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...
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...
Dear Teens,
Normally we spend a lot of time talking to your parents and other adults about you. Today, we, the Orthodontists at 1st Family Dental, are talking directly to YOU about something extremely important that’s going on for a lot of you right now.
Gap bands. Teens all over the U.S. have been attempting a dangerous trend, attempting to “straighten” or remove a gap between their teeth on their own, using orthodontic rubber bands or other elastics. PLEASE, if you’re thinking about it, read this first.
October is National Orthodontic Health Month, hosted by the American Association of Orthodontics. All month long, we’ll be sharing interesting tips, facts and information about all things braces and orthodontics. You’ll also meet the members of our outstanding orthodontic team, including our orthodontists and staff. Have you been thinking about braces, Invisalign, or other orthodontic treatment to achieve a straight and healthy smile for yourself or a loved one? This month, RIGHT NOW, is the time to come in for a complimentary orthodontic consultation because we’re giving away $500 Amazon.com gift cards for two lucky winners!
Guys with Braces – 5 great reasons guys are getting braces When we think about braces and other orthodontic work, the first picture that often comes to mind usually involves teenagers (or perhaps Katy Perry acting like a teenager). However, the benefits of straight teeth and a healthy smile aren’t...
5 unexpected dental tips? You may be surprised at what you’re about to read, but at 1st Family Dental, we would like to challenge some common myths and concerns some folks have about what’s really most important when it comes to oral health. Here’s our 5 unexpected dental tips from...
“But Mooooommmmm!” “OMG Dad, noooooo!” If we had a nickel each time we heard something like this coming from our kids, we’d all probably be enjoying this blog from our favorite vacation spot. Braces and orthodontic treatment aren’t just for looks – many times it is needed to help realign...
Fall is upon us, the kids are heading back to class or college, and the summer fun will soon be a distant memory. You’ve checked that the kids have all of the supplies they need for the book-work, but don’t forget to make sure they have everything they need for...
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...