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![Does Your Chewing Gum Fight Tooth Decay? - <p>Avid gum chewers rejoice! Your love for the sticky, stretchy stuff can be beneficial for your oral health—depending on its ingredients. If you’re chewing gum with artificial sweeteners such as sorbitol, sucralose, aspartame, or mannitol, it’s true you’re avoiding traditional sugar, but your teeth aren’t as likely to thank you as they might be if […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Xylitol-Gum-p9voteu8he4glu03g2y6v2j54bgd7h6qkss064b83c.jpg)
Avid gum chewers rejoice! Your love for the sticky, stretchy stuff can be beneficial for your oral health—depending on its ingredients. If you’re ...
Continue Reading »![HPV & Oral Cancer: What You Need to Know - <p>We love to talk about the fun and interesting sides of oral health, but today, there is something much more serious on our minds. We care about the health of everyone in our community, and as dental care professionals, we feel it our duty to educate you on how to be as safe and healthy […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/HPV-p8blun6ab8w5ods1rjzs5banrnkhidmuahv8cvrz5k.jpg)
We love to talk about the fun and interesting sides of oral health, but today, there is something much more serious on our minds. We care about the he...
Continue Reading »![What Happens in Your Mouth While You Sleep? - <p>Ah, nighttime… the end of the day, the ceasing of work, and hopefully a good night’s sleep. But did you know things are still happening in your mouth all night long, even if you’re blissfully unaware of it? Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro, Watertown dentist sheds some light on the world of your mouth and […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Night-Mouth-p8bldjhzyrhcfsmcmnv5a4nqo9v2gmqnluk70n4ud4.jpg)
Ah, nighttime… the end of the day, the ceasing of work, and hopefully a good night’s sleep. But did you know things are still happening in your mo...
Continue Reading »![Questions to Ask at a Back-to-School Dental Visit - <p>Some schools require a back-to-school dental visit, but even if yours doesn’t, right before school starts is a good time to schedule one of your child’s regular checkups. Dr. Buchholtz and Dr. Garro can take care of any problems so your child won’t have to miss class after school starts, and if oral hygiene routines […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Back-to-School-Dental-Visit-p6foy7hx7j10wsk8xgt4pgda07djq9hitl699cmfug.jpg)
Some schools require a back-to-school dental visit, but even if yours doesn’t, right before school starts is a good time to schedule one of your chi...
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 »![How NOT to Pull a Loose Tooth - <p>We’ve all seen variations of DIY methods when it comes to pulling loose baby teeth: the string and door slam method is by far one of the most popular (although we’re not sure why). But our team at Family Dental Practice is here to advise against this and similarly aggressive techniques so your kiddo will […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Loose-Tooth-p53ftctakcsimctv82gpawtd51k7qbin4wo4oymyew.jpg)
We’ve all seen variations of DIY methods when it comes to pulling loose baby teeth: the string and door slam method is by far one of the most popula...
Continue Reading »![Top 5 Causes of Tooth Sensitivity - <p>If you’re one of the 40 million Americans with sensitive teeth, you must be familiar with the painful zing that follows a hot drink, a bite of ice cream, or just a deep breath of cold air. These and other elements can cause a sudden discomfort if you have sensitive teeth, also called dentin hypersensitivity. […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Tooth-Sensitivity-p53fdhbf5326jfvzx7fj6x13yrt1qchuac0wwq6bi0.jpg)
If you’re one of the 40 million Americans with sensitive teeth, you must be familiar with the painful zing that follows a hot drink, a bite of ice c...
Continue Reading »![Are You Singing the Toothache Blues? - <p>Are you or a loved one suffering from the toothache blues? Don’t wait around in pain for the problem to resolve itself. Although we do enjoy spending quality time with our patients at Family Dental Practice, we don’t want any Watertown residents to have to undergo unnecessary dental procedures. A toothache can indicate a much […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Home-Remedies-p3l9lx8m7o3y4t1jbip6uigctp26iavkidnq47wblk.jpg)
Are you or a loved one suffering from the toothache blues? Don’t wait around in pain for the problem to resolve itself. Although we do enjoy spendin...
Continue Reading »![Can Children Get Receding Gums? - <p>Receding gums (also known as gingival recession in the field of dentistry) are not uncommon in adults ages 40 and older, but children can also experience this progressive loss of gum tissue as young as age 7. Left untreated, gum recession can expose tooth roots and lead to pain and sensitivity. While causes of gum […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Receding-Gums-p3l98ec7vhlf2sosao8fyxbl43q1r36lzfq7ivy94o.jpg)
Receding gums (also known as gingival recession in the field of dentistry) are not uncommon in adults ages 40 and older, but children can also experie...
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 »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.
