At 1st In Smiles, we know you’ll have questions about your family’s dental care. Call us at 972-905-9266 and we’ll find answers for you! You can also visit our office at 1300 Village Creek Drive in Plano. In the meantime, here is a list of our FAQ, which may have the answers you need.
- What Is the Fastest Way for Me to Whiten Teeth?
- Do You See Patients of All Ages?
- Can Cosmetic Dentistry Help My Tobacco-Stained Teeth?
- Do You Offer Orthodontics for Adults?
- What Are All-on-4® Dental Implants?
- Can You Help Me Overcome My Dental Anxiety?
- Is a Custom Mouthguard Better Than One From a Store?
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What Is the Fastest Way for Me to Whiten Teeth?
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1st In Smiles offers an incredible in-office teeth whitening treatment that gives you whiter results in just one hour! Our Opalescence Boost whitening system will make your teeth several shades brighter under the care of Dr. Rick Barfield. We’ll also give you whitening gel to take home for touch-ups. To get whiter teeth in time for an upcoming wedding or social event, call us to set up a convenient appointment. Don’t forget to ask us about our Free Whitening for Life offer!
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Do You See Patients of All Ages?
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Yes! Dr. Barfield and his team enjoy working with all ages. Each member of your family is welcome in our office and can expect the same high level of care from our team.
The best time for a first dental appointment is around the age of 2. Until then, be sure to clean your child’s teeth each day!
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Can Cosmetic Dentistry Help My Tobacco-Stained Teeth?
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Absolutely! Keep in mind that if you have not yet left your nicotine habit behind, you are jeopardizing your overall oral health. That said, we can at least make your smile look more beautiful in the meantime. In fact, here at 1st In Smiles, we can use dental veneers to cover up stubborn stains, as well as cracks, chips, and other dental damage. Alternatively, we have a great professional teeth whitening solution.
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Do You Offer Orthodontics for Adults?
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Of course! For adult orthodontic treatment, we offer Invisalign. You’ll wear a series of virtually invisible plastic aligners to correct crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth without attracting any unwanted attention. Whether you’re interested in Invisalign for boosting your oral health or just the appearance of your smile, call us to schedule a free orthodontic consultation with Dr. Barfield.
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What Are All-on-4® Dental Implants?
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Dental implants are the closest thing to your natural teeth that you can get. They’re an excellent investment in your smile and your happiness. However, the main factor in deciding whether implants are right for you is the thickness and strength of the bone that will support the implants.
All-on-4 dental implants allow many people whose bone isn’t right for traditional implants to replace their missing teeth. Dr. Barfield angles two rear implants to provide more contact with, and support from, the surrounding bone. He will perform a thorough examination, including detailed imaging, to determine the best approach to replacing your missing teeth.
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Can You Help Me Overcome My Dental Anxiety?
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Dr. Barfield and the rest of our 1st In Smiles team have lots of experience in calming nerves. Their gentle chairside manner is enough to relax most patients. If you’re still nervous about a procedure, we offer three kinds of safe dental sedation: inhaled sedation (“laughing gas”), oral sedation in the form of a prescription pill, and intravenous (IV) sedation. IV sedation is especially useful if you need a long procedure or want to get multiple procedures in a single appointment.
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Is a Custom Mouthguard Better Than One From a Store?
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Yes, it really is! Because a custom mouthguard is made using impressions of your teeth, it will fit you perfectly. There is no need to use a frustrating – and often ineffective – boil-and-bite process to adjust the fit. Dr. Barfield can fit you for a custom mouthguard to protect your teeth during athletic activities. In addition, he can provide you with custom mouthguards to relieve TMJ pain and to alleviate sleep apnea symptoms.
