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Discoloration, nicks, cracks, and decay are only a few of the many dental problems that not only threaten your oral health, but wreck a beautiful smile. That’s why many patients feel ashamed of their unhealthy teeth and gums. The evidence of it is written all across their smiles. But our team at 1st In Smiles wants to give you hope by showing you a ...

Isn’t it nice when you can simplify your life all because of one handy tool? Maybe that’s why some of us get such a thrill watching those “But wait, there’s more!” infomercials or when browsing the As-Seen-On-TV aisle in stores. There’s a similar product only a dentist can give you that can serve several purposes to make your life ...

One of the reasons people can be so overwhelmed and indecisive about something is because they don’t have enough information. That’s something Chuck struggled with when he was trying to decide which orthodontic treatment was right for him. But as you’ll hear in today’s video, Chuck was able to make a well-informed decision with our help. He ...

You can probably think of several words to describe a root canal. And we’re guessing “easy” wouldn’t be one of them. But that’s exactly how our patient, Joe, would describe his root canal experience with our team at 1st In Smiles! He has some explaining to do! In today’s video, Joe tells you why the only dreadful thing about root ...

If your employer gave you a gift card, you’d likely be thrilled to enjoy a restaurant meal or shopping trip at their expense. It’s doubtful you’d put it away and forget about it. Yet that’s essentially what you are doing if you aren’t taking full advantage of your dental insurance benefits. Dental insurance is a valuable benefit, one that many ...

We keep telling you that Invisalign is a great braces alternative, especially for adults. Watch this video to hear Stacey, one of our patients, tell you the same thing! She went on job interviews during her Invisalign treatment, with no worries about how a metallic smile might affect her interviewer’s first impression of her. She was happy with the ...

If you’re an adult with misaligned teeth, you’ve probably thought more than once about getting orthodontic treatment to straighten your smile. But one thing probably stops you: wires. You know, the ones that apply pressure on your teeth to move them if you wear traditional braces. If you’re like most adults, you’re probably less than thrilled by ...

Carolynn had a few dental problems over the years that our team at 1st In Smiles were able to treat, but something that continued to bother her about her smile overall were her crooked teeth. Fortunately, we’ve been able to correct that for her, too! Hear Carolynn talk about her Invisalign experience so far and why she’s so excited about what ...

For a badly damaged tooth, the usual two options are a root canal or extraction. Dr. Rick Barfield performs both procedures in our Plano, TX dentist office. The good news is, neither one is a big deal, thanks to advanced technology like our 3D imaging and a choice of three kinds of dental sedation. So how do you decide which treatment is the one you need? ...

Many of our patients are amazed at how much better their smile looks after getting teeth veneers. You’ll want to keep them looking their best as long as possible. Fortunately, it isn’t hard. We use Lumineers veneers, which are made of a special kind of ultra-strong porcelain. They are highly durable and should last for at least a decade. Many of our ...