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![TMJ: The Root of Your Pain - <p>Temporomandibular joint dysfunction is a really long name… so let’s call it TMJ. That sounds more familiar—you’ve probably heard it before. Maybe some lingering pain in your chewing muscles and bones even have you wondering if you have it. TMJ dysfunction is sometimes called TMD, TMJD, or TMJ Syndrome, especially if there seem to be […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/TMJ-okn1p5t4y65npu2ite7mdw3quz77ygthwpsis5xwvs.jpg)
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction is a really long name… so let’s call it TMJ. That sounds more familiar—you’ve probably heard it before. ...
Continue Reading »![Botox® at the Dentist!? - <p>As specialists in facial anatomy and aesthetics, an increasing number of dentists are taking their skills into the world of Botox. Often associated just with appearances, Botox can be equally as therapeutic as cosmetic. Botox is a purified protein that irons out wrinkles by attaching to a muscle and preventing it from contracting. (Muscle contracting […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Dental-Botox-ojpwhkzazl7i5bg083y1q2ysuvs2lv5eecbuhalu48.jpg)
As specialists in facial anatomy and aesthetics, an increasing number of dentists are taking their skills into the world of Botox. Often associated ju...
Continue Reading »![Fluoride: Good or Bad? - <p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the fluoridation of drinking water is ranked among the ten greatest public health achievements of 20th century America. However, a quick search of the internet tells us that fluoride can actually be toxic if ingested in large enough quantities. So which is true? Do the health […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Fluoride-oj53fy39ndaahqj9lkcg69lmdfyskig0mu4qymtneg.jpg)
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the fluoridation of drinking water is ranked among the ten greatest public health achieve...
Continue Reading »![Is My Child’s Loose Tooth Causing Them Pain? - <p>If you’re a parent or you’re lucky enough to work with infants and toddlers, you know that teething is not the most fun phase they’ll go through. Teeth having to push their way through gum tissue sounds rough, so it’s no surprise that as it happens, your little one will likely be sensitive and in […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Loose-Tooth-og3651bfwaautbuzxos4ysai43inq3kdgwcn9w014o.jpg)
If you’re a parent or you’re lucky enough to work with infants and toddlers, you know that teething is not the most fun phase they’ll go through...
Continue Reading »![The Smoking Gun: Tobacco & Oral Health - <p>They say not everything natural is good for you. Nature has many poisons that humans have experimented with and learned the hard way to avoid. Tobacco is a popular plant that we’ve learned can really do a number on your health. Using tobacco is a personal and communal practice that can be really hard to […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Tobacco-ofdamj7d8y3ex0livpqiclmtjstdd8wv8io6hbxy2g.jpg)
They say not everything natural is good for you. Nature has many poisons that humans have experimented with and learned the hard way to avoid. Tobacco...
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