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In our last couple of posts, we talked about root canals and how they’re nothing to be afraid of. Hopefully, we’ve helped you, our patients in Plano, TX, understand that procedure, and through understanding get over the deeply ingrained fear of root ...

In our last post, Root Canal: Misunderstood Medicine, we discussed the reality of root canals. Root canals are no more uncomfortable than getting a filling, are much preferable to an extraction (surgically removing the tooth entirely), and can save your ...

Dental procedures make some people nervous; 99.9% of the time, these nerves are often unfounded and are based on bad or outdated information. However, no other procedure beats endodontic therapy in the “needless worry department”. Endodontic therapy ...

Teeth that are worn, stained, and that have been otherwise damaged by decay are unsightly and can make smiling at others (or for photographs) an almost painful experience. Repairing all that damage is possible, but in cases where the damage is mostly ...

Everyone wants a brighter, whiter smile, and there are lots of options out there for you to choose from! At 1st in Smiles, we want all our patients and our neighbors in Plano, TX to know where they can get the best teeth whitening or teeth bleaching ...

Are you looking to finally do something about your misaligned teeth that are making your smile less attractive? For years, the only option available were metal braces: the conventional style with wires and brackets. Most adults who want to straighten ...

We invite you to browse our new website and discover the myriad of ways Dr. Barfield and his team are committed to giving you the best no-fear dental experience possible, whether you’re in for a simple checkup or for a lengthier, more complicated ...

One of the top 20 fears of Americans relates to money (or rather not having enough). We know that many people skip the dentist because they think they can’t pay for it, or are afraid they’ll get there and then be guilted into paying for a treatment ...

Have you gone to the dentist before just to get a lecture about how you aren’t taking care of your mouth? That’s a sure way to keep you from going back; no one wants to go to someone who’s supposed to help you only to be treated like a kid and made ...

Dentistry has changed quite a bit over the last few decades. If you have had a bad experience at the dentist, it may be because your dentist didn’t seem very compassionate or care that you were in pain. All you might remember were needles and ...