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![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 »![Fluoride: Good or Bad? - <p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the fluoridation of drinking water is ranked among the ten greatest public health achievements of 20th century America. However, a quick search of the internet tells us that fluoride can actually be toxic if ingested in large enough quantities. So which is true? Do the health […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Fluoride-oj53fy39ndaahqj9lkcg69lmdfyskig0mu4qymtneg.jpg)
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the fluoridation of drinking water is ranked among the ten greatest public health achieve...
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 »![Can My Child Skip Visits to the Dentist? - <p>You may think of our team at Family Dental Practice as part of your child’s defensive line keeping them safe from gum disease and tooth decay, but we’re also myth busters! You’ve probably heard one of the most common misconceptions we have to challenge: dentistry isn’t important until after children lose their baby teeth. The […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Pediatric-Dentistry-Importance-oi9xgeegegawwhidv3hfjxkzckrd0ssxb8ov57rtmg.jpg)
You may think of our team at Family Dental Practice as part of your child’s defensive line keeping them safe from gum disease and tooth decay, but w...
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 could […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Mouthwashes-og36dv0w2adrtj1iei41dk4awc0pzslnckurhewypk.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 routi...
Continue Reading »![Is My Child’s Loose Tooth Causing Them Pain? - <p>If you’re a parent or you’re lucky enough to work with infants and toddlers, you know that teething is not the most fun phase they’ll go through. Teeth having to push their way through gum tissue sounds rough, so it’s no surprise that as it happens, your little one will likely be sensitive and in […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Loose-Tooth-og3651bfwaautbuzxos4ysai43inq3kdgwcn9w014o.jpg)
If you’re a parent or you’re lucky enough to work with infants and toddlers, you know that teething is not the most fun phase they’ll go through...
Continue Reading »![What Did My Dentist Just Say? - <p>At Family Dental Practice, education is paramount in our mission to help our friends and neighbors improve and maintain their oral health. For this reason, we try to avoid using dental jargon when we’re speaking with our valued patient family. However, there are terms that can’t be broken down as easily; in those cases, we’ll […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Dental-Terminology-og35kvo1c6phud51mz45hvenimvanrjld4pss9vyk8.jpg)
At Family Dental Practice, education is paramount in our mission to help our friends and neighbors improve and maintain their oral health. For this re...
Continue Reading »![The Smoking Gun: Tobacco & Oral Health - <p>They say not everything natural is good for you. Nature has many poisons that humans have experimented with and learned the hard way to avoid. Tobacco is a popular plant that we’ve learned can really do a number on your health. Using tobacco is a personal and communal practice that can be really hard to […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Tobacco-ofdamj7d8y3ex0livpqiclmtjstdd8wv8io6hbxy2g.jpg)
They say not everything natural is good for you. Nature has many poisons that humans have experimented with and learned the hard way to avoid. Tobacco...
Continue Reading »![Same-Day Dentistry – Too Good to Be True? - <p>In a world of same-day shipping and same day photo prints, your dental restorations can now be same day services too! This is thanks to CEREC® milling machines and digital imaging technology. CEREC is short for “ceramic reconstruction”. This technology has been around since the early 1980s and it’s only gotten better with time, for […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Same-Day-Dentistry-of7r7h33bmi5t8kxjiz9n7m0u5he7ajovh5fqwekzc.jpg)
In a world of same-day shipping and same day photo prints, your dental restorations can now be same day services too! This is thanks to CEREC® millin...
Continue Reading »![Welcome Home - <p>Welcome to our new website! We are thrilled with the launch of our new online home that will help us provide a better experience for our patients. This site is meant to be an extension of our practice that allows you to easily find information and schedule appointments, and a resource for our patients and […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Welcomefi-nf3lnbdgjcbd59bozxs3y4rdugsgjapsv0sroaxpko.png)
Welcome to our new website! We are thrilled with the launch of our new online home that will help us provide a better experience for our patients. Thi...
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.
