posted: Jul. 23, 2024.

Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more

posted: Jul. 16, 2024.

One of the things the doctor and our team at Mailene Soyster monitor during your dental appointments is the growth of your wisdom teeth, or third molars. Third molars generally Read more

posted: Jul. 09, 2024.

Creating good dental hygiene habits early in your child’s life is essential to the health of his or her teeth, even when your infant doesn’t have any. By starting now, Read more

posted: Jul. 02, 2024.

School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other Read more

posted: Jun. 25, 2024.

Oral surgery can be intimidating, especially if you show any signs of an infection afterwards. the doctor and our team want you to be informed about what to watch for Read more

posted: Jun. 18, 2024.

Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and Read more

posted: Jun. 11, 2024.

Sometimes people feel a tiny bit nervous when they sit in the dental chair. And sometimes it’s more than a tiny bit. If your anxiety over visiting the office leads Read more

posted: Jun. 04, 2024.

Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain Read more

posted: May 28, 2024.

While you make sure your family is getting the best care possible, with regular dental checkups and cleanings at our , California office, there is one family member that might Read more

posted: May 21, 2024.

“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read more

posted: May 14, 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

posted: May 07, 2024.

Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice Read more

posted: Apr. 30, 2024.

Many of our patients at Mailene Soyster have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you to put Read more

posted: Apr. 23, 2024.

Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to Read more

posted: Apr. 16, 2024.

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more

posted: Apr. 09, 2024.

Part of the charm of your child’s smile is those delicate, diminutive baby teeth. We enjoy those smiles while we can, because soon enough, primary teeth make way for the Read more