A Healthy Mouth Keeps on Giving

Having a healthy mouth is more important than you might think. It goes beyond appearance. On any given day you may use your mouth to smile, talk, eat and drink, convey feelings through facial expressions, or sing and shout. Poor oral health affects all of these things — and more. Good oral health isn’t hard…

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How to Handle Dental Emergencies

As much as we’d love to be able to, preventing emergencies is nearly impossible; nobody plans to trip over a leash while walking the dog, faceplant during an inverted yoga pose, or take a baseball to the mouth while playing catch with the kids. The best we can do is be sure we’re equipped to…

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Does your child need braces?

Parents want the best for their children. They want to meet all of their needs and solve any problems. One common challenge many children face is developmental issues with their teeth. Misaligned or crooked teeth can affect the growth of permanent teeth. The problem will get worse as time goes on unless it’s corrected. Does…

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Diabetes and Oral Health

Chances are you or someone you know has diabetes. This disease can seriously affect oral health. People diagnosed with diabetes are at risk of several oral health problems, and there is a link between diabetes and gum disease. Do you know what to look for? People who have diabetes must keep their blood sugar levels…

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Myths About Gum Disease

Once a myth gains traction, it’s challenging to dismiss it, but it’s important to try. Many myths are circulating about gum disease. We want to examine several of them and give our patients the correct information. The team at Michelle Munoz, DDS, is here to bust myths about gum disease. What Is Gum Disease? Gum…

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