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If your teenager is self-conscious about a crooked smile, you may have considered orthodontics. But they may resist the idea, because they’re even more concerned about wearing braces. Thank goodness there’s an alternative that will give them straight ...

Snoring may or may not be a sign that you need sleep apnea treatment. Dr. Rick Barfield can assess your condition, working with a sleep disorder specialist. If you have apnea, they will create a treatment plan for you. They may prescribe a mouthguard to ...

Your recent high school or college graduate would probably love to get a gift of cash. But why not give them something even more valuable, a gift that will benefit them for many years if not their whole life? We’re talking about a confident smile. If ...

When it comes to removing enamel from teeth to prepare them for veneers, less is more. At 1st in Smiles, we use ultra-thin Lumineers veneers, which require us to remove a minimal amount of your enamel – if any. This offers more comfort and more convenience ...

We offer several treatments to help prevent cavities, including dental sealants and applications of fluoride. However, it’s important that you also do whatever you can to fight cavities on your own. In addition to daily brushing and flossing, you can chew ...

Dental fillings made of amalgam (metal) contain several substances, most of which aren’t controversial. But there are questions about the long-term safety of mercury, a substance that makes up about half of a filling’s weight. While the FDA has said it ...

At 1st in Smiles we offer many treatments to help prevent cavities, like applications of fluoride or dental sealants, But one of the best cavity-fighters is your own saliva. It not only helps wash away bits of food, it contains elements like calcium and ...

No matter what time of year it occurs, a dental implants procedure will change your life for the better. But this is especially true in the summer, a season that’s full of occasions when your smile’s function and appearance can make a huge difference. If ...

While some people get restorative dentistry to fix an immediate need like a broken tooth, others may spend a long time feeling dissatisfied with their smile before getting a restorative procedure. If you want to feel good about your smile, don’t keep ...