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You can trust 1st Family Dental to help keep you informed about hot trends and topics in the dental and health fields. We carefully review important information, and we are here to make it easy to understand with informative and interesting posts on a wide variety of trends and hot topics in dental health.  Our blog is dedicated to helping you understand dental care and help you make well-informed decisions regarding your family’s dental health.

If you’re ever in the Chicagoland area and need a great dentist, visit one of our convenient locations. Learn more at 1stfamilydental.com.

Children's Dental Health Month

Your Child’s Dental Growth & Development

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,...

January 31, 2014 Uncategorized
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My Dog Ate My Dentist

…And other excuses we use to avoid getting a regular checkup and cleaning We’ve heard a lot of excuses over the year from folks who aren’t too keen on coming in for a regular checkup and cleaning.  We like this list of excuses written by one dentist, and this Wiki-How...

January 24, 2014 Uncategorized
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New Year’s Resolutions by 1st Family Dental

Happy New Year! At 1st Family Dental, we decided to kick off 2014 with some resolutions.  We’re very excited about them, and we think you will be too! Resolution 1: Get to know you – our patients, friends, and followers – even better. We want to listen to our patients...

January 17, 2014 Uncategorized
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Wintertime Dental Health Tips

Tis the season for wicked wintertime weather in the  Chicago area, including snow and bitter cold temperatures!  Here are some tips from our doctors and staff to help keep your smile (and the rest of your body) safe and healthy. Wintertime Dental Health Tips  Dress Your Face & Mouth for...

January 5, 2014 Uncategorized
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The Importance of Braces

The Importance of Braces

Phyllis Diller once said, “A smile is a curve that sets everything straight” ; this sentiment could not be more true! Imagine how different your life would be if smiling, eating, or speaking caused you pain, discomfort, or even embarrassment. Thankfully, we live in a world where anyone can obtain...

December 5, 2013 Uncategorized
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Got braces? Enter to win!

UPDATED ON DECEMBER 20, 2013: Our winners have been announced!   Are you or your child currently sporting braces from 1st Family Dental or are you starting orthodontic treatment with 1st Family Dental soon? Then YOU can… Win an XBOX One or Playstation 4 just in time for the Holidays....

November 15, 2013 Uncategorized
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Kids Dental Health this Halloween

Halloween is the beginning of a stressful holiday season for parents; not only is there pressure to find appropriate costumes or snacks for school parties, but parents also find themselves caught in a tug-of-war when it comes to figuring out what candy to pass out to trick-or-treaters, as well as...

October 23, 2013 Uncategorized
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1st Family Dental Pays It Forward

On October 2, 2013 1st Family Dental hosted a “Free Dental Clinic Day” at 1st Family Dental of  Albany Park. We’re proud to announce that this “first come, first served” event provided complete dental exam, cleanings, fillings, x-rays, extractions, and diagnostic services to 97 patients. The goal of this event was to continue to work toward...

October 15, 2013 Uncategorized
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1st Family Dental takes part in LIVE WELL Event

1st Family Dental is proud to take part in LIVE WELL, an Old Town Health and Wellness Event October 10th-13th. The four day event will feature Old Town health and wellness businesses that promote “a healthier, more active lifestyle” and will include seminars, promotions, free training sessions, enrollment specials, and...

October 12, 2013 Uncategorized
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The Skinny on Nitrous Oxide (AKA Laughing Gas)

This week on our Facebook page, we asked you when Nitrous Oxide, also known as “Laughing Gas” was first introduced into dental procedures.  Keep reading to learn all about N2O! What is Nitrous Oxide What is Nitrous Oxide?  The chemical’s official name is Dinitrogen monoxide and it is written chemically as...

July 5, 2013 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Pediatric Dentistry & Children
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