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Dental Bridges vs. Implants: The Key Differences Explained

Studies show 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. From decay to extraction, there are many reasons you might have a gap to fill! Leaving the area unmanaged can increase your risk of infection, affect your bite, and cause oral pain. Thankfully, there are two primary options you can consider when you’re ready…
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dental crowns 101

Dental Crowns 101—From Preparation to Aftercare to FAQ

A dental crown procedures is one of the best preventive options available. Up to 20% of American adults aged 18 to 64 have either broken or missing teeth. Not only can this cause inconveniences with speaking and eating, but it may also cause embarrassment when smiling or laughing. Fortunately, there are dental procedures that can…
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How to Get Rid of a Toothache

How to Get Rid of a Toothache

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…
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stay cavity-free

How to Stay Cavity-Free (And What to Do if You Get One)

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…
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how to pick a dentist for you and your family

How to Pick a Dentist: 5 Tips for Choosing a Quality Dentist

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…
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Advantages of Choosing a Family Dentist

5 Advantages of Choosing a Family Dentist

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.…
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Plan ahead for dental care to avoid tooth pain.

5 Ways to Deal With Tooth Pain on a Budget

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…
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Here's how to stay safe in your new normal life.

10 Ways to Stay Safe as You Ease Back Into Normal Life

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…
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how to help your family navigate the new normal

10 Things for Parents to Remember As They Navigate the New Normal

These new lifestyle changes are just a temporary bump in the road. The world is a pretty chaotic place at the moment. Everyone goes through hardships differently, but as a parent, coping with the new responsibilities that come with teleworking and having your kids at home can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 important…
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How to cope with anxious thoughts

10 Things to Do When You Feel Anxious or Scared About World Events

Finding hope and positivity during a crisis. When disaster strikes, especially on a global scale, it can be hard to escape all the negativity in the news and on social media. This is especially true for a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic, which is impacting everyone in one way or another through shelter-in-place orders and…
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What to do with family at home during COVID-19

10 Things Your Family Can Do Together at Home

Make staying home a fun time for your family with these entertaining activities. With most kids home from school right now, parents are tasked with keeping their families entertained and busy. To help you make the most of this time, we’ve compiled 10 activities that will bring your family closer together with the power of…
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Watch your little slugger grow up this baseball season!

How to Prepare Your Little Slugger for Baseball Season

Help your kid swing for the fences this baseball season. Baseball fans won’t be the only ones celebrating the return of America’s pastime in March. If you’re a youth baseball or Little Leaguer parent, you’ll be tasked with helping your budding ballplayer get ready for baseball season. Whether you and your family are new to…
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