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About 1st Family Dental

SMILES FOR ALL AGES 1st Family Dental offers a full range of general and specialty services, so you can take care of all of your dental care needs in one place. Our services include regular checkups and cleanings, root canals, wisdom tooth and surgical extractions, teeth whitening, cosmetic procedures, dental implants, braces and orthodontics, and more. We accept all PPO insurances and offer special discounted pricing -whether or not you have insurance. We take the time to get to know our patients and help them to get the great dental care they deserve, at a price that's affordable. Our friendly staff and doctors are eager to help you, so visit us soon 1st Family Dental was founded by Dr. Ghassan Abboud in 1996. We started with one office, our flagship location at 5333 N. Clark St. in Chicago. Since then we have grown to 10 offices, becoming one of the largest and most successful dental groups in the state of Illinois. We owe our success to a simple business model - all people deserve excellent care and customer service, in a beautiful setting, at the best prices. 1st Family Dental considers it a priority to become involved with the local community, and to get to know our neighbors. We participate in and sponsor local community events, and make an effort to give back to the community whenever we can. Have specific questions or want to book an appointment? Visit our website to book online for free 24/7, or send us an email and we'll get back to you ASAP. You can also visit us on Facebook and Twitter to learn more! We hope to meet you soon.

Dental Emergency! A Broken Denture

One of the most serious complications with full dentures is prosthesis fracture – a broken denture. It is more common with the top denture but does occur with the bottom denture as well. Common Causes of Broken Dentures There are several reasons for denture fracture. One of the most common...

August 11, 2014 Common Dental Issues & Procedures
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Dental Deep Cleaning & Periodontal Maintenance

In need of a dental deep cleaning? If you have been diagnosed with gum disease, know that you are not alone. According to the CDC, more than 64 million adults in the U.S. are living with, or have had gum disease. Gum disease is treatable, curable and preventable. Learn more...

August 8, 2014 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Oral Health = Whole Body Health
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A Dental Insurance Primer for Real People – Part 3 – Questions for Your Dental Provider

At 1st Family Dental, we believe surprises can be fun and exciting, but not when it comes to your dental insurance. We believe all of our patients have a right to understand the fundamentals of purchasing and utilizing the different types of insurance coverage. In Part 1 of our series,...

August 8, 2014 Consumer Guides & Information, Uncategorized
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A Dental Insurance Primer for REAL People (Part 2): How to Choose a Dental Insurance Plan

At 1st Family Dental, we believe surprises can be fun and exciting, but not when it comes to your dental insurance.  We believe all of our patients have a right to understand the fundamentals of how to choose a dental insurance plan. In Part 1 of our series, we reviewed the basics about some...

July 24, 2014 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Consumer Guides & Information
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A Dental Insurance Primer for Real People (Part 1)

At 1st Family Dental, we believe surprises can be fun and exciting, but not when it comes to your dental insurance.  We believe all of our patients have a right to understand the fundamentals of purchasing and utilizing the different types of insurance coverage. We have a developed a multi-section, basic guide...

July 11, 2014 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Consumer Guides & Information
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How to Wreck Your Smile in 5 Easy Steps

We at 1st Family Dental usually like to point out the positives when it comes to dental habits.  This time, we’re going to switch things up.  It’s summer, a holiday weekend is approaching, and for some reason, the two combined have the potential to result in dental disasters. If you’ve got nothing better...

June 27, 2014 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Cosmetic Dentistry & Teeth Whitening, Implant Dentistry, Oral Health = Whole Body Health, Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign, Pediatric Dentistry & Children
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3 Favorite Treats You Never Thought Could Be Good For Your Teeth

Pinch yourself, you’re not dreaming.   Studies have revealed that 3 of our most favorite dietary vices may actually have cavity-fighting properties and be good for your teeth.  Here’s a quick breakdown: Dark Chocolate – All Hail the Cocoa Bean!  This news may have been around awhile, but it’s still...

June 19, 2014 Uncategorized
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5 Gift Ideas to Make Your Dad Smile this Father’s Day

Father’s Day is just around the corner, on Sunday, June 15.  June is also Men’s Health Month, where we devote extra time to help the Dads we know and love to remember to care for themselves as much as they care for their families. Give the gift of good health...

June 13, 2014 Uncategorized
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10 Awesome Tooth-Shaped Things You (probably don’t) Really Need

The Internet is a magical place where you can find pretty much anything.   That includes odd and interesting things that come in the shape of a tooth.  We’ve curated a list of 10 tooth-shaped things that we either already have or really want in our homes or dental offices....

June 4, 2014 Uncategorized
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The “Tooth” About Oil Pulling, Amalgam Fillings, Fluoride, and Dental Trends In the News

Today’s guest blogger is Dr. Mohamed “Mo”Pezeshk.  Dr. Pezeshk is a general dentist who enjoys seeing children and families, and also likes to help us stay on top of emerging trends in the dental field. Oil Pulling You may have heard about the trend called “Oil Pulling.”  This concept has...

May 23, 2014 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Cosmetic Dentistry & Teeth Whitening
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