Clement Jerry T, DDS

Alrighty, Dr. Clement has been my dentist since I was five years old.
I have always felt cared for, and looked out for when I was there; in fact, as a kid I used to fall asleep during checkups because I felt so comfortable. I’ve had the same dental hygenist as well; she was fresh out of school when I met her, and has married and is now the mother of a seven year old. It’s awesome how they’re an incredibly friendly, family-​centered dentist’s office. In a testament to how awesome they are, both sides of my family (three generations of it), now see Dr. Clement, and I drive up twice a year from San Diego to see him too.
However, Dr. C is eventually phasing out his practice and letting another accomplished dentist, Dr. Stewart, take his place in the next few years. As Dr. C only works Mondays and Thursdays – and had this week off, when I saw him on the 27^th, I had Dr. Stewart instead. Fair enough.
Until he found a minor tooth decay on the side of two teeth. And decided to take care of it then and there.
Now, I’m a dedicated Christian of Protestant extraction, but I went to Catholic school, and immediately my mind jumped to Saint Apollonia (
), the patron saint of dentists and toothaches. And although Dr. Stewart was nice and extraordinarily professional, I was a bit freaked out as I almost NEVER have tooth issues. I was nicely novocained for a quick process that he made better with his friendliness, but having a numb face for a few hours didn’t help. And neither did you, Saint Apollonia. :-p
That being said, Dr. Clement’s office is an incredibly inviting place. If you’re in the South Bay, make him your dentist.