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Are Dental X-Rays Safe During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is an exciting time and, while your body is undergoing massive amounts of change, it does not mean that you should abandon your dental care routine. In fact, it is important that you take extra-great care of your teeth in order to avoid things like pregnancy gingivitis, and if you...
How Soda and Juice Affect Toddler’s Teeth
Tooth decay is a dental health issue that can affect children. While their baby teeth do fall out, tooth decay at any age can be problematic. One of the biggest culprits of tooth decay in young kids come from many of the drinks that we give them. So how does...
What Happens When You Have an Underbite?
No matter how well you take care of your teeth, there are certain dental problems that are caused by genetics and there’s nothing you can do to prevent them. An underbite is one of those issues. However, just because you can’t prevent an underbite does not mean that you need...
Bruxism: Are You Harming Your Teeth While You Sleep?
No matter how diligently you care for your teeth during the day, you might be harming them overnight or in other situations without even realizing you are doing it. Many people experience teeth grinding and jaw clenching, or a condition known as bruxism, while they sleep or in stressful situations....
Dental Implants: What’s The Recovery Time?
Dental implants are needed for a variety of reasons from injury to tooth decay. No matter what the reason for needing an implant, the process for getting them into your mouth is the same. Implant surgery can be performed at any of our 1st Family Dental offices, but it is more...
Do I Need to Replace a Missing Tooth?
If you’ve lost a tooth, especially one that’s not visible to others when you speak or smile, you may be thinking that you can slide by without replacing it. Sure, it will feel weird for a while, but you’ll get used it — or will you? Not replacing a missing tooth...
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...