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![How to Handle Common Dental Emergencies - <p>Dental emergencies can occur when you least expect them, causing discomfort and anxiety. Knowing how to respond can make a significant difference in preserving your oral health and alleviating pain until you can see a dentist. Here’s a guide on how to handle some of the most common dental emergencies. Toothache A toothache can be […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/How-to-Handle-Common-Dental-Emergencies-qwm5ci9k0br972kltqcx31m63cuvqffww0j9vc7ws8.jpg)
Dental emergencies can occur when you least expect them, causing discomfort and anxiety. Knowing how to respond can make a significant difference in p...
Continue Reading »![A Real Nail Biter - <p>We all have those nervous habits we turn to when we feel awkward, stressed, or just plain bored. If your choice vice is biting your nails, you need to know that it can cause a lot of distress to your oral health and overall health. Watertown dentist, Dr. Buchholtz at Family Dental Practice, shares why […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Nail-Biting-qu1zikwql4ri9ymusavsjsrigyws939ttd7w3lydh4.jpg)
We all have those nervous habits we turn to when we feel awkward, stressed, or just plain bored. If your choice vice is biting your nails, you need to...
Continue Reading »![Animal-Assisted Therapy & Dentistry - <p>Assistance animals prescribed for many conditions and situations have become a frequent topic of discussion in recent years. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, many businesses must allow service animals to accompany disabled individuals into any public area of a facility. For example, a hospital would allow the presence of a service animal in exam […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Animal-Assisted-Therapy-2-qu1zii380mnnb4qy8rnwubh4otaolzymsz9fns2jzs.jpg)
Assistance animals prescribed for many conditions and situations have become a frequent topic of discussion in recent years. Under the Americans with ...
Continue Reading »![Filling in the Gaps: Restoring Your Smile & Quality of Life - <p>Life is full of surprises, and while we’d love for all of them to be smile-inducing, that’s not entirely realistic—and there may be many reasons you hide your smile. If you’re hiding your smile because of one or more missing teeth, we want you to know you’re not alone. 120 million people in the U.S. […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Tooth-Replacement-Options-qt8q9tkl65kucsud12oi8glo0bshotd72tz6fvifg8.jpg)
Life is full of surprises, and while we’d love for all of them to be smile-inducing, that’s not entirely realistic—and there may be many reasons...
Continue Reading »![Relief from Dry, Chapped & Cracked Lips - <p>We’re no strangers to extreme temperatures and dry weather, and our lips are proof. Most of us experience chapped lips at some point during the year; it’s not uncommon to see lips suffering from annoying, painful cracks. Here at Family Dental Practice, we keep abreast of the oral health needs of Watertown, so here are […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Cracked-Lips-qt8q9vg9jtnf00rmq3hrdg4l73j847knr3a5effn3s.jpg)
We’re no strangers to extreme temperatures and dry weather, and our lips are proof. Most of us experience chapped lips at some point during the year...
Continue Reading »![Signs Your Child May Have a Dental Problem - <p>Examining your child’s mouth isn’t easy! Their bone structure is still developing, and they might have difficulty opening wide—if they don’t, you’ll probably need a flashlight and a dental mirror for examination. Your Watertown, WI dentist, Dr. Buchholtz at Family Dental Practice is equipped with a comfortable dental chair for them to lean back in, […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Signs-of-Dental-Problems-for-Kids-qqwt14gwdmwonrmugxomwuqcx751th22nk9ykm0gjc.jpg)
Examining your child’s mouth isn’t easy! Their bone structure is still developing, and they might have difficulty opening wide—if they don’t, ...
Continue Reading »![Zirconia Crowns for Kids - <p>Zirconia has been used in major medical procedures like hip replacement for many years due to its strength and biocompatibility. It took the dental industry until the early 2000s to catch up, beginning with adult dental procedures such as dental implants, root canals, and dental crowns. In 2010, zirconia became available for use in pediatric […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Zirconia-Crowns-Kids-qqwstokw9upyqwfyx7vyo8bzmdtfvqikmqcksr1nso.jpg)
Zirconia has been used in major medical procedures like hip replacement for many years due to its strength and biocompatibility. It took the dental in...
Continue Reading »![How Baby Teeth Help Mouths Grow Up Right - <p>Every parent remembers seeing their baby’s first teeth emerge, watching the rest pop up, and finally cheering as their child loses their first baby tooth, all in the blink of an eye! In fact, baby teeth come and go so quickly that some people are led to believe they don’t have an impact on a […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Baby-Teeth-qp4mi5avr75qerqm9v5foa19hnq9vxa9luod2ab6wo.jpg)
Every parent remembers seeing their baby’s first teeth emerge, watching the rest pop up, and finally cheering as their child loses their first baby ...
Continue Reading »![Orthodontics 101 - <p>A healthy, beautiful smile is important for your overall health and life satisfaction. If your teeth are too close to each other, too far apart, too crooked, or if they fit together uncomfortably when your mouth is closed, it’s likely you have malocclusion. From the root words “mal” for bad, and “occlusion” for closed, malocclusion […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Orthodontics-101-qp4m9gamjd990mda1luo3z0rocl1oprnetfo957ago.jpg)
A healthy, beautiful smile is important for your overall health and life satisfaction. If your teeth are too close to each other, too far apart, too c...
Continue Reading »![DDS vs. DMD: A Dental Degree Breakdown - <p>If you are looking for a dentist in Watertown, WI, you may have picked up on the fact that there are two types of dental degrees – DDS and DMD. Perhaps you’ve noticed that there are far more of one than the other, or maybe they are split 50/50. Either way, you’re probably wondering what […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/DDS-vs-DMD-qnyryo1780vjmtssds3y3wvfehi7np6ul5fzm3sp88.jpg)
If you are looking for a dentist in Watertown, WI, you may have picked up on the fact that there are two types of dental degrees – DDS and DMD. Perh...
Continue Reading »With extended office hours we can find an appointment time that works with your busy schedule. We are also available for emergency appointments on the weekends. We offer comprehensive dental care in the office to include orthodontics, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, pediatric care and more. Don’t wait to take care of your oral health - contact us today for an appointment.
