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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 »![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 »![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 »![Should I Be Screening Myself for Oral Cancer? - <p>In a word: Ab-so-lute-ly! Pretend those hyphens are the “clapping hands” emoji, because we want to emphasize how important it is to get up close and personal with your mouth in the interests of oral cancer detection. Currently, oral cancer kills one person in the United States per hour. The reason it’s so deadly is […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Oral-Cancer-Self-Exams-qkqf8uqynbihoy86cbpn87fwid0o7w7bp2jz17acoo.jpg)
In a word: Ab-so-lute-ly! Pretend those hyphens are the “clapping hands” emoji, because we want to emphasize how important it is to get up close a...
Continue Reading »![Dental Bridges 101 - <p>A hole in your smile is never a positive thing. It negatively affects physical appearance, eating, speaking, and your overall sense of confidence and well-being. Let Family Dental Practice bridge the gap between where you are with your smile and where you want to be! A missing tooth or teeth can also cause jaw pain […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Bridges-qg4simg4w4ktv9a7n4gyugooys44dpwo9h2vxz6oqg.jpg)
A hole in your smile is never a positive thing. It negatively affects physical appearance, eating, speaking, and your overall sense of confidence and ...
Continue Reading »![Your Options for Teeth Straightening - <p>Maybe Mona Lisa would have cracked a real smile if she had been more confident in her teeth! All jokes aside, you don’t have to live every day embarrassed by your own smile. Orthodontic treatments today are much more desirable than those of yesteryear. There are a lot of good reasons to straighten your teeth, […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Teeth-Straightening-qakspqc7vz1s7zf532jm0dxha2vy473cvrpunh2j08.jpg)
Maybe Mona Lisa would have cracked a real smile if she had been more confident in her teeth! All jokes aside, you don’t have to live every day embar...
Continue Reading »![Dental Inlays & Onlays - <p>Cracked, broken, and decayed teeth require restoration or they will break down further until they become infected and/or require extraction. At Family Dental Practice, our goal is to preserve your natural teeth for as long as possible. Depending on the extent and location of the damage, we will likely recommend an inlay, onlay, or crown. […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Inlays-Onlays-q4j85i5ljmbskht9uiv90lguri3scbw9mtmvzu3ooo.jpg)
Cracked, broken, and decayed teeth require restoration or they will break down further until they become infected and/or require extraction. At Family...
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 »![Take it Easy After Tooth Extraction - <p>At Family Dental Practice, we’re here to help you as you teach your little ones how to care for their growing and changing smiles. Sometimes our combined efforts will prevent them from needing dental treatment beyond cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants, but other times we might recommend extraction to get them back on track for […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Extraction-Aftercare-q2xqsdipezdhbr1rr8aiw6qqeqyxvwgiw9qittqk6w.jpg)
At Family Dental Practice, we’re here to help you as you teach your little ones how to care for their growing and changing smiles. Sometimes our com...
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.
