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![Finding Your Oasis: Food & Drinks for Dry Mouth - <p>Xerostomia is the technical term for dry mouth, the condition that results from absent or reduced saliva flow. It is not a disease on its own, but it may be a side effect of medication or radiation treatments. Xerostomia affects about 20% of the elderly population—not because of their age, but due to the increased […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Dry-Mouth-Diet-qjdf6fjiea0bmmuk8tp0vbx8oy3afj3wpgpbjqw5h4.jpg)
Xerostomia is the technical term for dry mouth, the condition that results from absent or reduced saliva flow. It is not a disease on its own, but it ...
Continue Reading »![To Be or Not to Be Sugar-Free: The Facts About Artificial Sweeteners - <p>Originally created for people unable to consume regular sugars, alternative and artificial sweeteners have become extremely popular in all kinds of different products. From chewing gum to diet soda, Dr. Will Buchholtz & Dr. Kyle Garro from Family Dental Practice want you to know which of these options are best for your dental and general […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Sweeteners-qdq2r6gwpc46qoi80rfy6186snsyo3fbn2lyov8koo.jpg)
Originally created for people unable to consume regular sugars, alternative and artificial sweeteners have become extremely popular in all kinds of di...
Continue Reading »![Stop Brushing After You Eat – Do This Instead - <p>For a long time, we’ve been told to brush our teeth right after we eat, but conventional wisdom might be changing on that. Thanks to your mouth’s powerful and natural ability to clean itself, rinsing with water might actually be the best way to freshen your breath and prevent cavities after you eat. In addition […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Rinsing-With-Water-qcydxs4d0xplg01sjlnce37wdgd6vlvpiu99wkvjqw.jpg)
For a long time, we’ve been told to brush our teeth right after we eat, but conventional wisdom might be changing on that. Thanks to your mouth’s ...
Continue Reading »![Crack Down on Cracked Tooth Syndrome - <p>Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), also known as cracked cusp syndrome or split tooth syndrome, is a painful condition that results from a crack in one of your teeth. CTS can mean anything from a tiny hairline split in the crown to a fracture that goes all the way to the root. If you have a […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Cracked-Tooth-qcbd4hgu90pa3gdxe9krrfdjz0llvhvtxxqlmcxkfs.jpg)
Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), also known as cracked cusp syndrome or split tooth syndrome, is a painful condition that results from a crack in one of ...
Continue Reading »![How Do I Answer My Child’s Dental Questions? - <p>Kids aren’t afraid to ask questions about everything under the sun, and teeth are just one of the many mysteries they will ponder. At Family Dental Practice, our pediatric patients come up with some of the most interesting questions we hear—and we hear questions all day! Most of the time, kids’ questions about teeth are […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Dental-Questions-q8vucp0hk827rh0vao0b3ii6ar8607bzgqnc5grid4.jpg)
Kids aren’t afraid to ask questions about everything under the sun, and teeth are just one of the many mysteries they will ponder. At Family Dental ...
Continue Reading »![Have You Been Avoiding the Dentist? - <p>We’ve all got our reasons. Money. Time. The fear of pain. Juggling insurance. Facing one more reminder that we really should be flossing more. Any of these might cause us to avoid and put off regular visits to the dentist. Has it been so long since you saw a dentist that you’re not even sure […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Avoiding-the-Dentist-q5w0550hirrkxlkqxtvticmysoabvll2b5yxqnnet4.jpg)
We’ve all got our reasons. Money. Time. The fear of pain. Juggling insurance. Facing one more reminder that we really should be flossing more. Any o...
Continue Reading »![Strategies for Teasing: Helping Kids Feel Better About Their Smile - <p>Every kid feels uncomfortable in social situations sometimes, especially when they feel they “look different”—and studies show the #1 reason kids are bullied for their appearance is the way their teeth look. Bullies sense this discomfort and annoy, anger, and confuse kids who already feel vulnerable—and if the child being teased is openly reactive, the […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Bullying-Strategies-q5vyp7fhxao9h70f6vqv8yf59a99lmey64e67angl4.jpg)
Every kid feels uncomfortable in social situations sometimes, especially when they feel they “look different”—and studies show the #1 reason kid...
Continue Reading »![Pregnant Moms & Oral Health: Brushing & Flossing for Two - <p>There are so many things to be concerned about when you find out you’re expecting. Eating right, taking enough vitamins, getting enough rest, telling your husband there is absolutely no way you are naming your firstborn son Bud Light… but what about your teeth? There’s an old saying—“you lose a tooth for every baby”—but those […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Brushing-Flossing-for-Two-q1s07ibhswbg1xyf3shamu0ky5tpigj05fs8mzrqgo.jpg)
There are so many things to be concerned about when you find out you’re expecting. Eating right, taking enough vitamins, getting enough rest, tellin...
Continue Reading »![Oral Hygiene for Families on the Go - <p>Today’s families seem to be busier than they were in the past—lots of homework, extracurricular activities, and hopefully, some quality time spent with the family. Here are a few ideas from Family Dental Practice to make consistent oral hygiene a little more convenient: Brushing teeth in the shower: as hard as it is to get […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Busy-Family-Hygiene-q08fpy1q8vpbhxhg3ax0zpqlv58662slnlgwgaxg3c.jpg)
Today’s families seem to be busier than they were in the past—lots of homework, extracurricular activities, and hopefully, some quality time spent...
Continue Reading »![Ice Cravings – A Sign of Something Worse? - <p>We all know someone who asks for extra ice just so they can chew on it. And we’ve probably all heard that chewing ice is not healthy for your teeth. So what’s the truth? Is it best to put a stop to ice chewing? Absolutely, and for more reasons than most people are aware of. […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Chewing-Ice-q08f5kvm63tny32f0i00yur2illve5xyusm64h4iwo.jpg)
We all know someone who asks for extra ice just so they can chew on it. And we’ve probably all heard that chewing ice is not healthy for your teeth....
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