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We love to keep our patients in the loop! The Family Dental Practice blog is meant to be a place you can come and read up on all things related to oral health. We hope to educate, entertain, and keep you up to speed on any new procedures we offer as well as exciting deals or office announcements. If you ever have a question you’d like us to address in the blog, feel free to let us know!

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Orthodontics 101 - <p>A healthy, beautiful smile is important for your overall health and life satisfaction. If your teeth are too close to each other, too far apart, too crooked, or if they fit together uncomfortably when your mouth is closed, it’s likely you have malocclusion.  From the root words “mal” for bad, and “occlusion” for closed, malocclusion […]</p>
Posted July 13, 2024 / Blog, Dental Services
Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro

Orthodontics 101

A healthy, beautiful smile is important for your overall health and life satisfaction. If your teeth are too close to each other, too far apart, too c...

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DDS vs. DMD: A Dental Degree Breakdown - <p>If you are looking for a dentist in Watertown, WI, you may have picked up on the fact that there are two types of dental degrees – DDS and DMD. Perhaps you’ve noticed that there are far more of one than the other, or maybe they are split 50/50.  Either way, you’re probably wondering what […]</p>
Posted June 27, 2024 / Blog, Dental Services
Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro

DDS vs. DMD: A Dental Degree Breakdown

If you are looking for a dentist in Watertown, WI, you may have picked up on the fact that there are two types of dental degrees – DDS and DMD. Perh...

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Can You Treat a Toothache at Home? - <p>When you’re suddenly struck with a toothache, floating ideas of home remedies may quickly come to mind. Whether you heard it from your great-aunt or saw it on Pinterest, at-home treatments are everywhere. Watertown, WI dentists, Dr. Buchholtz and Dr. Garro at Family Dental Practice can explain more about how to care for a toothache […]</p>
Posted June 13, 2024 / Blog, Patient Care
Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro

Can You Treat a Toothache at Home?

When you’re suddenly struck with a toothache, floating ideas of home remedies may quickly come to mind. Whether you heard it from your great-aunt or...

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Professional Dental Cleanings Make a Big Difference - <p>You’ve been hearing it for years – “make sure to visit Dr. Buchholtz twice a year for your regular cleanings.” Just in case you’ve ever wondered why regular dental cleanings are so important, Family Dental Practice would like to take this opportunity to let Watertown, WI residents in on some information you don’t often hear. […]</p>
Posted May 27, 2024 / Blog, Patient Care
Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro

Professional Dental Cleanings Make a Big Difference

You’ve been hearing it for years – “make sure to visit Dr. Buchholtz twice a year for your regular cleanings.” Just in case you’ve ever wond...

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Bad Breath: When Morning Breath Becomes Halitosis - <p>It’s often said that a true friend will tell you if you have bad breath. Bad breath, formally known as halitosis, is embarrassing and can hold you back from truly enjoying your life and social situations. Like a good friend, Dr. Buchholtz in Watertown, WI will tell it to you straight. Read more below to […]</p>
Posted May 13, 2024 / Blog, Dental Health
Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro

Bad Breath: When Morning Breath Becomes Halitosis

It’s often said that a true friend will tell you if you have bad breath. Bad breath, formally known as halitosis, is embarrassing and can hold you b...

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Grandparents, Grandkids & Dental Care - <p>Family Dental Practice has been thinking about how much things have changed in the world of dentistry since today’s grandparents were growing kids themselves. Grandparents today are often very involved in the daily lives of their grandchildren—they may live close by, provide financial assistance, or assume childcare responsibilities for working parents. Since oral hygiene and […]</p>
Posted April 27, 2024 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro

Grandparents, Grandkids & Dental Care

Family Dental Practice has been thinking about how much things have changed in the world of dentistry since today’s grandparents were growing kids t...

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Is Your Little One Getting Enough Calcium? - <p>Calcium. We regularly hear how important calcium is for our kids’ diets. It’s vital for healthy growth. Calcium is a building block for strong bones. It helps with hormone balance and keeps the heart pumping and blood circulating normally. But, did you know that calcium is also vital for healthy teeth?  Calcium builds strong bones. […]</p>
Posted April 13, 2024 / Blog, Dental Health
Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro

Is Your Little One Getting Enough Calcium?

Calcium. We regularly hear how important calcium is for our kids’ diets. It’s vital for healthy growth. Calcium is a building block for strong...

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Down Syndrome & Dental Issues - <p>Today, Family Dental Practice in Watertown would like to discuss the unique dental characteristics of those with Down Syndrome. First teeth may arrive later. Children who have Down syndrome can get their first teeth anywhere from 12 to 24 months of age; they may not have a complete set of baby teeth until age 4 […]</p>
Posted March 27, 2024 / Blog, Dental Health
Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro

Down Syndrome & Dental Issues

Today, Family Dental Practice in Watertown would like to discuss the unique dental characteristics of those with Down Syndrome. First teeth may arrive...

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Should I Be Screening Myself for Oral Cancer? - <p>In a word: Ab-so-lute-ly! Pretend those hyphens are the “clapping hands” emoji, because we want to emphasize how important it is to get up close and personal with your mouth in the interests of oral cancer detection.  Currently, oral cancer kills one person in the United States per hour. The reason it’s so deadly is […]</p>
Posted March 13, 2024 / Blog, Dental Services
Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro

Should I Be Screening Myself for Oral Cancer?

In a word: Ab-so-lute-ly! Pretend those hyphens are the “clapping hands” emoji, because we want to emphasize how important it is to get up close a...

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Can Dry Socket Be Deadly? - <p>The dreaded words of warning for anyone who has a tooth extraction: dry socket. A dry socket is a painful complication after a routine treatment like an extraction, but it can be avoided if you’re careful, and it definitely won’t kill you. Read more below from Watertown dentists, Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro at Family […]</p>
Posted February 27, 2024 / Blog, Dental Health
Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro

Can Dry Socket Be Deadly?

The dreaded words of warning for anyone who has a tooth extraction: dry socket. A dry socket is a painful complication after a routine treatment like ...

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