Dr. Monica Puentes, DDS https://monicapuentesdds.com/ Downey Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:01:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://monicapuentesdds.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/puentes-logo-butterfly-500pxsq-150x150.png Dr. Monica Puentes, DDS https://monicapuentesdds.com/ 32 32 I Spend Thousands A Year On Botox, It’s As Essential As My Rent And I Can’t Imagine Life Without It https://monicapuentesdds.com/i-spend-thousands-a-year-on-botox-its-as-essential-as-my-rent-and-i-cant-imagine-life-without-it/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:01:34 +0000 https://monicapuentesdds.com/?p=4033 I’ve been getting Botox injections in my forehead for four years now. I started when I was 44 and get Botoxed three to four times a year. It would take a serious downturn in my finances to get me to give them up. I’d always thought I had pretty good skin. I used sunscreen, tried […]

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]]> Everything to Know About Dental Bonding, According to Experts https://monicapuentesdds.com/everything-to-know-about-dental-bonding-according-to-experts/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:01:31 +0000 https://monicapuentesdds.com/?p=4030 The options can be overwhelming when seeking a tooth touch-up. Here, dentists discuss the merits and pitfalls of dental bonding and take us deeper into what goes on during and after the treatment. What is dental bonding? “Dental bonding is the adhesion or bonding of a material to the tooth structure,” explains Boca Raton, FL […]

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]]> Macomb County dentist faces 131 counts of Medicaid fraud in scheme involving dental crowns https://monicapuentesdds.com/macomb-county-dentist-faces-131-counts-of-medicaid-fraud-in-scheme-involving-dental-crowns/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:21 +0000 https://monicapuentesdds.com/?p=4027 A Macomb County dentist is facing 131 counts of Medicaid fraud in a scheme that involved dental crowns, officials said. Faddi S. Salim, DDS, 37, of Troy, was arraigned on the following charges in 54B District Court in East Lansing, according to a release from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office: One count of conducting […]

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]]> After tooth extractions, cannabidiol emerges as an opti… https://monicapuentesdds.com/after-tooth-extractions-cannabidiol-emerges-as-an-opti/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:58:59 +0000 https://monicapuentesdds.com/?p=4024 Extracting teeth is not an easy task and recovery usually requires the use of analgesics to relieve pain. However, a new scientific perspective is beginning to investigate whether cannabidiol (CBD) can safely and effectively fulfill this role in controlling acute dental pain. A recent scientific study evaluated the use of cannabidiol as an alternative for […]

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]]> Singapore to limit mercury use in tooth fillings despite WHO call for phase-out by 2034 https://monicapuentesdds.com/singapore-to-limit-mercury-use-in-tooth-fillings-despite-who-call-for-phase-out-by-2034/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:57:37 +0000 https://monicapuentesdds.com/?p=4021 SINGAPORE – Dentists in Singapore will gradually reduce the use of mercury in tooth fillings, but will not entirely end its use. While tooth-coloured materials – such as composite resin, porcelain (ceramic) and glass ionomer – are the first-line option in most situations, several dentists told The Straits Times that mercury-based tooth amalgams, a common […]

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]]> THANKING ALL SERVICEMEN https://monicapuentesdds.com/thanking-all-servicemen/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:57:14 +0000 https://monicapuentesdds.com/?p=4018 National servicemen wear many hats: father, son, brother, boyfriend, husband, boss, employee. For two years and once a year thereafter, they exchange these hats for helmets to defend the nation. Mr Leong, and Assistant Marketing Manager Joyce Zheng from The Bedok Marketplace. To thank them for their contributions to Singapore’s safety and security, retailers and […]

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]]> The Richmond dental crown that solved a murder https://monicapuentesdds.com/the-richmond-dental-crown-that-solved-a-murder/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:56:12 +0000 https://monicapuentesdds.com/?p=4015 A woman whose mutilated body was discovered in northeastern France in 2005 has been identified after more than two decades, with a distinctive Richmond dental crown playing a key role in keeping her case alive. Hakima Boukerouis had been known to investigators for years as ‘the woman with the Richmond dental crown’. The crown is […]

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]]> Everything travelers with sleep apnea need to know, according to a sleep scientist https://monicapuentesdds.com/everything-travelers-with-sleep-apnea-need-to-know-according-to-a-sleep-scientist/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:54:47 +0000 https://monicapuentesdds.com/?p=4012 About Our Expert: Dr. Carleara Weiss, Ph.D., MSN, RN is a clinician scientist in behavioral sleep medicine and circadian rhythms with over 15 years of experience as an adult-geriatric nurse. Millions of Americans are living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and if you are among them, you should know that you deserve to fly and […]

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]]> Teeth Whitening Market Overview, Key Trends, and Top Company https://monicapuentesdds.com/teeth-whitening-market-overview-key-trends-and-top-company/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:54:31 +0000 https://monicapuentesdds.com/?p=4009 Teeth Whitening Market The teeth whitening market is on a steady upward trajectory, driven by technological advances and growing consumer awareness about oral care aesthetics. As demand for both professional and at-home whitening solutions rises, this industry is poised for significant growth and innovation in the coming years. Let’s explore the market’s forecast, key players, […]

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]]> What Melania Trump Has Done To Her Teeth, According To A Cosmetic Dentist https://monicapuentesdds.com/what-melania-trump-has-done-to-her-teeth-according-to-a-cosmetic-dentist/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:53:28 +0000 https://monicapuentesdds.com/?p=4006 Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Melania Trump often displays a sour expression that adds fuel to the speculation about the health of her marriage to Donald Trump. But she occasionally smiles for the camera, and when she does, it shines — literally. Melania has white teeth so perfect that we wondered if the first lady is among […]

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