At Michelle Munoz, DDS, we hear all kinds of stories. What worries us is the realization that some of our patients believe these unlikely tales. In the interest of making sure our patients are the most educated people in Uvalde, Texas, we offer the following myth-busting facts. Myth #1 — Whitening Ruins Your Enamel The…
It’s time for little ghosts, goblins, Minions, and Disney Princesses to go trick-or-treating. The first thing on your mind is probably getting those costumes lined up, but once that’s been achieved, your next thought is likely about what kind of candy to get. It’s a hard balance: you want something that won’t tempt you as…
It may still be hot in Uvalde, but fall is in the air. Just around the corner are a number of things to look forward to: cooler weather, Halloween, and fall sports. If you’re parenting a school-age child, then fall sports may be consuming most of your daily agenda. Whether your child plays for the…
You’re looking through old photos on your computer and come across a great one of you. You open it in the viewer for a closer look and notice only one thing about your smile: Your silver fillings are super-obvious and out there for the world to see. You remind yourself — again — that you…
Just like everything else, new trends in dentistry crop up once in a while. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to stay on top of trends. From cold brewing coffee to balayaging your hair, it’s always fun to experiment with something new. Not all trends are created equal, though — particularly if they cause more harm…
It’s hard enough to stick to your own dental health routine, let alone convince your kids that they should look forward to it. They’d rather do almost anything — roll around on the floor, run around the house without pants, get gum stuck in their hair — than brush their teeth. Luckily, the team at…
Dentistry is and always will be my passion. What continuously ignites my passion about dentistry is learning new ways that it can improve the lives of my patients. The longer I’ve been practicing, the more I’ve realized just how many people suffer from the painful symptoms of TMJ disorders and the constant exhaustion associated with…
Whether you’re a brand new parent or simply parenting an infant for the first time in a while, you’ve probably been bombarded with advice: “You’ve GOT to breastfeed! You can sleep-train them from day ONE! Acme diapers are the BEST!” The team at Michelle Munoz DDS has no intention of telling you how to raise…
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…
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…
