It’s likely that at some point in their lives, most people will have to have at least one cavity filled. At Monroe Family Dentistry, we offer three options for filling these holes in your teeth: Silver (amalgam) filling, porcelain, or composite. [...]
Bleeding gums are caused by plaque build-up, due to inadequate brushing and flossing. If you notice that your gums are bleeding for more than a couple of days, give Monroe Family Dentistry a call and Dr. Mjahed will help you determine [...]
We’ve all done that thing where we cup our hand over our mouths and breathe to test the freshness of our breath, right? Well, we hate to break it to you, but that doesn’t actually work to determine our own bad [...]
A walk down the toothbrush aisle in the drug store can be far more confusing than it really should be. With all the toothbrush options available today, choices are too many. Making thing worse we have to decide between electric or [...]
The Oral Cancer Foundation reports an estimated 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. A fifth of those cases will result in death. Early detection is vital in fighting oral cancer. Ever wondered why the dentist asks you [...]
5 signs you need a wisdom tooth extraction Wisdom teeth, sometimes called the third set of molars, are the last teeth to erupt through the gums in the back of the upper and lower jaws. If wisdom teeth are misaligned and [...]
Are allergies making your teeth hurt? If you suffer from spring allergies, you’ve probably felt sinus tooth pain and pressure. Sometimes sinus pressure can make your teeth hurt. The maxillary sinuses are located just above the roots of your upper molars. [...]
Everyday food and drinks can stain your teeth. Many do not like this unsightly appearance, so keeping them white is something they want to do. With a lot of over the counter methods available, a natural approach may be a more [...]
Dental veneers are a beautiful addition to anyone’s smile according to the experts here at Monroe Family Dentistry. They provide a brighter, whiter, put together smile with a short procedure that is performed. There are many things, however, that you should not [...]
Being a parent means helping your child overcome fears that could impede him or her from developing normally. One very common fear is a fear of going to the dentist. We have seen this fear in many children (and even a few [...]
