The amazing role your smile plays in your everyday life. We give and receive smiles every day, but the daily roles that smiling plays in our lives just makes it that much more important. Smiling helps us to express ourselves and plays a vital role in our social lives, but it’s almost exclusive to humans—other…

Not sure if your child needs to see a dentist? When you have a toothache or get an email reminder that it’s been six months since your last cleaning and exam, you know it’s time to see the dentist. But it can be a little trickier to figure out when your child is due for…

Try these simple solutions to ease tooth pain. Toothaches are an all too common complaint for many American adults, about 25% of who report having tooth pain or sensitivity in the past year. If you’ve ever had a tooth ache and throb through all hours of the day and night, you know that you’d do…

Did you know that about 32% of adults aged 20 to 44 have untreated cavities? If you brush your teeth twice a day and still feel tooth pain, you may not be doing enough to stave off cavities. Brushing is a good start, but there are many ways you can keep your mouth healthy.You can…

Let us help you figure out how to pick a dentist that’s right for you. While 85% of people in the U.S. feel that dental health is important, only 58% see a dentist at least once a year. That means more than half of Americans aren’t getting regular dental checkups. If you think daily brushing…

Find a dentist for the long haul. At Monroe Family Dental, we are here for our patients no matter their age, and we are committed to creating lifelong relationships with our patients in the Greenville area and beyond.  We work hard to make sure your dentist visits take place in a comfortable and relaxed environment.…

Treat your tooth pain—even on a budget. When tooth pain is left untreated, it’s not simply a matter of enduring the pain; the issue that’s causing your pain is likely getting steadily worse. Over time, your pain will worsen, and your risk of developing more serious dental or overall health issues will increase. It’s not…

As stay-at-home orders are lifted, returning to normal life can feel challenging. The last few months have been a rollercoaster ride of emotions for our nation, and now we’re beginning to approach another big peak as the end of stay-at-home orders is on the horizon. Self-quarantine coming to an end is certainly a reason to…

If you're experiencing a toothache and are curious about what might be going on, here is a breakdown of 7 common types of tooth pain and what they may mean.

With the most common dental problems, prevention is key and goes a long way.