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    • Oral Health = Whole Body Health
    • Common Dental Issues & Procedures
    • Consumer Guides & Information
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    • Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign
    • Pediatric Dentistry & Children
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Welcome to 1st Family Dental's Blog

You can trust 1st Family Dental to help keep you informed about hot trends and topics in the dental and health fields. We carefully review important information, and we are here to make it easy to understand with informative and interesting posts on a wide variety of trends and hot topics in dental health.  Our blog is dedicated to helping you understand dental care and help you make well-informed decisions regarding your family’s dental health.

If you’re ever in the Chicagoland area and need a great dentist, visit one of our convenient locations. Learn more at 1stfamilydental.com.

I Want All My Teeth Removed and Replaced. What are My Options?

I Want All My Teeth Removed and Replaced. What are My Options?

Fed up with your teeth? You are not alone. We get a few patients each year that are tired of the dental issues they’ve been dealing with for years. We hear them say things like “I Want All My Teeth Removed and Replaced. What are My Options?” Whether the dental...

November 29, 2018 Implant Dentistry, Oral Health = Whole Body Health
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What are Veneers - 1st Family Dental, Chicago IL

What are Veneers and How Do They Work?

A study in 2015 showed that over 80% of people think their teeth look BAD in photographs. It also found that nearly 30% of people don’t show their teeth when smiling in photos on social media because they don’t like the way their teeth look. That’s a lot of people that...

November 20, 2018 Consumer Guides & Information, Cosmetic Dentistry & Teeth Whitening
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What Can I Do to Prevent Dental Problems? - 1st Family Dental

What Can I Do to Prevent Dental Problems?

They say, “nothing you wear is more important than your smile.” A great smile is rememberable. It shows confidence, happiness, and fun. However, it does take a little work to keep it that way. Luckily, we provided some daily tips to help keep your teeth healthy and help you prevent...

November 2, 2018 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Oral Health = Whole Body Health
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dental implants procedure steps - Chicago IL

An Overview of Dental Implant Procedure Steps

Ready for your dental implant? Whether you have been living with a missing tooth for a while, just lost a tooth due to an accident or infection, or your dentist recommended an implant, there’s a good chance that you are wondering about the dental implant procedure steps. What happens first?...

October 26, 2018 Implant Dentistry
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Dental Problems From a Chipped Tooth - min

Problems from a Chipped Tooth

You finished your cold beverage and are left with just the ice. You start crunching away on the cold cubes when all of a sudden, CRACK! That little piece you just chomped on isn’t ice, it is a piece of tooth! 😱  A chipped tooth is common for adults and...

September 26, 2018 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Oral Health = Whole Body Health
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is teeth whitening safe?

Is Teeth Whitening Safe?

Is teeth whitening safe? Many of us wish that our smiles were a little whiter, but is it something that’s worth risking your health for? The good news is that teeth whitening methods have come a long way over the last few decades and is generally considered safe for most people....

September 14, 2018 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Cosmetic Dentistry & Teeth Whitening
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diseases that cause tooth decay - 1st Family Dental

Common Diseases That Cause Tooth Decay

No part of the body functions truly independently, and your teeth are no exception. Tooth decay can be caused by much more than just poor oral hygiene. Tooth decay is often a symptom or warning sign of something much larger, and possibly more dangerous, happening in the body. In fact,...

August 29, 2018 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Oral Health = Whole Body Health
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Signs You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Taken Out - 1st Family Dental Chicago

Common Signs You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Taken Out

Wisdom teeth are our third set of molars that usually come in during your late teens to early twenties. Over time our jaws have shrunk, leaving little room for the extra row of teeth, which is why they can cause pain and need to be extracted. Besides pain, what are...

August 21, 2018 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Oral Health = Whole Body Health, Wisdom Teeth
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When Should I Take My Child - 1st Family Dental, Chicago IL

When Should I Take My Child To The Dentist?

When should I take my child to the dentist? If you are asking this question then first know that you are not alone. Most parents are not sure about the correct time to schedule their child’s first dentist appointment. Should your child wait and go after the first tooth comes in? Or...

July 30, 2018 Consumer Guides & Information, Pediatric Dentistry & Children
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Are Dental Xrays Safe During Pregnancy

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...

July 11, 2018 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Consumer Guides & Information, Oral Health = Whole Body Health
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