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Thomas A. Kernstock, D.D.S., P.C.

Bay City Dentist
1405 Center Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708
Call Us Today At (989) 893-4381

Creating Beautiful Smiles For Your Entire Family

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Welcome to the practice of Dr. Thomas A. Kernstock, where we value our patient relationships, making it our priority to deliver gentle and compassionate care to your entire family. We strive to make you feel at ease by providing an exceptional patient experience in a relaxed atmosphere at a convenient location. We develop lifelong relationships with our patients by combining individualized treatment options with a professional and caring team. The result is a beautiful, healthy smile that will last a lifetime.

As a new patient to our office, you can rest assured that we will be here for you whenever you need us. We have a reputation for excellence in dentistry, and our patients always receive focused, individualized attention throughout their time with us.

We believe that patients should have sufficient information to make educated decisions about their oral health, treatment options in choosing a dentist. You'll find all of this important information on our website, including directions to our officepatient forms and patient education resources.

To schedule or confirm an appointment please call (989) 893-4381 or confirm via your appointment text confirmation.

Thomas A Kernstock
Bay City Dentist | Dr. Thomas A. Kernstock | 989-893-4381


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  • Dr.
    Thomas A. Kernstock
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    Dr. Thomas A. Kernstock is a lifelong resident of Bay City, Michigan and is pleased to serve the people of Bay City and its surrounding communities.  He graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a Bachelor of Science and from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry.  

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Office Hours

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

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    Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Patient

    Patient Rights You have a right to choose your own dentist and schedule an appointment in a timely manner. You have a right to know the education and training of your dentist and the dental care team. You have a right to arrange to see the dentist every time you receive dental treatment, subject to ...

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    Crowns and Bridges

    Bridges Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth.Bridges are sometimes referred ...

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    Veneers

    Teeth that are badly stained, shaped, or crooked may be improved by a veneer placed on the surface of the affected teeth.Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or plastic cemented over the front of your teeth to change their color or shape. Veneers are used on teeth with uneven surfaces or that are chipped, ...

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    Invisalign®

    Invisalign's® invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners will give you the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted. And best of all, no one can tell you're wearing them. Invisalign® is great for adults and teenagers. What is Invisalign®? Invisalign® is the invisible way to straighten your ...

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    April 2022 Dental Newsletter

    The Importance of Preventive Care: Maintaining Good Oral Health Preventative dental care is a significant part of overall dental health, but it's often an afterthought. Our dedicated dentist sees many patients who don’t keep up with consistent preventative oral care and then must fix the problems ...

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    Fillings

    Frequently asked questions: dental fillings Are dental amalgams safe? Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to amalgam? Is it true that dental amalgams have been banned in other countries? Is there a filling material that matches tooth color? If my tooth doesn't hurt and my filling is still in ...

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    Sealants

    Sealants are liquid coatings that harden on the chewing surfaces of teeth and are showing a great deal of effectiveness in preventing cavities—even on teeth where decay has begun. The pits and grooves of your teeth are prime areas for opportunistic decay. Even regular brushing sometimes misses these ...

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    Overview

    Pain can occur in any number of places in your mouth: teeth, gums, roots, the palate, tongue and jaw. Cavities are a common culprit causing pain. Untreated cavities can impact nerves because of infections of the tooth and gums. Impacted and abscessed teeth and sore jaws from teeth grinding are other ...

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    Toothaches

    Simple toothaches can often be relieved by rinsing the mouth to clear it of debris and other matter. Sometimes, a toothache can be caused or aggravated by a piece of debris lodged between the tooth and another tooth. Avoid placing an aspirin between your tooth and gum to relieve pain, because the dissolving ...

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    Scaling and Root Planing

    Some cases of acute periodontal (gum) disease that do not respond to more conventional treatment and self-care such as flossing may require a special kind of cleaning called scaling and root planing. The procedure begins with administration of a local anesthetic to reduce any discomfort. Then, a small ...

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Dr. Thomas A. Kernstock is now accepting new patients!

Please call us at (989) 893-4381 or use the form to schedule an appointment.

Testimonials

Reviews By Our Satisfied Patients

  • "I have been a patient of Dr. Kernstock's since I graduated high school and choose my own dentist. He is the sweetest most gentle and nicest guy. Not only is he a great guy and an awesome dentist but his staff is always helpful and caring and always wants what is best for the customer. Going to the dentist really is like seeing old friends once every 6 months. My son loves them also he has never been bummed when he has to go to the dentist. Always a good experience!!!!"
    Jodi Engelhardt S.
  • "Our family has been going to Dr. Kernstock for 35+ years. Best. Dentist. Ever. Gentle, caring, kind man; concerned & gifted at what he does. His staff are top notch and also great people. Hope he never retires! (Ha ha, sorry Dr. K!)"
    Kay C.
  • "I love how Dr. Kernstock explains what the tools he’s going to use feels like. It’s not a surprise that makes you feel uncomfortable and you feel informed and ready for what’s happening. He’s also so nice every time I go in to see him, absolutely recommend!"
    Anna S.
  • "Dr. Kernstock is THE BEST and most GENTLE dentist EVER!!!! Had a root canal today and was soooo scared!!! I did not feel one tiny bit of pain at all!!! He explains everything in his very calming voice and truly cares about his patients!! He also has a great staff in his office!!!"
    Cindy C.
  • "I've been going hear for years I never had any problems. Dr. Kernstock is totally awesome he took such good care of me. My partial fits perfectly with barely any adjustments. Thank you!!"
    Rita H.
  • "Always excellent service and care. The assistants are quite thorough with the cleaning and always have helpful advice to help keep your teeth in good shape. Had a few procedures here including removing 4 wisdom teeth and everything the procedures went smoothly and I was offered multiple alternative treatment options going into it.

    Doctor Kernstock is knowledgeable and lean on the side of preventative care rather than going in and drilling away everytime."
    Kristen K.