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![Dental Insurance FAQ: The Basics - <p>At Family Dental Practice, we understand that dental insurance can be a tricky thing to navigate. Evaluating dental plans and considering deductibles, benefits, which treatments are covered, and the mountain of other information insurance companies provide can be a headache in and of itself. Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro wants every Watertown patient to have […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Insurance-FAQ-po9xrwn0m10lgg6oapbiweo7fnnpav3cm3dwzhfflk.jpg)
At Family Dental Practice, we understand that dental insurance can be a tricky thing to navigate. Evaluating dental plans and considering deductibles,...
Continue Reading »![Crowning Glory: Esthetic Dental Crowns - <p>The first known dental crowns were made as far back as 200 A.D. when Etruscans used gold to create crowns and bridges. Can you imagine what the process must have been like without the technology we have now? If you’d rather not, we can’t blame you! Thanks to digital x-rays and impressions, dentists today can […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Crown-Materials-pnbfsskmeovg63kksku3dln4sl1jx02nqmqlk91hvc.jpg)
The first known dental crowns were made as far back as 200 A.D. when Etruscans used gold to create crowns and bridges. Can you imagine what the proces...
Continue Reading »![How to Choose the Right Pediatric Dentist for Your Child - <p>Being the parent of a little one (or a couple or a few) means making a lot of decisions each day—what to dress them in, what to feed them, what books to read, toys to purchase, schools in your district. There are also a lot of questions you’ll ask, such as: “How do I care […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Choosing-a-Pediatric-Dentist-pnbfh0neser4pyocjzlcn2m8vt30hibpscim4gi1tk.jpg)
Being the parent of a little one (or a couple or a few) means making a lot of decisions each day—what to dress them in, what to feed them, what book...
Continue Reading »![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 »![Does Your Child Have Painful Sores in Their Mouth? This Virus Could be the Cause - <p>You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Open mouth, insert foot” to describe a moment in which someone’s said something they wish they hadn’t, but have you heard of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? Despite it being a relatively common virus, it’s one that makes a lot of parents furrow their brow in confusion. Maybe the awareness […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Hand-Foot-Mouth-Disease-pla8odhikwmvm9fldetlgt1qp9ou4zwm3cnoyvglvc.jpg)
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Open mouth, insert foot” to describe a moment in which someone’s said something they wish they hadn’t, bu...
Continue Reading »![No Tradesies: Packing Mouth-Healthy Lunches for Kiddos - <p>Breakfast is always being touted as the most important meal of the day—and for good reason! It’s important for families to kickstart their day with nutrients that will help them power through school, work, socializing, sports, homework… does anyone else feel exhausted just thinking about it all? The right foods in your child’s lunch can […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Healthy-Lunch-pkbtjgfff4e0lodj4gly17mt4bdbmglbxpetwnjrnc.jpg)
Breakfast is always being touted as the most important meal of the day—and for good reason! It’s important for families to kickstart their day wit...
Continue Reading »![Mouthwash: More Harm Than Good? - <p>At Family Dental Practice , we know a lot of people feel they’re adding a layer of tooth decay and gum disease prevention to their oral hygiene routines when they swish with mouthwash—which may be true, but it depends on the mouthwash. If you floss and brush properly, mouthwash isn’t always necessary, and certain types […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Mouthwashes-1-pkbt8usycdvlnzrv0vnewvxnxvmatcib58jp2b9ltk.jpg)
At Family Dental Practice , we know a lot of people feel they’re adding a layer of tooth decay and gum disease prevention to their oral hygiene rout...
Continue Reading »![Is Thumb Sucking Dangerous? - <p>Thumb sucking is normal behavior for babies and young children. But just how normal? More than 75% of little ones suck their thumbs, fingers, hands, pacifiers, or other items such as the corner of a blanket during these early years. Most kids stop this behavior on their own between the ages of three and six. […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Thumb-Sucking-pihiiadtgmczld3hgvkatnbccb0loevew0j5qnihtk.jpg)
Thumb sucking is normal behavior for babies and young children. But just how normal? More than 75% of little ones suck their thumbs, fingers, hands, p...
Continue Reading »![Can Poor Oral Health Cause Diabetes? - <p>Diabetes is a chronic and complicated disease that affects how your body processes sugar—its main source of energy. Diabetes symptoms mostly affect your heart, eyes, nerves, and kidneys, but it can affect your whole body, including your mouth. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), more than 29 million Americans have diabetes, and almost 2 […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Diabetes-pihhxdh3ebqb9ph4lc44ufb4io3leuuf0hz8c0iu9k.jpg)
Diabetes is a chronic and complicated disease that affects how your body processes sugar—its main source of energy. Diabetes symptoms mostly affect ...
Continue Reading »![What’s the Right Amount of Fluoride for Your Child’s Teeth? - <p>Your child’s smile has the ability to make your day, and at Family Dental Practice, we know you want them to love their smile as much as you do—that’s why we’re always happy to inform you of the best prevention and treatment methods! Our prevention lessons and practices are usually focused on gum disease and […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Dental-Fluorosis-pgxg2yzmq1raxem979ay7hd9jp969tjjlzn4gk4y48.jpg)
Your child’s smile has the ability to make your day, and at Family Dental Practice, we know you want them to love their smile as much as you do—th...
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.
