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![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 »![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 »![Do Whitening Strips Actually Work? - <p>Whitening strips are among the most popular health and beauty products in Watertown. Brightening up your pearly whites is a great way to give your smile a boost, and with all the over-the-counter options, there’s no reason not to pick one up and try it out. Family Dental Practice wants you to be informed about every […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Whitening-Strips-q7iymgnky4dawirr5ohy282w0agh98avy7b9h8s988.jpg)
Whitening strips are among the most popular health and beauty products in Watertown. Brightening up your pearly whites is a great way to give your smi...
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 »![Strategies for Teasing: Helping Kids Feel Better About Their Smile - <p>Every kid feels uncomfortable in social situations sometimes, especially when they feel they “look different”—and studies show the #1 reason kids are bullied for their appearance is the way their teeth look. Bullies sense this discomfort and annoy, anger, and confuse kids who already feel vulnerable—and if the child being teased is openly reactive, the […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Bullying-Strategies-q5vyp7fhxao9h70f6vqv8yf59a99lmey64e67angl4.jpg)
Every kid feels uncomfortable in social situations sometimes, especially when they feel they “look different”—and studies show the #1 reason kid...
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 »![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 »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.
