If you’ve lost a tooth, you have many great options to choose from in order to restore your smile’s functionality and appearance. Two of the most popular tooth-replacement options are bridges and dental implants. Each treatment has its own strengths and weaknesses, and learning more about them will help you decide which treatment is right…

The dental crown is potentially one of the most popular treatments in restorative dentistry. Aiming to improve the function and, at times, the aesthetic appearance of your teeth, crowns can be a long-lasting, effective solution against damage and decay.  But do you know everything there is to know about this common restorative treatment? Here are…

Why People Avoid the Dentist We all know that a visit to the dentist should happen once every six months. This helps keep our teeth in check, allowing the opportunity for routine professional cleaning and the prevention of potential oral health complications in the future. However, statistics released by the American Dental Association (ADA) show…

At-home Remedies for Whitening Your Smile The rise of cosmetic dentistry and over-the-counter teeth whitening kits has made it much easier to get a white smile. If you’re trying to watch your budget or are concerned about the higher concentration of hydrogen peroxide in over-the-counter whitening strips, it’s a little harder to achieve that stunningly…

Many people only see their dentist twice each year, and there is nothing inherently wrong with this schedule. However, if you’re encountering problems or have concerns, you should see the team at Monroe Family Dentistry right away. So, what are good, specific reasons for a dental visit? Here is a list of 5 excellent reasons…

Our Dentist, Dr. John Monroe Dentistry is one of the most necessary medical occupations out there. Everybody needs a dentist, as anyone who’s tried to go without one will find out. But did you ever stop to think why your dentist chose the field he did? Dentistry can be an extremely rewarding profession for multiple…

Oral Health Care On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your and your family’s oral health care? Excellent? Okay? Could be better?  Did you know oral health isn’t only about your mouth, but your overall well-being? Studies show that there is a link between gum disease and serious conditions including strokes,…

The answer to tooth loss doesn’t have to be dentures. Did you know that there are approximately 120 million people in America who are missing a tooth or two, while over 35 million have no teeth at all? For many of them, dentures or partial dentures would have been the only option available, but thanks…

Having a bright smile has long been a symbol of beauty and prominence, and people have tried various methods to attain it. Ancient Egyptians and ancient Romans used things like vinegar, goats milk and even urine to get their teeth pearly-white. Fortunately, tooth whitening methods have improved (no urine, hooray!) but with so many products…