When should I take my child to the dentist? If you are asking this question then first know that you are not alone. Most parents are not sure about the correct time to schedule their child’s first dentist appointment. Should your child wait and go after the first tooth comes in? Or...
Tooth decay is a dental health issue that can affect children. While their baby teeth do fall out, tooth decay at any age can be problematic. One of the biggest culprits of tooth decay in young kids come from many of the drinks that we give them. So how does...
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...
A lot of parents want to know “is fluoride bad for toddlers“? Following a change in guidelines from the American Dental Association a few years ago, the question whether fluoride toothpaste is safe for young children continues to circulate among parents and dentists. For years, the ADA recommended that parents wait...
Some children enjoy coming to the dentist and actually look forward to it. Others, not so much. Since opening in 1996, we’ve seen many cases of pediatric dental anxiety ranging from mild to extreme. In fact, for some kids all it takes is the word “dentist” to throw them into a...
Are you an athlete? Do you participate in club or even casual sports teams, or other high-impact activities like CrossFit? Do you wear a mouthguard regularly? If not, take a quick look in the mirror, or grab your smart phone and turn the camera lens around. Can you picture yourself...
Finding a great dentist for kids can be much harder than choosing a dentist for yourself. As parents, we want to choose the VERY BEST dental clinic possible for our kids, which is why we’ve made a list of what makes 1st Family Dental a great choice for your kids.
Do you have tots with tiny teeth in your home, or are you expecting soon? Are you a teacher, or caregiver for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers? Here are 5 great tips you can share with parents or do starting right now to help those little ones learn to love taking care of their teeth, and have a great experience at dental check-up visits.
1st Family Dental’s very own Vicky Khawaja, Marketing Director, had the honor of attending the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s annual Fashion Show in Chicago on November 1. This year’s theme was “Dream a Little Dream.” 1st Family Dental was invited to the event because of our successful campaign to...
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Just because the month is almost over does not mean we’ll stop caring, and we know you won’t stop, either. At 1st Family Dental, we’ve continued our campaign to reach our goal to donate $50,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and we will...
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