Ivan Medina-Martinez DDS

08/27/2026

Busy weekend with my little man. Even managed to get a picture with my wife, for everyone thinking she didn’t exist or was my alter ego Batman/Bruce Wayne style where nobody sees us at the same time

08/19/2026

We often think about gum disease, or periodontitis, as an adult problem, but it can happen to children as well. Learn how to help your child avoid periodontal disease in today’s blog!

Ivan Medina-Martinez is an experienced Dentist serving the Bakersfield, CA community. If you want to learn more about Can children be at risk for periodontal disease?, give us a call today!

08/12/2026

Dental infections can be painful and harmful to the health of your entire body. Today's blog talks about dental infections, how to treat them, and how to prevent them from the start.

Ivan Medina-Martinez is an experienced Dentist serving the Bakersfield, CA community. If you want to learn more about Dental Infections, give us a call today!

08/05/2026

As the school year gets under way, you’ve got a lot going on. New classes. New teachers. New activities. New books and supplies and . . . well, it’s a lot! In today’s blog, we have suggestions for how to enjoy your school year with a confident, healthy smile.

Ivan Medina-Martinez is an experienced Dentist serving the Bakersfield, CA community. If you want to learn more about Study Guide for the School Year, give us a call today!

07/29/2026

What should you do if you chip a tooth? Accidents do happen, so it’s important to know what steps to take. Learn more on today’s blog!

Ivan Medina-Martinez is an experienced Dentist serving the Bakersfield, CA community. If you want to learn more about Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?, give us a call today!

07/22/2026

If you have noticed any staining on your child’s primary teeth, you may think teeth whitening treatments are an option. Think again, and learn more about keeping your child’s teeth beautiful in today’s blog.

Ivan Medina-Martinez is an experienced Dentist serving the Bakersfield, CA community. If you want to learn more about Should Children Use Whitening Products?, give us a call today!

07/15/2026

There are several ways teeth can be lost, and almost all of them are preventable. Read today's blog to learn about what you can do to stop tooth loss.

Ivan Medina-Martinez is an experienced Dentist serving the Bakersfield, CA community. If you want to learn more about What causes tooth loss?, give us a call today!

07/08/2026

Surf’s up, pool’s open, the water’s waiting for you! Get in the swim of summer dental health with some tips for enjoying water activities safely in today’s blog.

Ivan Medina-Martinez is an experienced Dentist serving the Bakersfield, CA community. If you want to learn more about Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!, give us a call today!

07/01/2026

Aging adults need to take special care to ensure their teeth and gums stay healthy. Read today's blog to find out how to prevent disease and maintain a health smile as you age.

Ivan Medina-Martinez is an experienced Dentist serving the Bakersfield, CA community. If you want to learn more about Aging and Oral Health, give us a call today!

06/24/2026

There are lots of ads out there for toothpastes which claim to repair damaged tooth enamel. So, can you treat cavities and tooth decay at home? See today’s blog as we break down the topic of enamel breakdown.

Ivan Medina-Martinez is an experienced Dentist serving the Bakersfield, CA community. If you want to learn more about Can You Repair Your Tooth Enamel?, give us a call today!