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![Is It Time for Braces Already? - <p>These days, people of all ages receive orthodontic treatment, but many of us still associate braces with the awkward and angsty pre-teen and teen years. While some kids are excited about braces because they know some “cool” teenagers who have them, others may worry about how braces might look or feel. Mom and Dad are […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Age-of-Orthodontics-qakspogjiaz7krhve1qcveek3b57osvw7ievox5bco.jpg)
These days, people of all ages receive orthodontic treatment, but many of us still associate braces with the awkward and angsty pre-teen and teen year...
Continue Reading »![Can My Child’s Asthma Affect Their Dental Health? - <p>Did you know more than 26 million Americans have asthma, and it’s the leading chronic disease in children? As dental health professionals that understand how deeply your oral and overall health rely on one another and want both to be optimal for your child, we feel it’s important to talk about how asthma might affect […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Oral-Health-with-Asthma-q8vv9ttogzf30mw8thlvhni44pwyc3vd0qii5lmx14.jpg)
Did you know more than 26 million Americans have asthma, and it’s the leading chronic disease in children? As dental health professionals that under...
Continue Reading »![How Do I Answer My Child’s Dental Questions? - <p>Kids aren’t afraid to ask questions about everything under the sun, and teeth are just one of the many mysteries they will ponder. At Family Dental Practice, our pediatric patients come up with some of the most interesting questions we hear—and we hear questions all day! Most of the time, kids’ questions about teeth are […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Dental-Questions-q8vucp0hk827rh0vao0b3ii6ar8607bzgqnc5grid4.jpg)
Kids aren’t afraid to ask questions about everything under the sun, and teeth are just one of the many mysteries they will ponder. At Family Dental ...
Continue Reading »![Why Haven’t My Child’s Permanent Teeth Come In? - <p>If your child’s permanent adult teeth haven’t emerged in a timely manner, you may wonder if there is a reason to worry. Family Dental Practice would like to share a few possible reasons permanent adult teeth can be delayed. Is There Enough Space for the New Teeth to Grow? The most common reason for permanent […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Permanent-Teeth-q7izyppbryf6vwolejci21qpscmsdvuul0wkcl8ptk.jpg)
If your child’s permanent adult teeth haven’t emerged in a timely manner, you may wonder if there is a reason to worry. Family Dental Practice wou...
Continue Reading »![Have You Been Avoiding the Dentist? - <p>We’ve all got our reasons. Money. Time. The fear of pain. Juggling insurance. Facing one more reminder that we really should be flossing more. Any of these might cause us to avoid and put off regular visits to the dentist. Has it been so long since you saw a dentist that you’re not even sure […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Avoiding-the-Dentist-q5w0550hirrkxlkqxtvticmysoabvll2b5yxqnnet4.jpg)
We’ve all got our reasons. Money. Time. The fear of pain. Juggling insurance. Facing one more reminder that we really should be flossing more. Any o...
Continue Reading »![Fun Dental Facts – Did You Know? - <p>Dentistry is serious medicine, and daily oral hygiene is a top priority. But teeth can be pretty fun, too—not to mention fascinating. For starters, have you ever seen the full sets of baby teeth and adult teeth present in a child’s head x-ray? Go ahead, look it up. There are tons of interesting dental facts […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Dental-Facts-q4j8hmapmqwu7k7r3re55jeqeae3jvzpysc6o850hk.jpg)
Dentistry is serious medicine, and daily oral hygiene is a top priority. But teeth can be pretty fun, too—not to mention fascinating. For starters, ...
Continue Reading »![Why Does My Jaw Hurt? - <p>If your jaw clicks when it opens, or you can’t fully open it, or you have pain in your face and trouble chewing, then you’re among the 15% of Americans who have chronic jaw pain. Your jaw joint is called the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. The name comes from the jaw’s role to connect your […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Jaw-Pain-q2xsb3ofbqahafk06vwk2dkvid8a1hpx3548psldx4.jpg)
If your jaw clicks when it opens, or you can’t fully open it, or you have pain in your face and trouble chewing, then you’re among the 15% of Amer...
Continue Reading »![Oral Hygiene for Families on the Go - <p>Today’s families seem to be busier than they were in the past—lots of homework, extracurricular activities, and hopefully, some quality time spent with the family. Here are a few ideas from Family Dental Practice to make consistent oral hygiene a little more convenient: Brushing teeth in the shower: as hard as it is to get […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Busy-Family-Hygiene-q08fpy1q8vpbhxhg3ax0zpqlv58662slnlgwgaxg3c.jpg)
Today’s families seem to be busier than they were in the past—lots of homework, extracurricular activities, and hopefully, some quality time spent...
Continue Reading »![Baby Dentistry: Teething & Other Joys - <p>It’s easy to think that baby teeth aren’t that important. They make their grand entrance (however painfully) and leave your baby’s mouth soon thereafter. But your baby’s oral health is very important, both in the present and to set the stage for a lifetime of health. Today Family Dental Practice would like to talk about […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Baby-Dentistry-pu13wiiujh5lsdox1lyvuqe7h7roqz4v94ab66rge0.jpg)
It’s easy to think that baby teeth aren’t that important. They make their grand entrance (however painfully) and leave your baby’s mouth soon th...
Continue Reading »![Is Flossing Really Necessary? - <p>How do you feel when you see that little plastic floss container in your medicine cabinet? Eagerness to achieve that clean feeling in your mouth? Or regret over a habit you have trouble keeping? Did you get excited about recent headlines saying flossing isn’t necessary? We’re sorry to break the news, but as your oral […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Flossing-psotxfd425j21hvlw54h8tiipuzb5j4tesbwvdlv3s.jpg)
How do you feel when you see that little plastic floss container in your medicine cabinet? Eagerness to achieve that clean feeling in your mouth? Or r...
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.
