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...
Why Do Dental Implants Cost So Much?
Why do dental implants cost so much?! If you've ever had a tooth extracted, by accident or by a dentist, then you've probably looked into your tooth replacement options, including dental implants. There's no question that implants are the best longterm tooth replacement option, but the cost of the procedure...
Eating Without Teeth or Dentures – What You Need to Know
If you’ve lost teeth and have not replaced them with dental implants, or if you have difficulty applying dentures, it can be tempting to try and eat without them. Over time, you might even become good at it. While this approach may seem convenient, eating without teeth or dentures can be...
How to Get Someone to Brush Their Teeth
How Do I Convince Someone to Brush Their Teeth? Getting someone to brush their teeth seems like one of those things that you shouldn’t have to do, but the unfortunate reality is that dental hygiene is not high on the priority list for many people. Years of bad habits formed as...
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Mother’s Dental Health
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Mother's Dental Health. Dental health advice for new and expecting mothers. With a baby on the way or just born, the last thing you have time to think about is your teeth. Cravings are out of control, none of your clothes fit, and your body is in...