Dental Blog

Klement Family Dental

New Year’s Resolutions for Your Dental Health

With 2018 knocking on our door and a brand-new year ahead of us, our thoughts turn to personal changes we want to make. A new job, a better social life, a fresh relationship—the New Year brings new resolutions and hope for better days ahead. However, if the thought of smiling makes you cringe, improving your …

Read More

Klement Family Dental

How to Protect Kids’ Dental Health in Winter

Wintertime is here, along with challenges for protecting kids’ teeth. Discover how to ensure your child’s teeth stay healthy, despite lures like hot chocolate and outdoor winter sports. Protecting your kids’ dental health in winter brings a few extra challenges, like the lure of hot chocolate, sugar cookies and rough-and-tumble outdoor play. With some planning …

Read More

Klement Family Dental

5 Easy Home Remedies for Your Toothache

Anyone who’s suffered through a late-night or weekend toothache can attest to the complete disruption it causes. Avoid a midnight run to the drug store with these home remedies. They can alleviate mild to moderate discomfort and you probably already have everything you need in a cupboard. Dental pain can originate from a variety of …

Read More

Klement Family Dental

Give the Gift of a Healthy Smile

A beautiful smile is important to most everyone. Why not make a friend or family member feel special by giving a gift that is just for them? Here are five great gifts to help your loved ones keep their teeth healthy and looking great! 1. Electric toothbrushA quality electric toothbrush is more effective at removing plaque …

Read More

Klement Family Dental

Cold Weather and Teeth Sensitivity

Have you ever noticed that you experience tooth pain or discomfort during chilly weather? If so, you’re not alone. Colder weather can cause a variety of dental complaints, including tooth discomfort and sensitivity. Here are several factors that may cause your teeth to feel sensitive or uncomfortable during cold weather. Sudden Temperature Changes Your teeth …

Read More

Klement Family Dental

5 Low-Sugar Treats for Healthy Holidays

During the holidays, it’s easy to get carried away with the over-indulging. An extra forkful of pecan pie leads to feelings of guilt and remorse three slices later. But it doesn’t have to. With healthier twists on the classics and wholesome options on the table, you can have a healthy holiday season that keeps your …

Read More

Klement Family Dental

Healthy School Lunches Maximize Dental Health

Tired of peanut butter and jelly sandwich in a boring brown paper bag? Kick up the school lunch game a notch with these healthy school lunches that also provide major dental health benefits. Kids like variety so provide an assortment of foods to keep them engaged. Get kids excited about healthy school lunches by letting …

Read More

Klement Family Dental

5 Tips for Aging Teeth That Will Make You Smile

You may think healthy teeth are only for the young, but there are several good reasons to protect your teeth as you age. Missing teeth can cause bite misalignment, discomfort and create dietary challenges, and keeping your teeth healthy may even help you live longer. If that’s got your attention, here are five tips to …

Read More

Klement Family Dental

5 Ways to Have a Tooth-Friendly Halloween

Goblins and zombies and ghosts, oh my! Halloween is the time for all things scary and that even includes the food. Considering how much sugar is in the average piece of candy, it’s no wonder your kid’s dentist is terrified of the spooky season. Try the five tricks below to turn tooth-destroying snacks into dentist- …

Read More

Klement Family Dental

How the Great Pumpkin Can Help Your Child Skip Cavities

Let the Great Pumpkin help your child enjoy Halloween while avoiding some of the many cavity-causing treats. Not only can sugar from Halloween candy make a typical rule-following child’s behavior go haywire, but sugar can also wreak havoc on a child’s teeth. Consider an alternative to letting children eat all that candy this year by …

Read More