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![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 »![The Importance of Dental X-Rays - <p>The technology of dental medicine is advancing by the minute. There are now sophisticated techniques for diagnosing and tracking oral cancer, correcting crooked teeth in less than a year, treating periodontitis (advanced gum disease) without surgery, and much more. Yet, when it comes down to diagnosing issues and creating an effective treatment plan, nothing beats […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/X-Rays-q1s0zw225t64m2qadk4rf66mnzxoxg78dwx1arosl4.png)
The technology of dental medicine is advancing by the minute. There are now sophisticated techniques for diagnosing and tracking oral cancer, correcti...
Continue Reading »![Pregnant Moms & Oral Health: Brushing & Flossing for Two - <p>There are so many things to be concerned about when you find out you’re expecting. Eating right, taking enough vitamins, getting enough rest, telling your husband there is absolutely no way you are naming your firstborn son Bud Light… but what about your teeth? There’s an old saying—“you lose a tooth for every baby”—but those […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Brushing-Flossing-for-Two-q1s07ibhswbg1xyf3shamu0ky5tpigj05fs8mzrqgo.jpg)
There are so many things to be concerned about when you find out you’re expecting. Eating right, taking enough vitamins, getting enough rest, tellin...
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 »![Ice Cravings – A Sign of Something Worse? - <p>We all know someone who asks for extra ice just so they can chew on it. And we’ve probably all heard that chewing ice is not healthy for your teeth. So what’s the truth? Is it best to put a stop to ice chewing? Absolutely, and for more reasons than most people are aware of. […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Chewing-Ice-q08f5kvm63tny32f0i00yur2illve5xyusm64h4iwo.jpg)
We all know someone who asks for extra ice just so they can chew on it. And we’ve probably all heard that chewing ice is not healthy for your teeth....
Continue Reading »![What a Great Smile! Dental Bonding for Kids - <p>Dental bonding is a versatile cosmetic and restorative dental procedure that can be performed on patients of all ages. It can repair damage, fill gaps, and improve the look and structure of teeth. Family Dental Practice wants all our patients to enjoy healthy, confident smiles, and if your child faces problems with chipped, misshapen or […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Bonding-for-Kids-pykzh5tbe1q55354vjiwnpgo3svl9agmfirw9zxgoo.jpg)
Dental bonding is a versatile cosmetic and restorative dental procedure that can be performed on patients of all ages. It can repair damage, fill gaps...
Continue Reading »![Is Fluoride Safe for Kids? - <p>At Family Dental Practice, we know that Watertown parents work hard to prioritize their child’s health and happiness—you can count on us to do the same! The smiles of your children are a contagious expression of delight, and our role as their oral healthcare provider is to protect those precious pearly whites. That’s why we […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Fluoride-Kids-pyky4gsbc12dobvi7zrozhu086w1hs582i3c8y4p14.jpg)
At Family Dental Practice, we know that Watertown parents work hard to prioritize their child’s health and happiness—you can count on us to do the...
Continue Reading »![I Had Braces, Now My Jaw Hurts: Can Orthodontics Cause TMJ? - <p>You had braces when you were younger and never experienced any jaw pain or other TMJ symptoms prior. Then, after you completed your orthodontic treatment, you developed a pain in your jaw, maybe accompanied by popping, locking, clenching and grinding. Maybe you developed these symptoms shortly after having your braces removed, maybe it was a […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Can-Ortho-Cause-TMJ-px3a4reeom0whrlvbvwqymj6jme40cp2xiv43b4xiw.jpg)
You had braces when you were younger and never experienced any jaw pain or other TMJ symptoms prior. Then, after you completed your orthodontic treatm...
Continue Reading »![Local Anesthetic – Is it Safe? - <p>If you get to go on a tropical vacation, your ability to feel the warm sun and the smooth sand is crucial to enjoying the atmosphere. There are, however, times in life when you would rather not feel anything. Getting a dental procedure can be one of those times—as important as the procedure might be. […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Local-Anesthetic-px39kw387otp2igwcspnr51ehebsaotcj6elvqlj20.jpg)
If you get to go on a tropical vacation, your ability to feel the warm sun and the smooth sand is crucial to enjoying the atmosphere. There are, howev...
Continue Reading »![Straight Talk on Straight Teeth: Do Braces Hurt? - <p>Orthodontic treatments have been around for centuries, but luckily the materials and methods used have been updated with the expansion of education and technology. If they hadn’t, you might see metal bands or golden wires wrapped all the way around teeth instead of small brackets held in place by wires—or worse, cords made from animal […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Do-Braces-Hurt-pvhbsx2i531txrxtdlw9tbtjoddyfirnk7vnv8a7qw.jpg)
Orthodontic treatments have been around for centuries, but luckily the materials and methods used have been updated with the expansion of education an...
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.
