We hope your new year is off to a great start! It’s patients like you that make us love what we do — provide excellent oral care for the Uvalde community and surrounding area. Could we ask you a favor? Please click here to find out how you can help.
You need to brush your teeth at least twice each day using a toothbrush with soft or medium bristles. Overly aggressive brushing can damage your gums and enamel, but a gentle, circular motion will get the job done. Flossing once a day will remove accumulated debris and help prevent the buildup of plaque. Eating nutritious foods and avoiding or limiting sugars and soda can help avoid cavities.
Your regular dental checkup appointment probably isn’t the one you look forward to the most on your calendar. We understand, but it may be one of the most important ones you have. If the cost, dental anxiety, a busy schedule, or some other reason have you considering skipping your appointment, you need to be sure…
Did you know that there is a term for taking care of your teeth before problems arise? It’s called preventative dentistry. We don’t believe you should wait until there is an emergency or you are in severe pain to see a dentist. In addition to steps you can take at home, we practice preventative dentistry…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
