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![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 »![Lemon Juice – The Good, The Bad, & The Sour - <p>In a great tale of opposites, lemon juice can be both acidic and basic, or alkaline. Read on to find out why people are talking about this, and what it means for your oral and overall health. What Is pH & Why Does It Matter? Drinking lemon juice (usually diluted in a glass of water […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Lemon-Juice-pvhbepqav7luhwkkbgv84wusirea46do9wzispcdrs.jpg)
In a great tale of opposites, lemon juice can be both acidic and basic, or alkaline. Read on to find out why people are talking about this, and what i...
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 »![Baby Dentistry: Teething & Other Joys - <p>It’s easy to think that baby teeth aren’t that important. They make their grand entrance (however painfully) and leave your baby’s mouth soon thereafter. But your baby’s oral health is very important, both in the present and to set the stage for a lifetime of health. Today Family Dental Practice would like to talk about […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Baby-Dentistry-pu13wiiujh5lsdox1lyvuqe7h7roqz4v94ab66rge0.jpg)
It’s easy to think that baby teeth aren’t that important. They make their grand entrance (however painfully) and leave your baby’s mouth soon th...
Continue Reading »![Choosing the Right Dentist - <p>It’s no secret that Watertown residents are careful about how they choose medical professionals for their family, but sometimes it’s not easy to find everything you want in a dentist. Family Dental Practice understands that choosing a dentist is no small feat, so we’ve put together this guide to picking a dentist for individuals and […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Choosing-a-Dentist-psoubixykotw6xebk8j0n9ffhxhim33vckm40sp9rs.jpg)
It’s no secret that Watertown residents are careful about how they choose medical professionals for their family, but sometimes it’s not easy to f...
Continue Reading »![Is Flossing Really Necessary? - <p>How do you feel when you see that little plastic floss container in your medicine cabinet? Eagerness to achieve that clean feeling in your mouth? Or regret over a habit you have trouble keeping? Did you get excited about recent headlines saying flossing isn’t necessary? We’re sorry to break the news, but as your oral […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Flossing-psotxfd425j21hvlw54h8tiipuzb5j4tesbwvdlv3s.jpg)
How do you feel when you see that little plastic floss container in your medicine cabinet? Eagerness to achieve that clean feeling in your mouth? Or r...
Continue Reading »![Oral Health Tips at Every Age - <p>A few things are equally important for your oral health, no matter what your age or stage of life. Good nutrition, brushing and flossing habits, visiting the dentist and a little fluoride are always (always) the essentials – you won’t ever hear us say otherwise. However, your dental hygiene routine requires unique considerations for each […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Oral-Health-ps01tl3wb3d4y1xeue64vn1uj7vc72h1k4vhf630zc.jpg)
A few things are equally important for your oral health, no matter what your age or stage of life. Good nutrition, brushing and flossing habits, visit...
Continue Reading »![The Best Way to Replace Missing Teeth - <p>We all remember losing our teeth as children and being delighted to find money from the tooth fairy under our pillow, but it’s just not as much fun losing teeth as an adult. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, adults between the ages of 20 and 64 have an average of […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Missing-Teeth-ps01apil1vitrzck2qevawjl1mwylwj3yp7fg42ny0.jpg)
We all remember losing our teeth as children and being delighted to find money from the tooth fairy under our pillow, but it’s just not as much fun ...
Continue Reading »![Sugar: Teeth’s Worst Nightmare - <p>People in the United States eat more sugar than any other country in the world. (Fortunately, we also have some of the best dentists in the world.) You hear it all the time: “sugar rots your teeth.” But is it true? What exactly does sugar do to your teeth and why is it so bad? […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Sugar-Teeth-ppovnw1glzea3sh4ypcuwzt5yhkal6umio7saixvw8.jpg)
People in the United States eat more sugar than any other country in the world. (Fortunately, we also have some of the best dentists in the world.) Yo...
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.
