Pinch yourself, you’re not dreaming. Studies have revealed that 3 of our most favorite dietary vices may actually have cavity-fighting properties and be good for your teeth. Here’s a quick breakdown: Dark Chocolate – All Hail the Cocoa Bean! This news may have been around awhile, but it’s still...
Father’s Day is just around the corner, on Sunday, June 15. June is also Men’s Health Month, where we devote extra time to help the Dads we know and love to remember to care for themselves as much as they care for their families. Give the gift of good health...
The Internet is a magical place where you can find pretty much anything. That includes odd and interesting things that come in the shape of a tooth. We’ve curated a list of 10 tooth-shaped things that we either already have or really want in our homes or dental offices....
Today’s guest blogger is Dr. Sharon Varghese. Dr. Varghese provides general dental care for children and families with 1st Family Dental, and is a proud mom herself. It is said that a mother’s work is never done, and that once a person becomes a parent, it is a labor of...
1st Family Dental has been keeping track of the emerging news stories regarding potential safety concerns related to dental amalgam as a restorative material. Amalgam fillings are most commonly referred to as “metal” or “silver” fillings. Amalgam is a combination of metals bound together with elemental mercury. The American Dental...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dr. Ghassan Abboud, President and Founder of 1st Family Dental, a premier provider of dental services in the Chicago and suburban area, has announced that the company will be changing their signature uniform colors and building signage in an effort to respond to results of a recent and...
Earth Hour 2014 begins tonight, March 29th, from 8:30 PM until 9:30 PM Central Time. Earth Hour is a worldwide event. The challenge is simple, but the global impacts of energy conservation can be enormous: Simply switch off your lights (and other non-essential electric devices) for an hour beginning at...
In case you were wondering, kale is the new black. Smoothies packed with fresh veggies and fruit have gone viral. They can have excellent health benefits and a quick and easy way to load up on essential vitamins and minerals. However, while all of that green might be great...
It is often said that “the mouth is the mirror of the body.” When you look in the mirror, is your smile a reflection of good health, or is your mouth trying to tell you something? Did you know that some symptoms and signs of certain diseases will show in...
February is National Children’s Dental Health month, with 4 weeks chock full of information all about healthy smiles for kids. This year 1st Family Dental is celebrating with all kinds of fun games, contests, events and info just for children and parents. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter,...
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