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![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 »![The Importance of Dental X-Rays - <p>The technology of dental medicine is advancing by the minute. There are now sophisticated techniques for diagnosing and tracking oral cancer, correcting crooked teeth in less than a year, treating periodontitis (advanced gum disease) without surgery, and much more. Yet, when it comes down to diagnosing issues and creating an effective treatment plan, nothing beats […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/X-Rays-q1s0zw225t64m2qadk4rf66mnzxoxg78dwx1arosl4.png)
The technology of dental medicine is advancing by the minute. There are now sophisticated techniques for diagnosing and tracking oral cancer, correcti...
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 »![Is Fluoride Safe for Kids? - <p>At Family Dental Practice, we know that Watertown parents work hard to prioritize their child’s health and happiness—you can count on us to do the same! The smiles of your children are a contagious expression of delight, and our role as their oral healthcare provider is to protect those precious pearly whites. That’s why we […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Fluoride-Kids-pyky4gsbc12dobvi7zrozhu086w1hs582i3c8y4p14.jpg)
At Family Dental Practice, we know that Watertown parents work hard to prioritize their child’s health and happiness—you can count on us to do the...
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 »![Local Anesthetic – Is it Safe? - <p>If you get to go on a tropical vacation, your ability to feel the warm sun and the smooth sand is crucial to enjoying the atmosphere. There are, however, times in life when you would rather not feel anything. Getting a dental procedure can be one of those times—as important as the procedure might be. […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Local-Anesthetic-px39kw387otp2igwcspnr51ehebsaotcj6elvqlj20.jpg)
If you get to go on a tropical vacation, your ability to feel the warm sun and the smooth sand is crucial to enjoying the atmosphere. There are, howev...
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 »![Crowning Glory: Esthetic Dental Crowns - <p>The first known dental crowns were made as far back as 200 A.D. when Etruscans used gold to create crowns and bridges. Can you imagine what the process must have been like without the technology we have now? If you’d rather not, we can’t blame you! Thanks to digital x-rays and impressions, dentists today can […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Crown-Materials-pnbfsskmeovg63kksku3dln4sl1jx02nqmqlk91hvc.jpg)
The first known dental crowns were made as far back as 200 A.D. when Etruscans used gold to create crowns and bridges. Can you imagine what the proces...
Continue Reading »![What’s the Right Amount of Fluoride for Your Child’s Teeth? - <p>Your child’s smile has the ability to make your day, and at Family Dental Practice, we know you want them to love their smile as much as you do—that’s why we’re always happy to inform you of the best prevention and treatment methods! Our prevention lessons and practices are usually focused on gum disease and […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Dental-Fluorosis-pgxg2yzmq1raxem979ay7hd9jp969tjjlzn4gk4y48.jpg)
Your child’s smile has the ability to make your day, and at Family Dental Practice, we know you want them to love their smile as much as you do—th...
Continue Reading »![Why Do Kids Need Space Maintainers? - <p>If your child loses a tooth too soon or needs a baby tooth extracted due to decay, Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro may recommend space maintainers to support their dental health. Space maintainers are custom-made acrylic or metal dental appliances that can either be removable or cemented into the mouth. Their purpose is to keep […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Space-Maintainers-Kids-pd3zj30eiuq9h4d5quqavhc2otiqvkrwjt5frhsc6w.jpg)
If your child loses a tooth too soon or needs a baby tooth extracted due to decay, Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro may recommend space maintainers to su...
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.
