapids firefighters giving CPR to a dog has gone viral. The dog was rescued from a house fire on Tuesday morning but had inhaled smoke.  A group formed around the firefighters as they attempted to save the dog and everyone cheered when its tail began to wag and it began… Read More »


World’s Largest Particleboard Mill Bringing New Jobs To Michigan

The world’s largest particleboard mill will soon be opening in Michigan and bringing 250 new jobs to the area.  The mill still needs to be built on the 600 acres of land that were recently purchased for the project. “This $325 million investment will be the single largest continuous particleboard press in North America, and… Read More »


Is There An Age Limit On Dental Care?

It is important for everyone to take care of their teeth. The better you take care of them, the longer they will last and the less dental problems you will face. A recent study found that many elderly people are not getting the dental care that they need simply because they cannot get dental insurance coverage.… Read More »


Lake Michigan Waves Could Get Rough This Monday

Officials are warning boaters and swimmers to avoid the water on Lake Michigan Monday as the waves could get very rough. Wave heights could reach between 4 and 8 feet high and wind could reach up to 30mph. Winds will be much worse on the water and those inshore will likely not experience the change… Read More »


Grand Rapids Celebrates Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Pow Wow

The Grand Rapids area celebrated the Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Pow Wow this weekend. The festival was held on Saturday and Sunday and was a great way to showcase the  American Indian tradition. Dances, crafts, music and food were all featured at the festivals and visitors were invited to interact with the Native Americans… Read More »


Don’t Forget To Keep Your Tongue Clean

Nobody wants bad breath and while most people assume that bad breath is related to poor dental hygiene, there can be other causes as well. An unclean tongue can be one of these causes. Your tongue can harbor bacteria the same as your teeth & if these bacteria are not removed, they can continue to… Read More »