Yep – you read that right! Beginning Monday, December 11, 2023, we are happy to start accepting both Molina and Buckeye at MFD! We know that finding appointments at an office in-network with Molina and Buckeye has been difficult for many. We hear you. So we’ve decided to take action. Many people have been working behind the scenes to help make today’s news a reality. The Ohio Department of Medicaid, Ohio Dental Association, and other entities have worked tirelessly to not only make care available to patients with Molina and Buckeye, but also to make sure that the care you receive can be from ..read more

Many dental insurance plans do not cover in-office fluoride varnish treatments for adults. They have determined for some reason that fluoride varnish is important for kids to have, but when it comes to the over 18 crowd – not so important.  Does that mean that we should just punt on discussing the benefits of fluoride with adults when we’re talking about our kids?  Not quite. So we’re asking… Do You Want Fluoride with That? Here at MFD, we don’t let insurance companies dictate what treatments our patients should have. We let our clinicians (Dr. Monica and team) determine what treat ..read more

Dr. Moinca remembered, “…They completely detached my top and bottom jaw from my skull, moved [them] forward, and reattached [them] with metal hardware – titanium plates and screws… I wasn’t so much nervous about the surgery as I was excited to hopefully fix what was wrong.”  Every day in the office, Dr. Monica works with patients to restore and maintain their teeth and overall oral health. Most commonly, she’s completing the work necessary for fillings, crowns, root canals, and additional procedures. Each of these three, she’s had performed multiple times by other dentists in her own mo ..read more

In sticking with the theme of summer updates, we at MFD want to let you know that we’ve partnered with Best Card to offer text and email payment options for dental payments. Click Here for last week’s insurance updates in case you missed them In the past, our front office would make a phone call or send letters to you in the mail following your visit, but now we’ve simplified the process! With Best Card, MFD can send you a simple text or email. Then you can make a secure payment from the comfort of your home. Some Reasons Why You May Receive A Text Bill Most commonly, this will be due to your ..read more

Has it been a while since you’ve visited the dentist, but don’t know where to start?  Maybe you’re concerned thinking, “How much will my first visit cost?”, “I’m worried about the bill,” or “I DON’T HAVE INSURANCE!” At Monfredi Family Dental we have options, especially if you don’t have insurance  It’s safe to say it brings peace of mind that you can get back on track with your oral health comfortably without having to mortgage your home. We can start with the tooth that is causing discomfort or pain. This can be done with an x-ray and a limited tooth exam for only $50 Another option ..read more

We’ve written extensively about “All-On-X” or the Hybrid Denture previously. You can check out those previous posts, but to summarize, Hybrid Dentures are the most effective and best option when it comes to replacing your missing teeth. We are excited to announce that you can begin and complete your Hybrid Denture, from planning to surgery and placement, entirely in our office at MFD! With the addition of new technology and equipment in our office, Dr. Fowler and Dr. Monfredi work together with our laboratory partners to extensively plan and execute a unique set of procedures specifically for ..read more

“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 someone more qualified to answer their question.  And the question above is one that we get quite a bit. Whether you’re working to prevent cavities, teach your young one great oral hygiene habits, or want to impress your friends who (unfortunately) visit other dental offices, knowing how to ..read more

Dr. Delaney C. Clayton 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) She may not be an unfamiliar face to you. If you’ve been in the office recently, you may have seen Dr. Clayton interacting with our Team and preparing for her first day. We have been so excited to have that opportunity. Because she’s been in the office for multiple days, we’v ..read more

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 oral hygiene, sure, but we also love getting to know each and every patient we interact with on a daily basis. Also – did you know that we’re superheroes?? Yep… A dental hygienist’s secret superpower is understanding your responses to our questions while your mouth is wide open ..read more

Deciding how to replace missing teeth in your mouth can be an overwhelming process. Not to mention, an affordable option can mean $100 for someone, while $20,000 may be reasonable for someone else.  In this post, we want to cover all the tooth replacement options that we offer at Monfredi Family Dental (MFD), and the pros and cons of each. You’ve got questions – this post has all the answers.  When deciding how to replace missing teeth in your mouth, we have a few different categories Replacing a single tooth (without an implant) Removable Partial Denture (Metal or Valplast-Based ..read more