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Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!
posted: Jan. 25, 2023.

You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?” It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of Read more
Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen® Make You Smile
posted: Jan. 18, 2023.

Many adults and teens in our New Port Richey, Florida office would love to have their teeth straightened but are unwilling to go through the long and often embarrassing process Read more
Five Things You Should Never Do With Your Toothbrush
posted: Jan. 11, 2023.

When’s the last time you gave your toothbrush any serious thought? Sure, you use it every day (and ideally twice), and you know that with a dollop of toothpaste it Read more
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 04, 2023.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 28, 2022.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Pedro Martinez included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to come. Read more
Invisalign® Q&A
posted: Dec. 21, 2022.

It’s estimated that up to four million people at any one time are wearing braces in the United States and Canada. But the doctor and our team at Pedro Martinez Read more
Tips for Managing Oral Pain
posted: Dec. 14, 2022.

Experiencing tooth or oral pain is not fun. If you cannot get to Pedro Martinez right away, the pain may even seem to increase. The old saying that a tooth Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2022.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
Generic Clear Aligners vs. Invisalign®
posted: Nov. 30, 2022.

You may have a talent for home repairs. You may be able to rebuild your computer. You may even be able to put together a whole room of furniture armed Read more
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 23, 2022.

At Pedro Martinez, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the New Port Richey, Florida Read more
Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: Nov. 16, 2022.

Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly — Read more
Why Do Molars Seem to Get More Cavities?
posted: Nov. 09, 2022.

Probably because, for many kids, molars do get more cavities. So let’s answer two better questions: Why do molars get more cavities? And, how can we help prevent them? It’s the Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 02, 2022.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 26, 2022.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
Should I have TMD treated? Why?
posted: Oct. 19, 2022.

TMD occurs when your bite is not properly aligned. It can cause the jaw to experience unnatural stresses and prevent it from resting properly when your mouth is closed. If Read more
The Evolution of the Toothbrush
posted: Oct. 12, 2022.

Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the Read more