Tooth Worms? The History of Cavities and Tooth Fillings
- posted: Jul. 16, 2024
Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read More
Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
- posted: Jul. 09, 2024
You might suspect that your wisdom teeth are starting to emerge, but knowing the signs of impacted wisdom teeth can help you be more proactive about your dental care. Impacted Read More
Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
- posted: Jul. 02, 2024
On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of Read More
Make Your Smile Dazzling For Your Wedding!
- posted: Jun. 25, 2024
Planning a wedding can be a highly stressful time. the doctor and our team want to support you in this process by helping you achieve a beautiful, bright smile. Wedding Read More
Post Oral Surgery: Signs of Infection
- posted: Jun. 18, 2024
Oral surgery can be intimidating, especially if you show any signs of an infection afterwards. the doctor and our team want you to be informed about what to watch for Read More
Why Are My Child’s Baby Teeth So White?
- posted: Jun. 11, 2024
One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is Read More
Water Features
- posted: Jun. 04, 2024
Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain Read More
Improve your oral health with xylitol!
- posted: May 28, 2024
Xylitol tastes sweet, but unlike sugar, it is not converted to acid that can cause your teeth to decay. It’s a naturally occurring sweetener found in plants, fruits, and vegetables; Read More
Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!
- posted: May 21, 2024
“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read More
Intraoral Cameras
- posted: May 14, 2024
It seems today’s technology has made every moment a camera-ready opportunity. (Just check your friends and their latest selfies.) What you may not expect is the opportunity to see a Read More
Summer is Almost Here: Tips for a bright, white smile!
- posted: May 07, 2024
Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Martin & Kissell, PC. Everyone wants Read More
What exactly is biofilm?
- posted: Apr. 30, 2024
Biofilm is a protective home for bacteria that’s composed of microorganisms. Biofilm can be found in wet places such as ponds, sewers, and bathroom drains, and it also grows on Read More
What to Expect if You Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Forever
- posted: Apr. 23, 2024
It’s easy to miss a dental appointment. Life and duties intervene, and suddenly you have to push your appointment back once, then again, or forget about it. We get that. These Read More
Adults Can Get Cavities Too
- posted: Apr. 09, 2024
Sure, you brush your teeth and floss regularly, so you might think you’re off the hook when it comes to the dental chair. However, it’s just as important for adults Read More
Snowball Effect
- posted: Apr. 02, 2024
Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored Read More