On February 29, 2020 (Leap Day!!) we’re excited to give out free dental care to kids and we don’t care who knows it!! Actually, we do care. Quite a bit. But before we dive into our request from you, let us tell you a bit about what’s going on at our office on Leap Day! […]
What are Fillings, Crowns, and Root Canals?!? (Oh My)
We’ve all heard of them and many of us have had (at least) one of them, but do we really know what they actually are? And, maybe more importantly, do we actually know what happens when Dr. Monica performs one of these procedures in our mouths? Many patients have asked, so we’ve decided to put […]
I Need a Deep Cleaning?!?! What is That?
I Need a Deep Teeth Cleaning?!?! What is That? Scaling and Root Planing (SRP), which is commonly referred to as a deep cleaning or gum therapy, is the removal of plaque along with smoothing the roots of your teeth. And when patients who visit our office are diagnosed with gum disease, a deep cleaning is […]
Why Do My Kids Really Need Dental Sealants?
We’ve had the conversation with many parents about placing dental sealants on their children’s teeth. And we’ve seen your reactions ranging anywhere from, “You’re the experts. Sounds good to me!” to “So you guys are just doing this because my insurance will pay for it, right…?” But in most cases, the patients and the parents […]
Now Offering ‘Laughing Gas’ to Ease Anxiety!
Now it’s easier than ever to use laughing gas at dentist offices! But here at MFD, we’ve found that a few of our patients still have questions. So we’re here to give you some info about what it is, how it works, and how laughing gas can help you! Some patients wonder what this nitrous […]
The Top 5 Reasons Why you Need Dental X-Rays
We get some version of the question about dental X-Rays at least once per day… “Do I really need to take these Dental X-Rays…? AGAIN…?” Short answer – yes we do! And here’s a list explaining why. But you’re probably just as satisfied with that answer as our patients who ask the question – not […]
