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“Hey, Dr. Monfredi. Do you have any tips on how to strengthen teeth?”  After I tell them that I’m just a glorified receptionist and that my wife, Dr. Monica Monfredi is our boss and owner, and most importantly, the actual dentist, I’ll typically ask the patient to hold on for a second while I grab […]

Today is a special day at MFD (May 31, 2022)! Yes, it’s Dr. Monfredi’s mom’s birthday today, but also… We’re so excited to welcome Dr. Delaney Clayton as our new associate dentist here in the office!!! Here is a link if you would like to learn more information about Dr. Clayton : (Dr. Clayton’s Bio) […]

Our dental hygienists are some of the most important and versatile folks on the MFD Team. They do quite a bit more than “just” cleaning teeth. Our (amazing) hygienists are typically your most frequent point of contact with the office and the most liked! HA… (at least I hope so!).  We enjoy educating patients about […]

You have been told that you need a deep cleaning and the day of your appointment has come. Perhaps you do not remember the explanation of how the process would go and it is making you nervous. Read on to learn about what happens at a deep cleaning appointment and what to do afterward to […]

Who Is Teddy? Aside from being our first Chief Morale Booster (CMB), Teddy is the first Monfredi family pet! He’s an apricot Goldendoodle who sports a hypoallergenic coat and is rumored to one day weigh in near 55 pounds! At the time of this post, Teddy is a young 9 weeks old. So before we […]

Come January 1, 2022, you don’t want to issue “a hard-target search of every gas station, residence, warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse, and doghouse in [your] area. Checkpoints go up at 15 miles! Our fugitive’s name is Your Dental Benefits. Go get [them].” Don’t worry – MFD is here to make sure you maximize the benefits […]

Oral Health at the Infant and Toddler Stages It can be hard enough to adjust to regular life with a newborn. Figuring out sleeping schedules, diets, and the coveted personal time are more than enough tasks to keep you occupied 24/7. Now throw teething, brushing, and oral health into the mix and we may delve […]

What are Dentures? Dentures are man-made appliances used to replace missing teeth. They are custom-molded in plastic to fit your mouth but can often feel uncomfortable and awkward for several weeks as you are getting used to them. You will produce more saliva during this adjustment period, causing the denture to slip around just a bit. Adjusting […]