Are My Child’s Baby Teeth on Schedule?
- posted: Jan. 31, 2024
Your darling three-month old is crying and fussy—can she be teething already? Or, your happy baby boy has just celebrated his first birthday—with only one tooth in that beautiful, gummy Read More
Is Charcoal Teeth Whitening Safe?
- posted: Jan. 24, 2024
Health and beauty trends surface on the web every day, and it can be difficult to tell which ones are worth your time, or even safe, for that matter. Perhaps Read More
Ways to Prevent Oral Cancer
- posted: Jan. 17, 2024
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, this form of cancer kills roughly one person an hour, every 24 hours. This means that nearly 10,000 people will die this year from Read More
Is a Lost Tooth a Lost Cause?
- posted: Jan. 10, 2024
We’re used to seeing athletes wearing mouthguards at practice or play, because dental trauma is one of the most common (and predictable) sports injuries. But it’s not just athletes who Read More
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
- posted: Jan. 03, 2024
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read More
New Year's Eve
- posted: Dec. 27, 2023
Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- James P. Watts, DMD included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one Read More
Caring for Your Cat’s Dental Health
- posted: Dec. 20, 2023
While you make sure your family is getting the best care possible, with regular dental checkups and cleanings at our Mystic, Connecticut office, there is one family member that might Read More
When do children usually lose their baby teeth?
- posted: Dec. 13, 2023
Many parents worry that their children’s teeth are not falling out on time. A lot of concerned parents want to know: When will my child lose his or her first Read More
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
- posted: Dec. 06, 2023
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read More
Find Out how Your Diet can Cause Cavities
- posted: Nov. 29, 2023
Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. the doctor and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm your teeth Read More
Thanksgiving Trivia
- posted: Nov. 22, 2023
At James P. Watts, DMD we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit Read More
Oral Health Problems: An indicator of overall health problems?
- posted: Nov. 15, 2023
If you are like many people, you might think of your oral health as separate from your overall health. After all, most dental coverage plans are distinct from health care Read More
What are the five things I should do in between visits?
- posted: Nov. 08, 2023
When it comes to keeping your smile looking its best, good oral hygiene is a must! Good oral health habits should start early and continue throughout your lifetime. Here, the Read More
Getting Ready for Winter
- posted: Nov. 01, 2023
Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read More
The Intriguing History of Halloween
- posted: Oct. 25, 2023
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read More
Diabetes and Dental Care
- posted: Oct. 18, 2023
Diabetes is a disease that affects the health of the entire body, including, of course, your mouth, gums, and teeth. We are trained to look for issues that might arise Read More
