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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.

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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1st Family Dental is Hiring!

1st Family Dental is Hiring – Find Your Career – Here! Full Time Dental Assistant – Posted 6/10/2013 Full Time Dental Receptionist – Posted 6/21/2013 Part Time Orthodontic Assistant – Posted 5/17/2013 1st Family Dental is a great place to jump-start your career in the dental field.  We are a...

June 24, 2013 Uncategorized
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Tooth Fairy Trivia

Parents around the world have been explaining the loss of baby teeth and growth of adult teeth to their children for many years.  On Tuesday, on Facebook, we asked folks what they thought about the tooth fairy.  So what’s the story? While actual accounts vary, the Tooth Fairy didn’t actually...

June 21, 2013 Uncategorized
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National Women’s Health Week: May 15 – Bone Health for Life

National Women’s Health Week: May 15 – Bone Health for Life Healthy Bones for Life!  Bone loss can sometimes be avoided and even reversed in some individuals, with proper diet, care and exercise!   Osteoporosis is currently typically more common in women than in men due to a generally smaller bone structure...

May 15, 2013 Uncategorized
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National Women’s Health Week: May 12-18 (Don’t forget about Dental Health!)

TIP OF THE DAY:  Floss -To-Go for Multitaskers!  Tuesday May 14 – This one goes out to the ladies…. especially all you ladies who are incredibly busy balancing careers, families, school, and all of the things that keep us running ragged!   Flossing daily is of course good for your...

May 13, 2013 Uncategorized
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Dentist with a Heart – Julissa’s Story – Part 2

Julissa’s inspiring story continues – when she gets her braces on!   If you have not met Julissa yet, she’s a bright 16-year-old young woman.  See the story and part-1 video of Julissa’s experience with getting braces with 1st Family Dental and Dr. Ramzi Duaibis, our board-certified orthodontist. Click here...

May 7, 2013 Uncategorized
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Nominate Your Mom to Win This Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day is around the corner! Many of us owe our bright smiles to our mothers who made sure we brushed our teeth and sent us to the dentist on a regular basis. This Mother’s Day, 1st Family Dental wants to honor one special mother with a great gift: her...

May 3, 2013 Uncategorized
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