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Gratitude and Thanksgiving

Expressing gratitude not only changes how you feel about your own life, it can improve relationships and make you happier, according to the Harvard Mental Health Letter. At Klement Family Dental, we count our blessings every day. We’re grateful for our wonderful patients and fellow staff members. We’re grateful for the insurance that allows many …

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White for Life: What is it and Why Should I Get it?

Do you ever admire someone’s teeth because they gleam? They’re always white and look so healthy. Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile and one of the least expensive, too. It’s getting even easier now with a program called White for Life. White for Life is a unique program at …

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Whitening Home Care Instructions

Place trays in mouth for 30 minutes. Blush and floss to remove debris – do not use toothpaste! Place a small amount of Opalescence on each tooth cell. Only whiten the “facial” side of the teeth, the portion you see when you smile. **Fillings and crowns will not change color! After tray removal, brush away …

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Halloween Candy Buy Back Program

Klement Family Dental Participates in the Halloween Candy Buy Back Program!

This Halloween, Klement Family Dental invites you to bring in your Halloween candy for a cause! Klement Family Dental will buy your candy for CASH and donate these sweets to American troops overseas! For each pound of wrapped candy, Klement Family Dental will give you $1 (up to five pounds). The Halloween Candy Buy Back …

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5 Tips to Make Flossing a Habit

You know flossing is good for you. It removes food particles from between your teeth, which helps prevent cavities between the teeth. It helps eliminate bad breath. It removes plaque from hard-to-reach spaces. And it’s good for your gums. So why is it so difficult to make flossing a habit? Here are five tips to …

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Why Healthy Gums are Needed for Braces

If you or your child is considering braces, you need more than just a good orthodontist and misaligned teeth. You need healthy gums. Gums are the tissue that help hold your teeth in place. If your gums aren’t in good shape, there might also be problems with an unhealthy jaw bone, which can cause bone …

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Oral Surgery Post Op Instructions

1. Do not rinse mouth 24 hours. Tomorrow, gently rinse mouth every 3-4 hours, especially after meals, using ¼ teaspoon salt in a glass of warm water. Continue rinses for several days 2. Do not eat anything hot today. Do not eat anything that you would need to chew a lot. 3. Following extractions, some …

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How to Prevent Food and Drink From Staining Teeth

Some of your favorite foods might be causing your teeth to stain. While it’s not fun to see your teeth lose their whiteness or get subtle stains, understanding what causes those stains can help you eliminate them going forward. Tooth staining is caused by a few things, including strong pigments in foods, tannins that allow …

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Use Your Dental Insurance Before Year-End

As the end of the year is in sight, it’s time to think about dental and medical benefits that may expire on December 31. While dental insurance plans differ in their specific benefits, they typically have some commonalities, like providing a higher levels of coverage for one or two dental cleanings a year and paying …

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Interesting Facts About Dentures

Dentures can be a mystery to patients who don’t have them. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about how they work and how to care for them, even for those who wear dentures. Before getting to the interesting facts about dentures, let’s start with the basics. What are dentures? Dentures are removable false …

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