Dr. Kallen K Hull

10/11/2026

Have a nice weekend! And if you're one of the many people who will be heading to the Topsfield Fair, have a good time!

10/04/2026

Teeth are not tools ✂ 😬

09/25/2026

Fun Fact!

Today is World Gorilla Day. Did you know that Gorillas possess 32 permanent teeth - the same as humans?

And just like humans, gorillas grow two sets of teeth in their lifetime—baby teeth during infancy that are replaced by permanent adult teeth.

09/22/2026

Beautiful day out there today!

09/11/2026

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”

Mr. Rogers first shared that sentiment in 1983. Nobody could have predicted the weight that quote would have.

On September 11, 2001, countless first responders, citizens, medical personnel, and volunteers stepped forward to assist others, proving the truth behind Fred Rogers' famous advice to look for the helpers.

Never Forget.

09/01/2026

Happy September!

08/12/2026

In loving memory of RaMona Hull
Nov 25, 1936 — Aug 9, 2026

This beautiful Angel earned her wings and is now reunited with her beloved husband, Kenneth.

The love she shared, the lessons she taught, and the memories she made with her family, friends, and community will live on in our hearts forever.

She will forever be missed.

08/05/2026

07/24/2026

Happy Friday!

07/22/2026

DO WISDOM TEETH ALWAYS NEED TO BE REMOVED?

Although wisdom teeth, also referred to as "third molars," may start forming in the early teenage years, they don't typically become fully formed until the later teenage years, or even into the early 20's in some cases. A person may not always develop all four, which has no significance...but it does result in a happier patient who needs less teeth extracted in those times they do need to be removed!
That being said, do wisdom teeth always need to be removed? Not always. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to form and may appear anytime from mid to late puberty through early adulthood. If sufficient room in the jaw is present the teeth will develop and move (erupt) into place.

For some patients, sufficient room is not present, which prevents full eruption. This causes the teeth to become impacted - simply put, they become stuck in place. Impactions can cause inflammation or infections of the gums around the surface where these teeth erupt, or the development of decay from bacteria that invade the inaccessible spaces between the teeth. A complete evaluation of the teeth and surrounding structures, as well as associated risks and benefits, are all considered when assessing the need for removal.

So…why are they called “wisdom teeth,” anyway? Because they appear so late, at an age when a person matures into adulthood and is “wiser” than when their previous teeth had erupted.