A healthy smile is a beautiful smile. As parents, we often put the needs of our children and families over that of our own. Our physical and dental health is sometimes put to the side while we worry about other things. We put off checkups and sometimes even ignore symptoms...
Throughout the month of April, we’ve been highlighting the importance of gum health, gum disease treatment, and reasons to address and prevent gum disease (known as gingivitis or periodontitis). Why is the health of your gums so important? Let’s put it right out there: in order to have a truly...
Hi There! Check out my day-to-day updates on my campaign to beat my pregnancy gingivitis. The most recent entry will be at the top of this page. Or, click HERE to start from the beginning! Day 30: Today I had my follow up visit with 1st Family Dental to see...
Let’s take a moment to pay tribute to one of the most overworked and often under appreciated parts of the human body: our gums. You hear how important it is to brush, and how having healthy teeth is an important goal for all of us. With all this talk about...
In honor of “Movember” we’d like to pay homage to the mustache, and facial hair in general. In case you’re not familiar, Movember is a month-long event where men around the world grow a mustache during the month of November to help raise awareness and raise funds for men’s health issues such as...
It’s here – Candy Season. You know, it’s that time between Halloween and Valentine’s Day when candies, chocolates and holiday treats can be found almost everywhere – at home, on TV, at work, tucked away in gifts, and in nearly every single aisle at nearly every single store. We care...
There are few things that can help brighten someone’s day more than a warm, genuine smile. Smiles haven’t always been en vogue, however! In the U.S., studies reviewing photographs show that social smiles were not as commonplace until after the start of the 1900’s, and even then, smiling was thought...
Are you looking for ways to educate yourself or your children about going to the dentist, how long you’re brushing, or even keeping track of oral hygiene milestones like dental checkups and when to change your toothbrush? There’s an app for that. Use your tablet or smartphone to help...
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...
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...
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