updated: Apr. 22, 2019

WE’VE ALL HEARD OF the Tooth Fairy, even if the details are a little different from one family to the next. But did you know that the Tooth Fairy is Read more

updated: Apr. 15, 2019

EVEN THOUGH WE ALL know how important it is to go to the dentist, dental anxiety can make many people avoid crucial dental checkups. For some, dental anxiety starts in Read more

updated: Apr. 08, 2019

CALCIUM AND MILK go together like fluoride and toothpaste. Without the former, it can be hard to find the latter. And, like fluoride, calcium is essential to our oral health.  How Read more

updated: Apr. 01, 2019

BECAUSE PREVENTION IS such a major part of good dental care, it’s critical to visit the dentist for regular checkups. In most cases, two regular dental cleanings a year will Read more

updated: Mar. 25, 2019

EVEN THOUGH WE ALL know how important it is to go to the dentist, dental anxiety can make many people avoid crucial dental checkups. For some, dental anxiety starts in Read more

updated: Feb. 25, 2019

IT’S NEVER A GREAT feeling when the dentist tells you that you have a cavity, especially when you’ve been diligently brushing and flossing to keep your teeth healthy. The next step Read more

updated: Mar. 18, 2019

HAVE YOU EVER HEARD of “Mountain Dew Mouth”? It’s what happens to our teeth when we drink too much soda. The term comes from rural Appalachia, where that particular drink Read more

updated: Mar. 11, 2019

YOU’VE DREAMED OF THIS day your whole life. You have the ring and the fiance, the planning is going well, and you’re down to the last few details. Bridals are Read more

updated: Feb. 11, 2019

Zoom teeth whitening uses an UV light to enhance the whitening process. Zoom is a great option if you have a busy schedule; after just one 60-minute appointment, your teeth may be up to Read more

updated: Mar. 04, 2019

HAVE YOU EVER woken up with a sore jaw, tooth pain, or a headache? These are common symptoms of sleep bruxism, or teeth-grinding. The American Dental Association estimates that 10-15 percent of Read more

updated: Feb. 18, 2019

THERE’S NOTHING WORSE than being in the middle of a social situation and suddenly realizing you have bad breath. Whether it’s a first date or a job interview, having bad breath Read more

updated: Feb. 04, 2019

What Do I Need to Know about Crowns and Bridgework? Common questions and answers about crowns and bridges Do you have teeth that are badly damaged or have large, unsightly metal fillings? Read more

updated: Jan. 29, 2019

Often the most feared of all of the dental procedures Premier Dental Care in Watertown offers, root canals seem to have gotten an unfairly negative reputation over the last several Read more

updated: Jan. 21, 2019

TRENDS IMPACT JUST about every aspect of life, from slang and fashion to which toys are collectibles this year and which fad diet everyone’s aunt is doing. Most trends are harmless Read more

updated: Dec. 19, 2018

AS RECENTLY AS 2012, one fifth of American adults over sixty-five had lost all of their natural teeth. Whether the tooth loss is from age or other causes, it is Read more

updated: Dec. 21, 2017