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![What to Do in a Dental Emergency - <p>Accidents are never planned and rarely anticipated, but good dental care is always ready and available 24/7. Like all medical emergencies, dental emergencies require quality care, and fast! Here’s what to do if you think you have a dental emergency on your hands. What is a Dental Emergency? If you are in a lot of […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Emergency-Dentistry-oze1dacnd8yswba4nmh57kkra7tcubp5cwdqwk4rso.jpg)
Accidents are never planned and rarely anticipated, but good dental care is always ready and available 24/7. Like all medical emergencies, dental emer...
Continue Reading »![Senior Dentistry: Embrace Healthy Aging - <p>Someone once said, “Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” How true! While it can be frustrating to watch your health change as you age, you don’t have to accept poor oral health and tooth loss as just an inevitable part of the aging process. Your oral health is just […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Senior-Dentistry-oze0thuzgtvgfw1282hxpkdd05d4rr4lyxvp4th6t4.jpg)
Someone once said, “Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” How true! While it can be frustrating to watch your health c...
Continue Reading »![It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s…Invisalign®! - <p>If you have a crooked tooth, odd spaces between your teeth or a poor bite, you might be considering all of your orthodontic options. Orthodontics is a specialty in dentistry that realigns your bite and teeth for the best possible look and function. Did you know that our ancestors actually had naturally larger jaws? This […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Invisalign-ouw3dgd8o3aq39g5gwttd0l6cysp7db686bpun1whk.jpg)
If you have a crooked tooth, odd spaces between your teeth or a poor bite, you might be considering all of your orthodontic options. Orthodontics is a...
Continue Reading »![Why Wisdom Teeth Are Not So Wise - <p>Most people have had some exposure to the concept of wisdom teeth. Perhaps you have had yours removed, are considering a removal, or Dr. Buchholtz and Dr. Garro has just shown you an X-ray with the dreaded third molars creeping into view. It’s common to hear patients ask how they are removed, but we rarely […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Wisdom-Teeth-ouw2lfseyuy21o562av4jl3kyivus536pibpwqlby0.jpg)
Most people have had some exposure to the concept of wisdom teeth. Perhaps you have had yours removed, are considering a removal, or Dr. Buchholtz and...
Continue Reading »![Crowns, Bridges, Dentures & Implants: The Facts - <p>There are lots of ways to deal with missing or damaged teeth. You’ve probably heard one of us at Family Dental Practice talking about implants, dentures, bridges, and crowns, but have you ever wondered what they are and how they work? Dr. Buchholtz and Dr. Garro knows that folks like to be informed, so think […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/CBDI-Facts-or7d9dex1vq3valf7qr1bnz8w4gdst9nff00o32xmg.jpg)
There are lots of ways to deal with missing or damaged teeth. You’ve probably heard one of us at Family Dental Practice talking about implants, dent...
Continue Reading »![Cosmetic Dentistry – A Beautiful Smile is a Powerful Thing - <p>There is a law of nature that states: “function follows form.” This saying means that how something appears determines how it works. For example, you may own many screwdrivers of different sizes and shapes (form) to loosen all different kinds of screws (function). Think of a watering can with a long spout that’s perfect for […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Cosmetic-oqdyku8w74jhtx6amw32oqb8ce9y205mfw8mnmwvjs.jpg)
There is a law of nature that states: “function follows form.” This saying means that how something appears determines how it works. For example, ...
Continue Reading »![Forget Your Fears with Sedation Dentistry - <p>Don’t Be Afraid of the Dentist! Family Dental Practice knows that some folks avoid the dentist’s chair like the plague. According to studies at the Dental Fears Research Clinic at the University of Washington, as many as 8% of Americans are too afraid to go to dentists and 20% are too anxious to visit a […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Sedation-Dentistry-oqdwl542w2e48pbjawdjhtnh4bo0x5ip90tatt7y60.jpg)
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dentist! Family Dental Practice knows that some folks avoid the dentist’s chair like the plague. According to studies at th...
Continue Reading »![ClearCorrect™: Show Off A Straighter Smile - <p>Thousands of people have straightened their teeth with the ClearCorrect orthodontics system since 2006. Patients love the discreet appearance and easy care of these removable aligners. Treatment begins with an evaluation where Family Dental Practice takes impressions or scans of your teeth and submits the results to ClearCorrect, which then fabricates a series of aligners […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/ClearCorrect-omc2xp53t6tukm4k8jc1una8lopzmnguw0vrn0sce0.jpg)
Thousands of people have straightened their teeth with the ClearCorrect orthodontics system since 2006. Patients love the discreet appearance and easy...
Continue Reading »![Botox® at the Dentist!? - <p>As specialists in facial anatomy and aesthetics, an increasing number of dentists are taking their skills into the world of Botox. Often associated just with appearances, Botox can be equally as therapeutic as cosmetic. Botox is a purified protein that irons out wrinkles by attaching to a muscle and preventing it from contracting. (Muscle contracting […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Dental-Botox-ojpwhkzazl7i5bg083y1q2ysuvs2lv5eecbuhalu48.jpg)
As specialists in facial anatomy and aesthetics, an increasing number of dentists are taking their skills into the world of Botox. Often associated ju...
Continue Reading »![Dental Crowns 101 - <p>Sometimes in life, you just need a do-over. That’s precisely what dental crowns are—a new start for your tooth. Teeth are important players in your life! They’re not only the first responders for your digestive tract, but they can make a great first impression – so you deserve a beautiful, fully-functioning set. If your teeth […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Crowns-oiqyvcrogc7bgusbx2pqxvjimqoqvtlp3pvlvf5m0o.jpg)
Sometimes in life, you just need a do-over. That’s precisely what dental crowns are—a new start for your tooth. Teeth are important players in you...
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.
