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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.
Millions of people, around BAKERSFIELD, California and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may Read more -
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.
Capturing the Moment At Kids Dental Park we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little Read more -
Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.
Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what Read more -
I have fluoride toothpaste and fluoridated water; do I need a fluoride treatment?
posted: Feb. 20, 2024.
Fluoride is a naturally found ion with a history of greatly reducing the incidence of tooth decay in children. However, over the past decade, people have increasingly consumed bottled water, Read more -
Team Dark Chocolate
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.
Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more -
Clean Toothbrush/Healthy Toothbrush
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.
We’ve all learned a lot about keeping healthy lately. Thorough hand washing, disinfecting cell phones and keyboards, wiping down shopping carts and door handles—all these low-maintenance cleaning habits can have Read more -
Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.
A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their Read more -
Be Good to Your Gums
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
You brush and floss thoroughly twice a day. You have regular checkups. Everything seems fine on the periodontal radar. Sometimes, however, even healthy gums can become sensitive and irritated. Is Read more -
Best Tips to Make Your Teeth Look Whiter
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
Your teeth were once naturally white and bright. Wouldn't it be great to keep them that way all of your life? Unfortunately, everyday living can dim our smiles. Food, coffee, Read more -
My teeth don't line up any more. Why?
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.
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 -
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more -
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.
People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more -
Teeth, Bones—What’s the Difference?
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.
They’re often mentioned together, and that’s understandable. After all, they’re the strongest parts of the body, they’re made of many of the same elements, they both require a diet rich Read more -
Take Your Pick!
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.
Before electric toothbrushes, before dental floss, before fluoride rinses, in fact, before recorded history, people who cared about their dental health had one primary tool—the toothpick. Ancient bronze toothpicks, bejeweled Read more -
Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more -
What Are Chalky Teeth?
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.
You’ve always taken care of your child’s smile. You make sure thorough brushing and flossing take place twice a day. You serve foods high in vitamins and minerals and low Read more