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Dental Implants — Our Favorite Solution For Missing Teeth

When you’re missing teeth, restoring your smile is your first priority. But which option is best? Dentures work for those missing a complete arch, and bridges are great for patients missing several teeth, but are either of those ideal? While each replacement option has its own strengths and weaknesses, at Michelle Munoz, DDS, we firmly…

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Why Are You Tolerating Jaw Pain?

It astounds me how many of my patients are willing to live with pain. From tender gums to mouth sores and tooth sensitivity to jaw pain, there is no reason to tolerate pain! In fact, you’re doing your body a disservice by ignoring the signals it’s sending to you. Pain means that something is wrong.…

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Habits That Are Sure To Hurt Your Teeth

Good or bad, we all have habits. Some of us crack our knuckles while others have a tendency to fidget. Those habits may be harmless, but there are others that can result in long-term problems. In fact, some of these bad habits can harm your teeth. The team at Michelle Munoz, DDS want you to…

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How Our Trios Scanner Benefits You

As your dentist, it’s easy to get excited by technology. What it’s easy to forget is that I need to inform you how dental technology benefits you. One particular technological component that I’d like to share with you is our Trios Scanner. It has literally changed the way we care for patients. Here’s how: Gag-Free…

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Sleep Apnea: When Snoring is More Than You Bargained For

Every morning, you wake up to an angry partner who complains that you snored all night long. Or maybe you wake up with a dry mouth, headache, and exhaustion despite getting a full night’s sleep. Mood disorders, daytime lethargy, high blood pressure … all of these situations and symptoms could be a sign of Obstructive…

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Need a Reason to Smile? We’ve Got PLENTY!

Nothing makes my day more than seeing one of my patients leave with a smile. While some people say that the eyes are the window to the soul, I actually think a smile reveals far more about a person than their eyes. When patients don’t smile, it becomes my personal mission to fix whatever it…

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