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![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 »![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 »![This Film Can Wreak Havoc on Your Child’s Smile - <p>We’re not talking about a movie, but a hardened substance on your child’s teeth called tartar or calculus—another slightly confusing term, right? No math equations here, except maybe Plaque + Time = Tartar. That’s right, tartar begins as plaque, which is the accumulation of tiny food particles and bacteria. Our mouths are home to upwards […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Children-Tartar-pfv6xd6cxnr4i2uulkcxgpvc08yp9yvtnmghsfciwo.jpg)
We’re not talking about a movie, but a hardened substance on your child’s teeth called tartar or calculus—another slightly confusing term, right...
Continue Reading »![Did George Washington Really Have Wooden Teeth? - <p>When he became the first president of the United States, George Washington had only one real tooth left! You heard right—just ONE. Everyone has heard something about this great man and his dental history, but if you heard that Washington had wooden teeth, then you heard wrong. This myth is totally false—and Dr. Buchholtz & […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Washington-pfv6nwws7mtbr8l3sh9ze3qgyrjtvjczouaq29d1h4.jpg)
When he became the first president of the United States, George Washington had only one real tooth left! You heard right—just ONE. Everyone has hear...
Continue Reading »![Ages & Stages: Kids & Oral Hygiene - <p>Very few opinions are universally shared, but we’re willing to bet on one: the best dental checkups are the ones where Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro says the beautiful words: “No cavities!” At-home oral hygiene routines are the most effective tool people of any age have to keep their teeth healthy, but when it comes […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Oral-Hygiene-Ages-Stages-pe4wehpy4h9uboye778qqvfy155xt6wsuwbtyztho8.jpg)
Very few opinions are universally shared, but we’re willing to bet on one: the best dental checkups are the ones where Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro...
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 »![Why Do Kids Need Space Maintainers? - <p>If your child loses a tooth too soon or needs a baby tooth extracted due to decay, Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro may recommend space maintainers to support their dental health. Space maintainers are custom-made acrylic or metal dental appliances that can either be removable or cemented into the mouth. Their purpose is to keep […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Space-Maintainers-Kids-pd3zj30eiuq9h4d5quqavhc2otiqvkrwjt5frhsc6w.jpg)
If your child loses a tooth too soon or needs a baby tooth extracted due to decay, Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro may recommend space maintainers to su...
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.
