Find Answers for FAQ in Plano, TX

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Regular dental cleanings and exams go a long way toward keeping your teeth free of cavities. At 1st in Smiles, we recommend you visit us at least every six months for these services. In addition, we may suggest additional preventive treatments such as fluoride and/or dental sealants. Of course, it’s also important to practice good oral hygiene at home. Brush at least twice a day with a toothpaste approved by the American Dental Association. Floss at least once a day. 

Maybe. If you haven’t been flossing, your gums may bleed the first few times you resume this oral hygiene best practice. However, if you notice blood when you brush for more than a few days, we recommend seeing us ASAP. It can indicate problems including gum disease. The sooner you treat it, the better. Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss among adults.

Dental exams are essential in maintaining a healthy smile. They help us prevent small problems from becoming bigger ones. We can even prevent problems from occurring in the first place with dental cleanings and other preventive care. We recommend visiting us at least once every six months for exams. If your oral health isn’t incentive enough, you also receive free professional-strength teeth whitening gel ($50 value) as long as you follow our recommended schedule for exams.

If you have a snoring problem, then it’s likely neither you nor other members of your household are sleeping well at night. Dr. Barfield can fit you for a custom-made mouthguard that will move your jaw into a position that keeps you from snoring. He also works with a sleep apnea specialist, who can test you to see if you have apnea. If you do, we’ll determine whether you should be treated with a mouthguard and/or a CPAP machine.

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.