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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.

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How Soda and Juice Affect Toddler’s Teeth

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...

July 5, 2018 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Oral Health = Whole Body Health, Pediatric Dentistry & Children
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What Happens When You Have an Underbite? Chicago Family Dentistry

What Happens When You Have an Underbite?

No matter how well you take care of your teeth, there are certain dental problems that are caused by genetics and there’s nothing you can do to prevent them. An underbite is one of those issues. However, just because you can’t prevent an underbite does not mean that you need...

June 12, 2018 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign
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Bruxism: Are You Harming Your Teeth While You Sleep?

No matter how diligently you care for your teeth during the day, you might be harming them overnight or in other situations without even realizing you are doing it. Many people experience teeth grinding and jaw clenching, or a condition known as bruxism, while they sleep or in stressful situations....

May 29, 2018 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Oral Health = Whole Body Health
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Dental Implants Whats the Recovery Time?

Dental Implants: What’s The Recovery Time?

Dental implants are needed for a variety of reasons from injury to tooth decay. No matter what the reason for needing an implant, the process for getting them into your mouth is the same.  Implant surgery can be performed at any of our 1st Family Dental offices, but it is more...

May 16, 2018 Implant Dentistry, Oral Health = Whole Body Health
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Do I Need to Replace a Missing Tooth?

If you’ve lost a tooth, especially one that’s not visible to others when you speak or smile, you may be thinking that you can slide by without replacing it. Sure, it will feel weird for a while, but you’ll get used it — or will you? Not replacing a missing tooth...

March 20, 2018 Implant Dentistry, Oral Health = Whole Body Health
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Tips to Help Your Kids Practice Good Dental Hygiene

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...

February 27, 2018 Oral Health = Whole Body Health, Pediatric Dentistry & Children
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Fun Facts About Smiling or Laughing

Fun Facts About Smiling and Laughing: 5 Great Reasons to Smile and Laugh More

We’ve written a lot on this blog about the reasons why taking care of your teeth is important for your overall health. The quality of your smile also affects how much you show off your teeth and your overall mood in general. Of course, you can smile and laugh no...

February 21, 2018 Oral Health = Whole Body Health
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Veneers or Crowns: Which is Right for Me?

When you have a chipped tooth, you want to get it taken care of as quickly as possible. The good news is that there are few options for doing so. Veneers and crowns are two of the more common options. So the question is, veneers or crowns; which is right...

January 22, 2018 Uncategorized
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Dentures vs Implants: Pros and Cons

Dentures vs Implants: Pros and Cons

Dentures vs Implants. When you are missing one, some, or all of your teeth, these are two main options that dentists typically recommend. Each of these treatments has its own list of pros and cons that may make it a better option for your situation. Your dentist can make a...

November 20, 2017 Cosmetic Dentistry & Teeth Whitening, Implant Dentistry
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Why Do Dental Implants Cost So Much?

Why do dental implants cost so much?! If you’ve ever had a tooth extracted, by accident or by a dentist, then you’ve probably looked into your tooth replacement options, including dental implants. There’s no question that implants are the best longterm tooth replacement option, but the cost of the procedure...

October 24, 2017 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Implant Dentistry, Oral Health = Whole Body Health
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