posted: Apr. 29, 2025.

If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Ivan Medina-Martinez DDS might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but whatever the Read more

posted: Apr. 22, 2025.

Healthy eating, combined with regular physical activity, plays a vital role in your child’s health and well-being. Dairy foods are naturally nutritious, packed with ten essential nutrients that help your Read more

posted: Apr. 15, 2025.

Your smile is in the spotlight every day, helping you greet the world with confidence! But when you’re self-conscious about discolored spots on your teeth, it’s time to get some Read more

posted: Apr. 08, 2025.

There are some pretty exciting rewards to look forward to as you transition from your mid-teens to your 20s. Driving! Voting! Graduation! But there is one rite of passage that Read more

posted: Apr. 01, 2025.

Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two Read more

posted: Mar. 25, 2025.

Many varieties of fillings are available at our Bakersfield, California office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a mixture Read more

posted: Mar. 18, 2025.

There are numerous options for dental treatments out there, so how do you choose which are right for you? Our experts at Ivan Medina-Martinez DDS have handpicked the three must-have Read more

posted: Mar. 11, 2025.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more

posted: Mar. 04, 2025.

Before electric toothbrushes, before dental floss, before fluoride rinses, in fact, before recorded history, people who cared about their dental health had one primary tool—the toothpick. Ancient bronze toothpicks, bejeweled Read more

posted: Feb. 25, 2025.

In years past, it was often recommended that dental patients who had a history of heart problems or other conditions, such as joint implants, be given antibiotics before any dental Read more

posted: Feb. 18, 2025.

Over time, everyone’s teeth can naturally become dull, due to aging and consumption of staining foods such as chocolate and coffee. The good news is that teeth-whitening treatments can help Read more

posted: Feb. 11, 2025.

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

posted: Feb. 04, 2025.

Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Ivan Medina-Martinez DDS are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and our team want you to Read more

posted: Jan. 28, 2025.

Regular dental cleanings and checkups at our Bakersfield, California office are an excellent way to ensure everything is A-OK in your mouth. There’s a reason the American Dental Association recommends Read more

posted: Jan. 21, 2025.

Diabetes is a disease that affects the health of the entire body, including, of course, your mouth, gums, and teeth. We are trained to look for issues that might arise Read more

posted: Jan. 14, 2025.

At Ivan Medina-Martinez DDS, we know your dental health is closely connected to your overall health. We also know that the mouth can oftentimes be the first place to show Read more