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![Destination Dentistry – Are the Savings Worth the Risk? - <p>Ah, vacation. The sun, the sand, the… gauze in your mouth? Dental work and recovery might not be your preferred use of your precious vacation days, but some people are packing their bags and heading to exotic locations for dental work in hopes of saving money. As medical education and technology improve all around the […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Destination-Dentistry-owofaj7gkwr9tfee8vtkhlyxuxi4mtnjylowzyyh88.jpg)
Ah, vacation. The sun, the sand, the… gauze in your mouth? Dental work and recovery might not be your preferred use of your precious vacation days, ...
Continue Reading »![Soft Food Recipes – What to Eat After Dental Work - <p>You did it! You got the consultation, booked the appointment, and you actually showed up on the big day. You saw the dentist and now all that has left you hungry! The question is: what can you eat after having dental work done? You need some soft food recipes! For some of us, it’s nostalgic […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Soft-Food-Recipes-otmv80yuoxxmi4q0pxo40ws8e0x71s2can67pxrlbs.jpg)
You did it! You got the consultation, booked the appointment, and you actually showed up on the big day. You saw the dentist and now all that has left...
Continue Reading »![Time & Orthodontics Can Silence Bullies - <p>According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, teeth were the #1 feature that increased a child’s chances of being bullied. A person’s smile and teeth are often the first things people notice, and kids are no exception. Family Dental Practice would like to share some ideas that […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Ortho-Bullying-otmut8y78ppbyu6t0jp9tn1c5xrg13e9lhxe3bof5k.jpg)
According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, teeth were the #1 feature that increased a ...
Continue Reading »![Could Brushing & Flossing Prevent a Heart Attack? - <p>A lot of healthy lifestyle choices benefit more than one system within your body. Eating well, exercising, good sleep, and fresh air all support a lot of your physical needs. So, it shouldn’t be surprising that what hurts one area of your health can easily hurt another area, too. An important (though less known) connection […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Heart-Attack-orw8iga65ewlnk240xuckrq1evf92khaijtahcpc54.jpg)
A lot of healthy lifestyle choices benefit more than one system within your body. Eating well, exercising, good sleep, and fresh air all support a lot...
Continue Reading »![Orthodontic Pacifiers: A Binky on a Mission - <p>Parents face many decisions, even before their baby makes an appearance—but once that bundle of joy arrives, one important choice is whether to use a pacifier. Babies have a natural reflex to suck their thumbs, fingers, pacifiers, or other objects to help them feel more secure, to soothe them, or to lull them to sleep. […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Orthodontic-Pacifiers-oqdyyf0ywz4lj5gbcrd2payx8rct8m21n3h47is5o8.jpg)
Parents face many decisions, even before their baby makes an appearance—but once that bundle of joy arrives, one important choice is whether to use ...
Continue Reading »![How are Dental Savings Plans Different from Insurance? - <p>Understanding any type of medical or dental insurance can be a challenge, especially for uninsured folks trying to find a plan on their own. According to the National Association of Dental Plans, about 74 million Americans had no dental insurance coverage at the end of 2016. One possible solution is dental savings plans (also called […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Dental-Savings-Plans-oqdwyxev4l9iitamsuwk2ceurrpttc8z599o7ws2wo.jpg)
Understanding any type of medical or dental insurance can be a challenge, especially for uninsured folks trying to find a plan on their own. According...
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...
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