Christel Haberland

Pediatric dentistry keeps smiles bright in the city’s Southside neighborhood. Christel Haberland operates quietly on 5th Street, a tidy brick storefront between shaded sidewalks and the occasional breeze off Tampa Bay. Parents swing by for early-morning cleanings, molar sealants after lunch, or quick checks before weekend tee-ball games. Behind the unassuming storefront, hygienists focus on fluoride treatments and space-maintainers, while the dentist behind the name handles space analysis and interceptive orthodontics. Every visit ends with a stick-on sticker not meant for Instagram—just sticky confirmation that the little ones made it through another round.

The office sits at 601 5th St S St. Petersburg, FL 33701, steps from local cafés and the occasional food-truck serenade. Dial 727-822-1814 to chat about crowns for tiny molars or urgent toothaches after school. Grab the map directions here and look for the small blue awning marking the spot. After clinic hours the block turns sleepy, sidewalks empty, and the streetlights flicker on over quiet single-family homes—perfect for scanning the yard for fireflies once the last dental check is done.