When can your dentist refuse to clean your teeth? When they’re trying to protect your health. Imagine this scenario: You’re at home, brushing your teeth, during your normal routine. Maybe you floss every day, maybe you don’t…
It’s here – the big day you or your child have been waiting for. It’s on your calendar: BRACES OFF! Many people make plans to celebrate or do something special to mark the occasion of the day you get your braces off. You come in to the office for your debonding appointment. And like magic, your teeth are perfectly smooth.
Wondering how to have great oral hygiene with braces? Having braces is an investment in your future. A properly aligned smile not only looks fantastic, it helps to make sure your teeth can stay as strong and healthy as possible, and avoid unnecessary wear. Straightening your teeth can even prevent...
The 5 Signs You May Need Braces When not addressed properly orthodontic problems can have a negative impact on your oral health, which is why we put this short report together. It’s very important to be able to identify early symptoms of orthodontic problems, especially in children, and get in...
“How often do you floss?” We know this question annoys a lot of our patients. Maybe even you. That’s because it’s typically accompanied by your dentist or hygienist probing your gum line, which can sometimes be a little bit painful. Even though we have assured you in a past blog...
Tuesday, May 17th was a very special day at 1st Family Dental of Addison. Not only did we donate a day’s worth of free dental care and services to members of our local community but we were also officially welcomed to the neighborhood by the Mayor of Addison, IL and...
[DIY VIDEO] Teeth whitening with activated charcoal is high on the list of options for DIY teeth whitening. Get our charcoal whitening recipe and process.
As we commonly say in Chicago, there are two seasons: Winter, and Teeth Whitening. As the weather starts to warm, more folks start asking about whitening their teeth. There are lots of reasons to want a bright smile – graduations, weddings, al fresco dining, barbecue and beach parties, and special...
Considering Invisalign to straighten and align your teeth? As Invisalign grows in popularity, so do the number of questions we receive from interested patients which is why we’ve put together a short list of important questions to ask your orthodontist about Invisalign. Not long ago, we here at 1st Family...
Is there a such thing as affordable tooth replacement options? Did you know that the typical adult aged 35 to 49 living in the United States is missing an average of 7 teeth? Even if we assume 4 of those teeth might be wisdom teeth, that still means that most adults in...
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