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![Adult Braces: What to Expect at Your First Appointment - <p>Orthodontics Aren’t Just Kid Stuff The use of orthodontic appliances to improve smiles isn’t just for kids and teens anymore. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, about one million Americans and Canadians over the age of 18 wear braces or aligners, and the use of adult orthodontics rose 24 percent between 1989 and 2008. […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Adults-First-Ortho-Appointment-pla91y9lar7zbhpm3a3lhdpflmrpblt1ajw6irbvzs.jpg)
Orthodontics Aren’t Just Kid Stuff The use of orthodontic appliances to improve smiles isn’t just for kids and teens anymore. According to the Aca...
Continue Reading »![When is the Best Time to Get Braces? - <p>The seasons seem to fly by, quickly turning into years. Before you know it, your little one is not so little (they grow up so fast!) and it’s time to consider braces. At Family Dental Practice, we highly recommend early intervention when it comes to orthodontics. Contrary to the popular belief that you should wait […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Summer-Braces-pgxftklqdow2ts9s37199urbozl1as86bgsboy2oc8.jpg)
The seasons seem to fly by, quickly turning into years. Before you know it, your little one is not so little (they grow up so fast!) and it’s time t...
Continue Reading »![Will the Gap in My Child’s Teeth Ever Close? - <p>Diastema is the medical name for a space or gap between two teeth. While the most commonly gapped teeth are the two at upper front and center, a gap can occur between any two teeth. There are many potential causes for gapped teeth, including: Teeth that are too small for the jawbone Teeth that are […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Gapped-Teeth-pe4vzcjk0kjj9uyamnl4kp0lhnt1sqshfxy7mi9tx4.jpg)
Diastema is the medical name for a space or gap between two teeth. While the most commonly gapped teeth are the two at upper front and center, a gap c...
Continue Reading »![Bonding: A Perfect Smile is Always in Style - <p>Whether you’ve never been thrilled with your smile, or it lacks the luster it once had, dental bonding is a multipurpose cosmetic and restorative dental procedure that can be performed on patients of all ages. Bonding has the capability to fill gaps, correct damage, and refurbish the overall structure and look of your teeth. Family […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Bonding-p6fokdbglc31zgnvqhguzy2z5zl0eojs93ewwp53g8.jpg)
Whether you’ve never been thrilled with your smile, or it lacks the luster it once had, dental bonding is a multipurpose cosmetic and restorative de...
Continue Reading »![What to Expect: Your Child’s First Visit to the Orthodontist - <p>If you had to undergo orthodontic treatment as a child or teen, hearing it recommended for your little one might make you wince—we understand! However, we’d like to assure you that just like general dentistry and treatments today, orthodontic care has improved in hopscotch-style leaps and bounds! Thanks to advances in technology and early intervention, […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-First-Ortho-Appointment-p2dqrwzk2yjdsrwxs7nikve4hd37vjxt2kdbvrna2g.jpg)
If you had to undergo orthodontic treatment as a child or teen, hearing it recommended for your little one might make you wince—we understand! Howev...
Continue Reading »![When a Toothache is Not a Toothache - <p>Most of us have experienced a toothache. At their mildest, toothaches may cause just enough discomfort to get on your nerves and disrupt your concentration, but at their worst, they can be debilitating. Because the pain feels like it’s coming from your tooth, it’s natural to assume that all toothaches are caused by cavities, gum […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Toothache-p2dq7v3ia736491ivjm1dxk49fxbo0bybbcfb9dmt4.jpg)
Most of us have experienced a toothache. At their mildest, toothaches may cause just enough discomfort to get on your nerves and disrupt your concentr...
Continue Reading »![Hot on the Trail with Oral Pathology - <p>When it comes to your oral health, we hope you never have any pains or problems. Good preventive care will help you always feel your best! But even with the best habits, dental problems do happen. In that case, oral pathology is the science and medicine that helps diagnose and treat whatever is making you […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Oral-Pathology-p0vlzmspmpvj3btw79u5b2d3vuh8ilcwh7d4g32ens.jpg)
When it comes to your oral health, we hope you never have any pains or problems. Good preventive care will help you always feel your best! But even wi...
Continue Reading »![An Orthodontics Overview - <p>The root word “ortho” means “straight or upright.” Orthodontics— you guessed it – help make your teeth straight. But oh, how it can do so much more! A lovely smile with straight teeth and an even bite is equal parts functional and beautiful – and thanks to scientific progress, all that can be yours. Orthodontics […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Orthodontics-Overview-p0vlgwufii8xux0uioin5aflykr27m1cwjlzcotol4.jpg)
The root word “ortho” means “straight or upright.” Orthodontics— you guessed it – help make your teeth straight. But oh, how it can do so ...
Continue Reading »![What to Do in a Dental Emergency - <p>Accidents are never planned and rarely anticipated, but good dental care is always ready and available 24/7. Like all medical emergencies, dental emergencies require quality care, and fast! Here’s what to do if you think you have a dental emergency on your hands. What is a Dental Emergency? If you are in a lot of […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Emergency-Dentistry-oze1dacnd8yswba4nmh57kkra7tcubp5cwdqwk4rso.jpg)
Accidents are never planned and rarely anticipated, but good dental care is always ready and available 24/7. Like all medical emergencies, dental emer...
Continue Reading »![Senior Dentistry: Embrace Healthy Aging - <p>Someone once said, “Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” How true! While it can be frustrating to watch your health change as you age, you don’t have to accept poor oral health and tooth loss as just an inevitable part of the aging process. Your oral health is just […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Senior-Dentistry-oze0thuzgtvgfw1282hxpkdd05d4rr4lyxvp4th6t4.jpg)
Someone once said, “Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” How true! While it can be frustrating to watch your health c...
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.
