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At the drugstore you have dozens – or more – options for whitening your teeth. But none of them work as well as the two kinds of whitening you can receive from 1st in Smiles in Plano, TX. As Dr. Barfield mentions in our video, we offer two choices, ...

If you’ve seen Smile Direct Club’s websites or ads, it all sounds pretty appealing. It offers a system of clear orthodontic aligners, similar to Invisalign, at a much lower cost. According to the site: “We work directly with customers, avoiding costly ...

Gum disease requires different methods of treatment, depending on the degree of infection in your gums. In its earliest stages, a simple dental cleaning will eliminate the disease. In its later stage, a surgical treatment may be required. That’s why we work ...

If you’ve been dissatisfied with aspects of your smile for a while now, why not make 2020 the year you do something about it? At 1st in Smiles, we offer many possible ways to improve your smile, ranging from Invisalign to dental implants to teeth ...

Silent nights may seem like an impossibility when you are, or are living with, a loud snorer. We throw around funny phrases like “sawing logs”, “sleeping like a freight train”, etc. While it’s fun to tease, it’s less fun if you are the one ...

No matter how many decades it has been since your last appointment, it’s not too late for your smile. We offer a zero judgment atmosphere where all smiles are welcome because all smiles have hope! Like this video from the ADA suggests, there is no case ...

From our family at 1st in Smiles to yours, we wish you all of the best during this holiday season. The joy, merriment, and celebrating is absolutely contagious, but it can also cause some problems for your teeth. With the holidays come some smile threats, but ...

It’s not uncommon to sit around the holiday table and wonder how you could possibly be related to these people! It’s one of the great mysteries – how very different yet alike family members can be. While genetics do play a role in your oral health, you ...

Stephanie learned the hard way that dental emergencies can happen at the most inconvenient of times! Listen to her explain her situation in this candid video. We love this reminder that even though all is merry and bright, accidents still happen, and you ...

The holidays are fast approaching, and we know that our generous and kind-hearted patients will be giving, donating, and gifting throughout the entire season. We want to make sure that you take a few minutes to choose something for yourself. A beautiful smile ...