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Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 31, 2026.

We know how frustrating it can be to discover your child has one or more cavities when you come to visit Robert R. Watts, DDS. There are several ways to Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 24, 2026.

YES! X-rays have been used in dentistry for a long time, and the amount of radiation has significantly decreased with advances in technology. While there is risk in every health Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 17, 2026.

At Robert R. Watts, DDS, we understand that getting high-quality sleep is vital to maintaining your overall health. Insufficient sleep can lead to an inability to concentrate, motor vehicle accidents, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 10, 2026.

According to the American Association of Pediatric Density, roughly one in five children suffers from canker sores. Canker sores are small sores that appear inside the cheeks, on the lips, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 03, 2026.

If you have been bringing your baby in for regular checkups since that first tooth arrived, you might expect that he or she is already familiar with the doctor and Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 24, 2026.

A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 17, 2026.

It is common to experience dentine hypersensitivity, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. Why does it happen and how do you know if this sensitivity is something to be Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 10, 2026.

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 03, 2026.

It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 27, 2026.

While the last baby teeth generally aren’t lost until age ten or 11, most children stop believing in the tooth fairy by the time they're seven or eight. Of course, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 20, 2026.

the doctor and our team at Robert R. Watts, DDS hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 13, 2026.

the doctor and our team know how overwhelming it can be to pick the right dental products for your children. When you visit the dental aisle at the grocery store, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 06, 2026.

Periodontal health — which refers to the condition of the structures that support your teeth — is an important part of your oral and overall health. However, periodontal health becomes Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 30, 2025.

Whether you’re using the latest note-taking app or old-school pen and paper, it’s a good time to start jotting down your resolutions for a healthier, happier New Year. To help Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 23, 2025.

You’re getting ready for a night out, or you’re checking to make sure you removed every bit of spinach after eating, or you’re practicing your best selfie smile . . Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 16, 2025.

TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your Read more