When a botched root canal at another dentist left Hillary with intense tooth pain, she came to 1st In Smiles for help. She’s never looked back! Hear Hillary talk about how we performed a comfortable root canal treatment that not only ended her pain, but kept her coming back for gentle, quality dental care! Don’t spend your holidays with a ...
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A dental cleaning in Plano, TX is one of our most common treatments. We always use a gentle touch, but you may still dread it if you have sensitive teeth. Fortunately, there are some things you can do – both at home and during your appointment – to ensure you get a comfortable dental cleaning. Check out our infographic for our tips, then call us at ...
Read MoreMany of us will attend events this month that are filled not just with holiday cheer, but with lots of food. From family dinners to office parties, let us help you make healthier food choices. Some popular holiday foods and drinks are terrible for your teeth, while others aren’t so bad. Of course, you should brush and floss your teeth every day. That ...
Read MoreTom’s early experiences with a dentist had left him very anxious and reluctant to get regular dental care. However, he found the solution to his dental anxiety when he called 1st in Smiles in Plano, TX! Watch his video to learn how he learned to relax and even enjoy his dental appointments. You don’t have to let dental anxiety keep you from getting ...
Read MoreTeeth don’t get the respect they deserve. People are quick to visit hospital emergency rooms if they’re in severe pain, or if they have a broken bone, or if there’s the risk of losing a body part like a finger or toe. But a dental emergency is just as important as any other non-life threatening emergency, and time lost can equal teeth lost. In any ...
Read MoreA dental crown is just about the most versatile restoration in dentistry. It can improve your smile in so many different ways. You even replace a missing tooth, if you attach the crown to a dental implant. Another way to replace a missing tooth – or several missing ones – is to anchor a dental bridge to two crowns. We use crowns made of porcelain or ...
Read MoreIf you or a family member “rattles the rafters” while snoring, it’s an annoyance. If that snoring is accompanied by choking, gasping for air, frequent awakening, or even not breathing for short periods of time, it may indicate sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious condition that can cause a host of health and safety problems. Fortunately, ...
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving, from your friends at 1st In Smiles! We want you to count a healthy, beautiful smile among your many blessings, and we’re starting by sharing a fun quiz to check your oral hygiene knowledge! It’s part of our ongoing effort to educate our Plano, TX patients about best practices for preventing gum disease and other oral health ...
Read MoreThe day after Thanksgiving is more than just a time to celebrate doorbuster deals on Black Friday. It’s National Flossing Day, which is the perfect time to talk about good dental habits and to remind you to visit 1st In Smiles for a dental cleaning and exam. Here’s Dr. Barfield explaining routine checkups in Plano, TX and how, like your home oral ...
Read MoreThere are very, very few naturally great smiles. Almost everyone has one or more slight, moderate, or severe imperfections in their smile. Those imperfections make many people reluctant to smile or to laugh out loud. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. If you’ve always wanted a great smile, now you can have the smile of your dreams with cosmetic ...
Read MoreIf you’re ready to go to the dentist without being afraid, please contact us at 972-905-9266. If you don’t want to call, you can request an appointment via our online form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you and treating you soon!
