posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying Read more

posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Dr. Thomas A. Kernstock might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but whatever Read more

posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

We’re parents, so we worry. It comes with the job description! That’s why we make sure our children use toothbrushes with soft bristles and apply just the right amount of Read more

posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw Read more

posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more

posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Dr. Thomas A. Kernstock included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one Read more

posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

Snoring occurs when the tissues in the throat relax enough to block part of our airways, or physical conditions such as enlarged tonsils or a deviated septum prevent air from Read more

posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

Dental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. If you lose a filling, contact our BAY CITY, Michigan office immediately and let us advise Read more

posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more

posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth. Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so Read more

posted: Nov. 22, 2022.

At Dr. Thomas A. Kernstock we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit Read more

posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

Many patients at Dr. Thomas A. Kernstock are under the impression that harder brushing leads to cleaner teeth, but that is not true. Gentle brushing is just as effective, and Read more

posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

There are many reasons to choose sedation dentistry. Perhaps anxiety is an issue, or your teeth are extremely sensitive. You may have a low pain threshold, an easily triggered gag Read more

posted: Nov. 01, 2022.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more

posted: Oct. 25, 2022.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more

posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

Having a nice, bright smile can affect the way you look, and in turn, improve how you feel about yourself. With the help of the doctor to provide you with Read more