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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.

The Skinny on Nitrous Oxide (AKA Laughing Gas)

This week on our Facebook page, we asked you when Nitrous Oxide, also known as “Laughing Gas” was first introduced into dental procedures.  Keep reading to learn all about N2O! What is Nitrous Oxide What is Nitrous Oxide?  The chemical’s official name is Dinitrogen monoxide and it is written chemically as...

July 5, 2013 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Pediatric Dentistry & Children
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1st Family Dental is Hiring!

1st Family Dental is Hiring – Find Your Career – Here! Full Time Dental Assistant – Posted 6/10/2013 Full Time Dental Receptionist – Posted 6/21/2013 Part Time Orthodontic Assistant – Posted 5/17/2013 1st Family Dental is a great place to jump-start your career in the dental field.  We are a...

June 24, 2013 Uncategorized
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Tooth Fairy Trivia

Parents around the world have been explaining the loss of baby teeth and growth of adult teeth to their children for many years.  On Tuesday, on Facebook, we asked folks what they thought about the tooth fairy.  So what’s the story? While actual accounts vary, the Tooth Fairy didn’t actually...

June 21, 2013 Uncategorized
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National Women’s Health Week: May 15 – Bone Health for Life

National Women’s Health Week: May 15 – Bone Health for Life Healthy Bones for Life!  Bone loss can sometimes be avoided and even reversed in some individuals, with proper diet, care and exercise!   Osteoporosis is currently typically more common in women than in men due to a generally smaller bone structure...

May 15, 2013 Uncategorized
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National Women’s Health Week: May 12-18 (Don’t forget about Dental Health!)

TIP OF THE DAY:  Floss -To-Go for Multitaskers!  Tuesday May 14 – This one goes out to the ladies…. especially all you ladies who are incredibly busy balancing careers, families, school, and all of the things that keep us running ragged!   Flossing daily is of course good for your...

May 13, 2013 Uncategorized
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Dentist with a Heart – Julissa’s Story – Part 2

Julissa’s inspiring story continues – when she gets her braces on!   If you have not met Julissa yet, she’s a bright 16-year-old young woman.  See the story and part-1 video of Julissa’s experience with getting braces with 1st Family Dental and Dr. Ramzi Duaibis, our board-certified orthodontist. Click here...

May 7, 2013 Uncategorized
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Nominate Your Mom to Win This Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day is around the corner! Many of us owe our bright smiles to our mothers who made sure we brushed our teeth and sent us to the dentist on a regular basis. This Mother’s Day, 1st Family Dental wants to honor one special mother with a great gift: her...

May 3, 2013 Uncategorized
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Dentist With a Heart – Julissa’s Story – Part 1

Meet Julissa.  She’s 16.  Julissa and her family have been going through some tough times lately.  Julissa’s father passed away not long ago, leaving Julissa’s mother, Maricruz, to support 5 children in tough economic times. Julissa is a good kid.  She is quiet but very smart, humble and mature.  She...

May 1, 2013 Uncategorized
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The Ugly Truth About Flossing – Keeping Your Teeth Clean & Healthy

According to a recent study, 27 percent of all adults lie to their dentist about their flossing habits. Approximately a third of these people said they would rather do some other type of unpleasant chores, such as washing the dishes or cleaning the toilet over having to floss their teeth....

April 26, 2013 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Oral Health = Whole Body Health
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Ask the Dentist: Does Sugar Cause Cavities?

“Does Sugar Cause Cavities? This is an age-old question we hear from many of our patients, and our answer may surprise you. Sugar in itself isn’t bad for your teeth — it’s what the combination of sugar and bacteria in your mouth does that is harmful to your teeth. When...

April 12, 2013 Uncategorized
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