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No lectures! Plus 6 other things you THOUGHT you had to fear at the dentist, but don’t.

August 1, 2014

If you know someone who has avoided a dental visit, or if you’ve avoided the dentist yourself, you are 100% completely normal. Avoiding the dentist is super common! In fact, roughly half of the US adult population will avoid the dentist this year. And yet studies show that consistent preventive dental health checks are one of the most important things you can do to protect your oral and overall health. Read More

Which toothpaste do dentists recommend: Insights into your dentist’s medicine cabinet.

July 1, 2014

Inquiring minds wanted to know, so we asked. What dental stuff is in a real-live dentist’s medicine cabinet?
Which toothpaste does a dentist not only recommend, but use himself? Read More

How does the orthodontics process work?

June 14, 2014

If you’re thinking about getting braces for yourself or for your child, the first thing you need to know is that you can visit us free! Initial consultations with our orthodontists are free and help you get a sense of what it’s like to work with us. Read More

What is Multi-phase Orthodontic Treatment and how can it help me?

June 1, 2014

Multi-phase orthodontics is a relatively new term to most of us. When most of us were younger, multi-phase orthodontic treatment was very uncommon. Read More

Children's Dental Health Month: 10 Keys To Smile Health At Every Age & Stage

February 1, 2014

Grow a Healthy Smile from Infancy to Adolescence: February is National Children’s Dental Health Month I
As a dentist for kids and adults, we are used to fielding questions for every age and stage. According to the American Dental Association, parents should begin thinking about their child’s dental care even as that first tooth erupts. Read More

We're now your Waunakee dentist with the opening of First Choice Dental's 10th facility in Waunakee.

December 1, 2013

First Choice Dental Group is pleased to announce the opening of our newest dental office in Waunakee, Wisconsin. The new office, located at 1141 Simon Crestway and Highway Q is now open and accepting new patients. Read More

Oral Wellness: Your Dentist Helps You Have A Healthier Smile, For a Healthier You

June 13, 2013

At First Choice Dental, we believe, and research has shown, that your dental care team made up of your dental hygienist, dentist and oral specialists is a key part of your overall healthcare team. We believe in oral wellness, taking care of your smile, and avoiding problems down the road wherever possible. Read More

Smile Healthy With Summer Nutrition Tips

June 1, 2013

First Choice Dental is a Madison dentist committed to your complete health. So we asked Madison's own holistic nutrition consultant Tracie Fountain, "What does 'healthy' really mean? Read More

Dental Care Tips For Special Needs Patients

April 1, 2013

When you have a child with special needs, you have many concerns to deal with. Keeping up with dental appointments can slip down your list of priorities. For the sake of your child’s dental and overall health, it’s important to bring this issue back to the top of the list. It may be difficult to keep dental care for your special needs child as a high priority or at best, it’s daunting. In honor of April being National Autism Month, we offer tips to make dental appointments a positive experience for special needs patients and their families. Read More