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![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 »![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 »![What’s a Pulpotomy? Pain Relief for Tiny Teeth - <p>The pulp is found in the center of each tooth and consists of tissue, nerves, and blood vessels, which work together to provide oxygen and nutrients that keep them healthy and strong. If one or more teeth suffer a traumatic injury or decay, the pulp can become inflamed or infected. When this happens in a […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Pulpotomy-pd3z43h1jy7ocy4v9dig49hhpne25b9z5moqao0beg.jpg)
The pulp is found in the center of each tooth and consists of tissue, nerves, and blood vessels, which work together to provide oxygen and nutrients t...
Continue Reading »![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 »![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 »![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 »![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 »![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.
