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St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more -
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.
At Dr. Thomas A. Kernstock, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. Read more -
Can Superfoods Create a Super Smile?
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.
It’s a rare week that we don’t hear something about superfoods—those foods which will transform our diets and radically improve our health. Remember kale? All the kale? (But, more on Read more -
TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Feb. 20, 2024.
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is Read more -
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more -
What type of toothpaste is right for you?
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.
Toothpaste no longer comes in simple choices of fluoride and fresh breath. Paste is not even the only option! You can choose gel forms and even some with ribbons of Read more -
Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.
Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly — Read more -
Root Canal Recovery
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
Anyone who has had a compromised tooth knows that the amount of discomfort it causes can be extremely unpleasant. Although no one looks forward to a root canal, this procedure Read more -
Top Five Dental Myths
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
Sometimes the line between fact and fiction is easily blurred. This is certainly the case when it comes to dentistry, where myths and misconceptions abound. In a bid to put Read more -
Four Oral Health Issues Seniors Face
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.
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 -
The Most Common Causes of Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.
Unless you're aware of the signs and symptoms of gum disease and how it's caused, it's possible that you may have unknowingly developed it. Often painless, gum disease -- or Read more -
Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.
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 -
Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.
Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what Read more -
Avoid the Emergency Room for Dental Problems
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.
There are certainly situations when going to an emergency room is the best response for your problem. A severe injury to your mouth, jaw, or face would qualify. However, when it Read more -
Good Oral Health Habits When You’re Pregnant
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.
the doctor and our team at Dr. Thomas A. Kernstock will tell you that good oral health habits when you are pregnant are very important. A plaque or infectious buildup Read more -
How do I handle my child’s dental emergency?
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.
Kids are active, and with lots of activity comes the potential for mishaps. Before an emergency occurs, you’d be smart to stay informed about the problems your child may encounter. Here Read more