Your Bakersfield dentist is your go-to person for your oral health. Keep your teeth and gums healthy and they will serve you well for decades. Visit your Bakersfield dentist at least every six months to keep that smile healthy.

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To find Mark Kinnsch, give his office a call:
Mark A. Kinnsch, DDS
6001 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 490
Bakersfield, CA 93309-0676
Tel.: (661) 322-9242

Bakersfield Dentist: Regular Check-Ups

Receive regular check-ups from your Bakersfield dentist to ensure that your teeth stay healthy. We recommend that you have your teeth cleaned and receive a full exam from your Bakersfield dentist every six months.

A thorough exam will include the dentist visually inspecting your teeth for cavities and gum health. You dentist may measure the “pockets” or “gaps” in your gums to record your gum health. From visit to visit the dentist can use these measures to determine whether your teeth and gums are getting healthier with treatment. (This is one of the ways they know if you have been flossing regularly.) Your Bakersfield dentist may take routine x-rays to have a record of your dental health.

Bakersfield Dentist: Six Month Cleanings

Every six months your teeth should be cleaned by your Bakersfield dentist or a certified dental hygienist in the dental office. The hygienist will work with the dentist to monitor the health of your teeth and gums. He or she will remove the tartar build-up from your gum line to help support healthy gums. Your cleaning is a good time to ask detailed questions about brushing, flossing, and rinsing. They are there to help you develop better dental hygiene habits, as is your Bakersfield dentist.

Bakersfield Dentist: Fillings

Cavities happen and if you are seeing your Bakersfield dentist regularly, your dentist should be able to catch those cavities before they become a big problem. Your Bakersfield dentist will have different filling options depending on your needs. Your Bakersfield dentist will often use a filling that matches your tooth color for any cavities on front teeth that can be seen.

Bakersfield Dentist: Root Canal and Crown

As teeth age and the root itself becomes unhealthy, you may need a root canal and crown. This is a major dental procedure but patients are typically extremely satisfied with the result: what was once a problem tooth now causes no problems whatsoever. The crown is smooth and easy to floss around which is typically a big improvement over a tooth filled with fillings (as is often the case with patients). Talk to your Bakersfield dentist today to determine if you will need a root canal.

Your Bakersfield dentist can sedate you if necessary:

Your Bakersfield dentist can help you get through the root canal process by providing you with the tools that fit your needs. You may choose to be sedated, for instance, to get through the three-hour procedure. Your Bakersfield dentist can help you decide if that is best for you.

Bakersfield Dentist: Implants and Dentures

Even with fillings, root canals, and regular oral hygiene, teeth do fall out or need to be extracted. When that happens, your Bakersfield dentist will typically recommend a dental implant, a titanium device shaped just like your old tooth, which gets attached to your jaw bone. An implant is an exceptional solution to a missing tooth and is a durable solution provided by your Bakersfield dentist.

Some people will choose dentures (and some people have dentures from days before implants were common). Your Bakersfield dentist can help you work with those dentures so that they provide the best solution for your dental needs.

Bakersfield Dentist: Cosmetic Dentistry

We all want healthy teeth and a great smile. Your Bakersfield dentist can offer you both with some basic options in cosmetic dentistry.

First, teeth whitening is a popular procedure and is done most effectively by a Bakersfield dentist. Even if you brush your teeth regularly with a tooth paste that contains a whitening agent, chances are that your teeth are still not as white as they could be. Add daily coffee, tea, or smoking to the mix and you will likely have great results with dental teeth whitening services. Your Bakersfield dentist is your best bet to improve your smile. Teeth whitening is one of the quickest and inexpensive options that makes a big impact on your overall smile.

Your Bakersfield dentist can also offer dental implants for cosmetic purposes. A dental implant replaces a missing tooth. A missing tooth will age you at least ten years and dentures do not always achieve the look or functionality you are looking for. An implant is actually a titanium fixture that gets screwed into your jaw bone so that it is secure and appears to be a natural tooth. It is an excellent cosmetic solution under the right circumstances. Ask your Bakersfield dentist if it is right for you.

Bakersfield Dentist Recommends a Healthy Diet and Lifestyle

Dentistry provides your Bakersfield dentist with many tools to help keep your teeth healthy, but your job at home is to engage in good oral hygiene, eat a good and balanced diet, and maintain a lifestyle that is as stress-free as possible. Your Bakersfield dentist recommends brushing twice a day for at least one minute, rinsing with a fluoride rinse, and flossing. The job of flossing has become easier with flossing tools and it may be aided even with a water pick. However, do not forget the rest of the healthy teeth lifestyle: Eat foods abundant in calcium and vitamin D which aids its absorption. During summer months, exposing your skin to sunshine will help your body produce more vitamin D. Do remember to relax. Stress causes inflammation which leads to unhealthy gums and could land you in the chair of a Bakersfield dentist sooner than you expected.

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Take care of that smile. Visit your Bakersfield dentist today.