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Tips to Help Your Kids Practice Good Dental Hygiene
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, which brings together dentists, teachers, and parents across the country to promote the benefits of good oral health to children and those who care for them. 1st Family Dental is proud to participate in this event. We strive to make sure that all...
Fun Facts About Smiling and Laughing: 5 Great Reasons to Smile and Laugh More
We’ve written a lot on this blog about the reasons why taking care of your teeth is important for your overall health. The quality of your smile also affects how much you show off your teeth and your overall mood in general. Of course, you can smile and laugh no...
Veneers or Crowns: Which is Right for Me?
When you have a chipped tooth, you want to get it taken care of as quickly as possible. The good news is that there are few options for doing so. Veneers and crowns are two of the more common options. So the question is, veneers or crowns; which is right...
Dentures vs Implants: Pros and Cons
Dentures vs Implants. When you are missing one, some, or all of your teeth, these are two main options that dentists typically recommend. Each of these treatments has its own list of pros and cons that may make it a better option for your situation. Your dentist can make a...
Why Do Dental Implants Cost So Much?
Why do dental implants cost so much?! If you've ever had a tooth extracted, by accident or by a dentist, then you've probably looked into your tooth replacement options, including dental implants. There's no question that implants are the best longterm tooth replacement option, but the cost of the procedure...
What is the Best Age for Braces?
One question that many people, especially parents, face is at what is the best age for braces? Get them too early and further treatment might be required later in life; get them too late and they may need to be worn for a longer period of time or cause additional...
All On 4 vs All On 6 Dental Implants: Which Procedure is Right For You?
If you are missing many teeth and beginning to look into dental implants as a tooth replacement option, the "All On 4" and "All On 6" procedures may come up during your research or discussions with your dentist or oral surgeon. The good news is that these treatments are very...
Help! I Swallowed My Braces Bracket
"Help! I swallowed my braces bracket." Not something you hear everyday, but a concern that we hear from many people when they start their orthodontic treatment. You may have even seen the recent story about a woman in Australia who had a piece of orthodontic wire removed from her intestine...