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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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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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What is the Best Age for Braces?

What is the Best Age for Braces?

One question that many people, especially parents, face is at what is the best age for braces? Get them too early and further treatment might be required later in life; get them too late and they may need to be worn for a longer period of time or cause additional...

October 12, 2017 Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign
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All On 4 vs All On 6 Dental Implants: Which Procedure is Right For You?

If you are missing many teeth and beginning to look into dental implants as a tooth replacement option, the “All On 4” and “All On 6” procedures may come up during your research or discussions with your dentist or oral surgeon. The good news is that these treatments are very...

September 26, 2017 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Implant Dentistry
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Help! I Swallowed My Braces Bracket

“Help! I swallowed my braces bracket.” Not something you hear everyday, but a concern that we hear from many people when they start their orthodontic treatment.   You may have even seen the recent story about a woman in Australia who had a piece of orthodontic wire removed from her intestine...

September 12, 2017 Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign
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How to Choose the Best Chicago Dentist

How to Choose the Best Chicago Dentist

The Chicago area is fortunate to have many qualified dentists to serve the city and it’s many neighborhoods, as well as the cities and towns in the suburbs. But, with so many dentists and options to choose from, how do you choose the best Chicago dentist that’s right for you? Tips...

August 15, 2017 Consumer Guides & Information, Uncategorized
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Tooth Extractions: Do I Need a Dentist or Oral Surgeon?

When it comes to extractions, we often get asked “do I need a dentist or oral surgeon?” A tooth extraction is nothing to take lightly, so it’s important to choose the right provider for your situation, especially if it’s an emergency procedure. Both dentists and oral surgeons can perform extractions,...

August 8, 2017 Common Dental Issues & Procedures
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Eating Without Teeth or Dentures – What You Need to Know

If you’ve lost teeth and have not replaced them with dental implants, or if you have difficulty applying dentures, it can be tempting to try and eat without them. Over time, you might even become good at it. While this approach may seem convenient, eating without teeth or dentures can be...

June 28, 2017 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Implant Dentistry, Oral Health = Whole Body Health, Uncategorized
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