Truxtun Family Dentistry

Truxtun Family Dentistry We look forward to welcoming you into our relaxed, social, and professional dental practice.

Our family-oriented team has been a part of Truxtun Family Dentistry for many years. This aspect of employee loyalty allows our patients to depend on and look forward to the care and personality of our wonderful team during every visit. Our establishment caters to a wide range of families, and we begin treatment for children as early as age four. Our 3D scanner and leading equipment allows us to offer advanced, quality dentistry in Bakersfield, California.

In need of a "spring" dental cleaning? "Hop" on over for your next visit with Anna or Stephanie.🍀💐🐰🐣✝️
03/18/2026

In need of a "spring" dental cleaning?
"Hop" on over for your next visit with Anna or Stephanie.🍀💐🐰🐣✝️

02/05/2026

Thank you to another one of our amazing patient’s for an amazing review . We appreciate you Joel . Congratulations on winning a $50 amazon gift card . 🤍🦷

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from all of us.❤️
11/28/2025

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from all of us.❤️

11/04/2025

Thank you again to THE BEST patients ever for all the AMAZING reviews in October . Congratulations to Julie for being the BIG winner of the month . Enjoy your $50 Amazon gift card .

10/02/2025

September was a great month with so many amazing reviews from our awesome patients . We love and appreciate you so much !!! Congrats Greg …you are the WINNER for September. Keep those reviews coming…a drawing for another $50 amazon gift card will be happening again this month !!!! ❤️

09/19/2025

Aggressive brushing doesn’t clean better — it slowly destroys the teeth and gums.🪥🦷

Excessive pressure, stiff bristles, or scrubbing motions can wear away the enamel and push the gums back, exposing the root surface. Enamel never grows back, so this damage is permanent.

Over time, aggressive brushing can lead to gum recession, sensitivity to hot and cold, darker-looking roots, and notching at the necks of teeth. These changes are much harder to fix than they are to prevent.

Research confirms that using gentle pressure, soft bristles, and the correct technique removes plaque just as effectively — without the risks. Healthy brushing is about consistency and technique, not force.

🧠 Source:
Sutor S, Graetz C, Geiken A, et al. Effect of a powered and a manual toothbrush in subjects susceptible to gingival recession: A 36-month randomized controlled clinical study. Int J Dent Hygiene. 2024;23(1):26–36. PMID: 38863249.

09/13/2025

Impacted wisdom teeth are the third molars that fail to erupt properly, often because there isn’t enough space in the jaw. While some may never cause problems, they are more difficult to clean and therefore carry a higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease compared to other teeth.

When wisdom teeth are impacted, they may press against the second molar, damaging it or increasing the risk of infection. In some cases, they grow sideways or remain trapped in the jawbone, leading to crowding or shifting of nearby teeth.

They can also form cysts within the jawbone, which may damage bone, nerves, or surrounding teeth. Partially erupted wisdom teeth, in particular, tend to trap food and bacteria, making them more prone to cavities and gum infections such as pericoronitis.

Not every impacted wisdom tooth causes pain, but when problems do occur, symptoms may include swollen or bleeding gums, jaw pain, swelling along the jawline, bad breath, or difficulty opening the mouth. Because these issues often develop silently, many dentists recommend early monitoring with X-rays and, in some cases, preventive removal before major complications arise.

The best way to protect oral health is through regular dental visits. Six-monthly checkups and cleanings allow dentists to track the growth of wisdom teeth and detect impaction before symptoms appear. Addressing impacted wisdom teeth early can prevent pain, infection, and long-term damage to otherwise healthy teeth.

09/13/2025

When a tooth is lost and not replaced, the mouth doesn’t stay the same for long. The opposing tooth often begins to over-erupt into the empty space, since teeth naturally seek contact. At the same time, the neighboring teeth drift or tilt toward the gap, gradually collapsing the alignment. This shifting creates irregular spaces that easily trap food, increasing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease between adjacent teeth.

As the space closes unevenly, it also becomes more difficult to place an artificial tooth later—whether an implant, bridge, or denture—because the available room and proper bite support are lost. Functionally, missing teeth reduce the efficiency of chewing, forcing other teeth to take extra load, which can cause wear, fractures, or jaw strain over time.

Beyond function, missing teeth also affect speech clarity and facial aesthetics. The lips and cheeks lose proper support, which can make a face look sunken and older. If multiple teeth are missing, the bite may collapse, altering jaw position and leading to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) discomfort.

Replacing missing teeth promptly is therefore not just about restoring a smile—it’s about protecting oral health, function, and long-term stability.

09/11/2025

Scientists Call Teeth Nature’s Time Capsules.

Archaeologists and forensic scientists often turn to teeth when everything else has vanished. Why? Because teeth are the hardest, most durable part of the human body — able to guard secrets for thousands of years.

Inside each tooth lies a hidden vault: the pulp chamber. Here, DNA is safely locked away, shielded by layers of dentin and enamel. Even when bones crumble or bodies decompose, genetic material inside teeth can still survive.

This is how researchers have extracted DNA from Neanderthals, Denisovans, and even Ice Age humans — reconstructing our ancient family tree from nothing more than a fossilized molar. The same principle helps forensic experts identify individuals when no other tissue remains.

👉 In other words, a single tooth can carry your genetic identity across centuries — and sometimes, millennia.

09/11/2025

A single drop of saliva may look like nothing more than water, but under a microscope it is a universe of life. Scientists estimate that more than 700 different bacterial species can live inside the human mouth — and every drop of saliva carries a mix of them. The surprising part? Many of these microbes are still poorly understood, with new species being discovered even today.

Most of these bacteria are not harmful. In fact, they help maintain balance, aid in digestion, and even protect against dangerous invaders. But when this delicate ecosystem is disturbed — by poor oral hygiene, sugary diets, or smoking — the same microbes can turn destructive. Harmless residents may trigger gum disease, tooth decay, or even infections that spread beyond the mouth.

For researchers, saliva has become a treasure chest of medical clues. Because the mouth reflects overall health, saliva testing is now being explored to detect diabetes, heart disease, and even certain cancers. The bacteria within it can act like biomarkers, warning of problems long before symptoms appear.

09/08/2025

Teeth are more than tools for chewing. Each tooth acts like a pillar that helps maintain the natural height and structure of the face. When teeth are lost, the support system weakens, and the lower third of the face begins to collapse. This collapse makes the cheeks look sunken, the lips lose fullness, and wrinkles form earlier — creating a prematurely aged appearance.

The effects go far beyond chewing and nutrition. Tooth loss disrupts how the jaws fit together, leading to imbalanced forces during chewing. Over time, this not only reduces the ability to eat certain foods but also places stress on the jaw joints and muscles, contributing to discomfort and further functional problems.

Bone loss is the hidden consequence. The roots of natural teeth stimulate the jawbone, keeping it strong. Once teeth are missing, that stimulation disappears, and the bone starts shrinking. This bone resorption accelerates facial collapse, making a person look older than their actual age. It’s a gradual process, often underestimated, but medically well-documented in dentistry.

In short: losing teeth is not just a dental issue — it’s a health and appearance issue. Protecting natural teeth preserves nutrition, speech, confidence, and the youthful balance of the face.

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4100 Truxtun Avenue, # 390
Bakersfield, CA
93309

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Monday 8am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm

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