Tag: Dental Health

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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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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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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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The Truth About Fillings

When someone laughs or opens their mouth widely, you get a glimpse into their mouth. If you just see white teeth, you might assume they have healthy teeth with no cavities. In previous generations, it was more common to see a lot of metal in those molars. Dentistry has evolved in terms of technology and …

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Common Causes of Sensitive Teeth

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 …

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How Do You Get Cavities?

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 …

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When to Start Taking Kids to the Dentist

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 …

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Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive?

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 …

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