Clearwater Family Dental

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Dr. Rodeghero offers a wide range of services to his clients including digital x-rays, porcelain crown and bridge, safe amalgam (silver) filling removal, holistic root canal therapy, LANAP Periodontal Laser Therapy which provides treatment for gum disease without scalpels or sutures, extractions and dentures.

09/03/2026

Now Featured in Biohack Yourself Magazine

Guess what just landed in our waiting room. 📖👀

The latest edition of Biohack Yourself is here — and Dr. Theresa is in it.

Here's what the Biohack Yourself crew said about biological dentistry in Clearwater: "I've heard so many testimonials from patients with so many problems with their body — and who knew that dentistry would solve their issues?"

Biological dentistry looks at the mouth as part of the whole body, not a separate department. It's been the foundation of our practice for years, and we're honored to see it recognized.

Come grab a copy at your next visit. ☕📍 215 S. Myrtle Ave, Downtown Clearwater
📞 (727) 442-3363
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"Your Teeth Are Wired to Your Brain"Your teeth are wired straight into your brain. Literally.The trigeminal nerve — the ...
09/02/2026

"Your Teeth Are Wired to Your Brain"

Your teeth are wired straight into your brain. Literally.

The trigeminal nerve — the largest nerve in your head — runs from every tooth into the parts of your brain that handle pain, emotion, and memory.

It doesn't stop there. Chewing pumps blood to your hippocampus (your memory center), and a review of 34,000 adults found each missing tooth raised the risk of cognitive impairment by about 1.4%.

Gum disease bacteria can travel too — P. gingivalis has been found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's. It's a link, not proof of cause, but it's one more reason healthy gums matter.

The good news: protecting your brain is as simple as protecting your smile. Floss daily, treat gum disease early, replace missing teeth, and keep up with cleanings every 6 months.

Swipe through, then save this for the next time someone asks why oral health matters.

08/31/2026

"If you don't have healthy teeth, you'll never have a healthy body." — Dr. David Minkoff

Read that again. It's that important.

Dr. Minkoff is no ordinary doctor. He owns LIFEWORKS WELLNESS CENTER where he treats patients with severe medical conditions. He's also an accomplished marathon runner who still runs weekly - today.

The fact is, most people don't think their dental health, the relationship dental health plays in overall health, and the brain body connection. It's time we started paying attention.

If it's been more than six months since your last cleaning, this is your sign. Call us or book online at myclearwaterfamilydental.com. We'd love to see you and your family. Biohack Yourself Media

08/28/2026

Before she was Dr. Theresa, she was the dentist’s kid. 🦷

Small farm town. Dad talking about his patients at the dinner table every night.

She didn’t just learn dentistry — she grew up inside it. And the part she fell in love with is the part that still drives Clearwater Family Dental today: helping someone in pain walk out with a real solution.

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08/23/2026

3 things I’d never do with my teeth as a Dental Assistant:
Chew ice. Enamel is hard but brittle. Ice creates micro-fractures that build up over time, and eventually one bite cracks a tooth or a filling.
Use teeth as tools. Opening packages, tearing tape, holding things, that’s stress the tooth wasn’t built for, and chipped front teeth are one of the most common things we see from it.
Skip professional cleanings. Hardened tartar can’t be brushed or flossed off once it forms. It takes instruments to remove, and left alone it’s what drives gum disease.

08/18/2026

Bleeding means the gum tissue is inflamed, usually from plaque and bacteria sitting along the gumline. Inflamed tissue breaks down, which gives bacteria a direct route into the bloodstream. It’s also the early stage of gum disease, and early is the point where it’s still reversible.The good news is that gingivitis responds quickly to a professional cleaning and better home care. Left alone, it can progress to periodontitis, where bone loss starts and the damage doesn’t come back.

08/13/2026

Floss first, then brush. Flossing loosens the plaque and food packed between your teeth. If you brush first, all of that is still sitting there, and you’ve already used your toothpaste. Flossing first breaks it up so the brush can actually sweep it away, and it lets your toothpaste reach the surfaces between your teeth, which is exactly where cavities like to start.
Floss last and you’re leaving that loosened debris right where it was. One small order change, better results from the same two minutes.

08/10/2026

A root canal removes the infected nerve and seals the inside of the tooth. But that seal isn’t permanent, and the canals inside a tooth branch in ways that can’t always be fully cleaned. If bacteria are left behind, or if the crown on top starts to break down and lets new bacteria in, the tooth can become infected again.
Reinfection can happen without pain or obvious symptoms, which is part of why it goes undetected.
A regular X-ray is flat, so infection at the tip of the root can hide behind bone or another root. A 3D cone beam scan shows the tooth from every angle, which is why we use one for patients with root canal teeth.
Have older root canals? Book an evaluation.

08/07/2026

Silver fillings contain mercury. Over years of chewing and grinding, they can release mercury v***r that gets absorbed into the body, not just the mouth. Older amalgam fillings also expand and contract with temperature, which raises the risk of cracking the tooth around them. Removing them is where technique matters most, because drilling out an amalgam filling releases far more v***r than leaving it alone. That’s why we follow the Safe Mercury Removal Protocol: a rubber dam to keep the mouth isolated, protective cap and gown, high-speed suction to capture v***r at the source, and activated charcoal with a chelator rinse afterward.
Doy have old silver fillings?

07/31/2026

💙 A comfortable dental experience starts with a team that truly cares.
We’re grateful for this patient’s kind words and trust in our team. From explaining every step to making sure patients feel at ease, we’re here to create a positive experience every visit. 🦷✨

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215 S Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL
33756

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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