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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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Early detection is vital in fighting this problem

Oral Cancer When most people think about their oral health, they’re concerned with avoiding cavities and keeping their gums healthy. They brush their teeth twice daily and floss once a day without realizing there’s something else that’s cause for concern. This serious condition may develop with no symptoms, or the cause of the symptoms is…

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Eating for Healthy Teeth and Gums

We know brushing our teeth twice a day and flossing at least once a day is good for oral hygiene. Also, we know eating healthy and balanced meals can improve our health. Did you know you can eat foods to improve the health of your teeth and gums? The team at Michelle Munoz, DDS, suggests…

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You Won’t Believe What Can Cause Weight Gain

You stepped on the scale for your weekly weigh-in. Yikes! The numbers on the scale are slowly creeping up and you don’t know why. You can’t think of any changes you’ve made that would cause the weight gain. What’s going on? At my practice, Southwest Texas TMJ & Sleep Therapy Center, I get to help…

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Benefits of Dentures

Your permanent teeth were meant to last a lifetime. Unfortunately, some people lose their teeth due to gum disease, tooth decay, or injury. Our teeth enable us to eat and speak clearly. Missing teeth also affect your appearance.  There’s a major adjustment to your eating habits when your teeth are missing. You can’t bite and…

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