It’s quite common for children to fear coming to the dentist. As a parent, you can help overcome their anxiety and start them on a lifelong path to good oral health. Here are five tips to help your child overcome a fear of the dentist. 1. Start early The American Dental Association recommends your child …
Common Causes of Sensitive Teeth Tooth sensitivity is one of the biggest complaints dentists in St Petersburg get from their patients. Sensitive teeth make eating uncomfortable and brushing painful. There are effective treatments for tooth sensitivity, but it’s important to know what’s causing the problem. That way, your dentist can recommend the appropriate course of …
How Do You Get Cavities? Cavities are spots in your teeth where the enamel has decayed. The hole or “cavity” must be filled by a dentist in St. Petersburg or the problem will cause more damage to your teeth. Why do cavities occur? You probably know it has to do with sugar and not brushing …
When to Start Taking Kids to the Dentist Children should visit the dentist when they are two to three years old. At Klement Family Dental, we do a complimentary Happy Visit for young children before their 3rd birthday. During this visit, we introduce them to the office and lean them back in the chair so …
At Klement Family Dental, parents often ask us how to instill good oral hygiene habits in their kids. We’ve offered some tips on our blog which you can read here. While these tips will certainly help you show your kids the importance of regular brushing and flossing, consider using another tactic: the Tooth Fairy. The …
These days, it’s common for dentists to recommend wisdom teeth be removed before you even realize these third molars are there. Even so, you should be aware of the warning signs of impacted wisdom teeth so you can talk with your dentist in St. Petersburg, FL about the problem. …
When you bite into a delicious spoonful of ice cream, you look forward to the cold, creamy goodness. You don’t expect to wince in pain as soon as the icy treat hits a sensitive tooth. If you’re like many people, sensitive teeth can be a problem at meal time. A twinge of pain can be …
How to Pick the Best Toothpaste All toothpaste is the same, right? Not exactly. With so many different formulas on the market today, it’s vital to educate yourself about what’s available and what will work best for your teeth. Just the Basics Available in a gel or a paste, most commercial toothpastes include: An abrasive …
Flossing is one of the most important things you can do to maintain good oral hygiene. But how often should you do it? And is there a right way? …
Typical store-bought smoothies have excessive amounts of sugar. Cut back on your sugar intake by enjoying these healthy smoothies at home. The dentists and hygienists at Klement Family Dental will thank you — and so will your teeth! …
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ST PETERSBURG
7650 38th Ave., N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Phone: 727-498-1959
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425 22nd Ave., N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
Phone: 727-498-7581
