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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>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Oral-Cancer-Self-Exams-qkqf8uqynbihoy86cbpn87fwid0o7w7bp2jz17acoo.jpg)
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...
Continue Reading »![Dental Bridges 101 - <p>A hole in your smile is never a positive thing. It negatively affects physical appearance, eating, speaking, and your overall sense of confidence and well-being. Let Family Dental Practice bridge the gap between where you are with your smile and where you want to be! A missing tooth or teeth can also cause jaw pain […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Bridges-qg4simg4w4ktv9a7n4gyugooys44dpwo9h2vxz6oqg.jpg)
A hole in your smile is never a positive thing. It negatively affects physical appearance, eating, speaking, and your overall sense of confidence and ...
Continue Reading »![Your Options for Teeth Straightening - <p>Maybe Mona Lisa would have cracked a real smile if she had been more confident in her teeth! All jokes aside, you don’t have to live every day embarrassed by your own smile. Orthodontic treatments today are much more desirable than those of yesteryear. There are a lot of good reasons to straighten your teeth, […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Teeth-Straightening-qakspqc7vz1s7zf532jm0dxha2vy473cvrpunh2j08.jpg)
Maybe Mona Lisa would have cracked a real smile if she had been more confident in her teeth! All jokes aside, you don’t have to live every day embar...
Continue Reading »![Dental Inlays & Onlays - <p>Cracked, broken, and decayed teeth require restoration or they will break down further until they become infected and/or require extraction. At Family Dental Practice, our goal is to preserve your natural teeth for as long as possible. Depending on the extent and location of the damage, we will likely recommend an inlay, onlay, or crown. […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Inlays-Onlays-q4j85i5ljmbskht9uiv90lguri3scbw9mtmvzu3ooo.jpg)
Cracked, broken, and decayed teeth require restoration or they will break down further until they become infected and/or require extraction. At Family...
Continue Reading »![Why Does My Jaw Hurt? - <p>If your jaw clicks when it opens, or you can’t fully open it, or you have pain in your face and trouble chewing, then you’re among the 15% of Americans who have chronic jaw pain. Your jaw joint is called the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. The name comes from the jaw’s role to connect your […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Jaw-Pain-q2xsb3ofbqahafk06vwk2dkvid8a1hpx3548psldx4.jpg)
If your jaw clicks when it opens, or you can’t fully open it, or you have pain in your face and trouble chewing, then you’re among the 15% of Amer...
Continue Reading »![Take it Easy After Tooth Extraction - <p>At Family Dental Practice, we’re here to help you as you teach your little ones how to care for their growing and changing smiles. Sometimes our combined efforts will prevent them from needing dental treatment beyond cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants, but other times we might recommend extraction to get them back on track for […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Extraction-Aftercare-q2xqsdipezdhbr1rr8aiw6qqeqyxvwgiw9qittqk6w.jpg)
At Family Dental Practice, we’re here to help you as you teach your little ones how to care for their growing and changing smiles. Sometimes our com...
Continue Reading »![What a Great Smile! Dental Bonding for Kids - <p>Dental bonding is a versatile cosmetic and restorative dental procedure that can be performed on patients of all ages. It can repair damage, fill gaps, and improve the look and structure of teeth. Family Dental Practice wants all our patients to enjoy healthy, confident smiles, and if your child faces problems with chipped, misshapen or […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Bonding-for-Kids-pykzh5tbe1q55354vjiwnpgo3svl9agmfirw9zxgoo.jpg)
Dental bonding is a versatile cosmetic and restorative dental procedure that can be performed on patients of all ages. It can repair damage, fill gaps...
Continue Reading »![I Had Braces, Now My Jaw Hurts: Can Orthodontics Cause TMJ? - <p>You had braces when you were younger and never experienced any jaw pain or other TMJ symptoms prior. Then, after you completed your orthodontic treatment, you developed a pain in your jaw, maybe accompanied by popping, locking, clenching and grinding. Maybe you developed these symptoms shortly after having your braces removed, maybe it was a […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Can-Ortho-Cause-TMJ-px3a4reeom0whrlvbvwqymj6jme40cp2xiv43b4xiw.jpg)
You had braces when you were younger and never experienced any jaw pain or other TMJ symptoms prior. Then, after you completed your orthodontic treatm...
Continue Reading »![Straight Talk on Straight Teeth: Do Braces Hurt? - <p>Orthodontic treatments have been around for centuries, but luckily the materials and methods used have been updated with the expansion of education and technology. If they hadn’t, you might see metal bands or golden wires wrapped all the way around teeth instead of small brackets held in place by wires—or worse, cords made from animal […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Do-Braces-Hurt-pvhbsx2i531txrxtdlw9tbtjoddyfirnk7vnv8a7qw.jpg)
Orthodontic treatments have been around for centuries, but luckily the materials and methods used have been updated with the expansion of education an...
Continue Reading »![Are Your Teeth Safe from Coffee Stains? - <p>First things first, put your worries away! We are not about to tell you that your coffee drinking days are over. We know that each shot of caffeine is crucial and we cherish our coffee, too! Here at Family Dental Practice, we want to educate you on what causes coffee stains and what you can […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Starbucks-pu14dgk3qycp3b2t3fnraygd0a8wijenwzofmrmy7s.jpg)
First things first, put your worries away! We are not about to tell you that your coffee drinking days are over. We know that each shot of caffeine is...
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.
