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Do I Really Have Gum Disease? The 7 Stages of a Gum Disease Diagnosis

“How often do you floss?”  We know this question annoys a lot of our patients. Maybe even you.  That’s because it’s typically accompanied by your dentist or hygienist probing your gum line, which can sometimes be a little bit painful.  Even though we have assured you in a past blog...

June 6, 2016 Common Dental Issues & Procedures
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5 Unexpected Dental Tips From Your Dentist

5 unexpected dental tips? You may be surprised at what you’re about to read, but at 1st Family Dental, we would like to challenge some common myths and concerns some folks have about what’s really most important when it comes to oral health. Here’s our 5 unexpected dental tips from...

May 19, 2015 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Oral Health = Whole Body Health, Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign, Uncategorized
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Dental Chair Confessions: I Have Pregnancy Gingivitis

  Hi There!  Check out my day-to-day updates on my campaign to beat my pregnancy gingivitis.  The most recent entry will be at the top of this page. Or, click HERE to start from the beginning!    Day 30: Today I had my follow up visit with 1st Family Dental to see...

April 7, 2015 Oral Health = Whole Body Health, Uncategorized
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Gum Disease Affects More Than Just Your Mouth

Let’s take a moment to pay tribute to one of the most overworked and often under appreciated parts of the human body: our gums.  You hear how important it is to brush, and how having healthy teeth is an important goal for all of us.  With all this talk about...

April 7, 2015 Oral Health = Whole Body Health, Uncategorized
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5 Gift Ideas to Make Your Dad Smile this Father’s Day

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...

June 13, 2014 Uncategorized
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