Why Professional Cleanings are Important

January 14th, 2026

Regular dental cleanings and checkups at our New Smyrna Beach, FL office are an excellent way to ensure everything is A-OK in your mouth. There’s a reason the American Dental Association recommends a professional cleaning every six months! Here’s what you can usually expect during your visit with Dr. Kilman: Head and neck examination: The…
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Pediatric Dental Emergency Know-How

January 7th, 2026

Parents are usually expert at taking care of their children’s injuries. You know how to disinfect a cut, soothe a bump on the head, and apply a bandage faster than you can blink. But what happens if your child suffers a dental injury? Teeth can get broken, knocked out, or displaced from a forceful impact,…
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Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!

December 31st, 2025

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the official holiday for ushering in the new year. The idea was to yell, cheer, and blow horns to scare away all the evil spirits of…
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Avoid the Emergency Room for Dental Problems

December 24th, 2025

There are certainly situations when going to an emergency room is the best response for your problem. A severe injury to your mouth, jaw, or face would qualify. However, when it comes to long-term solutions for other dental problems, an emergency room visit may fall short. If you suffer from a major toothache, cavity, a…
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