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Mission Trails Dentistry
Welcome to Mission Trails Dentistry
At Mission Trails Dentistry, we're led by Dr. Ian Murray and Dr. Leslie Snow Phillips. Dr. Murray, a San Diego native, brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and compassionate care to our practice.
A Healthy Smile is Ageless
I recently had a patient come in for a checkup who had brought in her 92 year old mother a few ye...
Ho Ho, Holes…in your teeth? That’s no way to celebrate the holidays!
The holidays bring lots of tempting goodies and sweet treats. While many of us worry about our wa...
What are Dental Implants?
Many people experience tooth loss due to a variety of factors, including aging, gum disease, inju...
Isn’t Brushing and Flossing Enough?
We all know that eating a well-balanced diet and exercising regularly are important to staying he...
Professional Teeth Whitening…A Bright Idea!
What is one of the first things you notice about someone you meet for the first time? According t...
To Floss or Not to Floss?
Perhaps you may have heard recent news reports disputing the benefits of flossing your teeth. Acc...
SMILE! It’s Life Enhancing!
As a general and cosmetic dentist with a very active practice for more than 28 years, I find it s...
Afraid of going to the dentist? Fear not!
If you are one of the many people who postpone or avoid seeing a dentist due to anxiety or fear, ...
Dental Implants: More Than Just a New Tooth
If you should ever have the misfortune of losing a tooth, either from an accident, decay, gum dis...
A New Year – A New You!
Many of us start the New Year with resolutions. One of the easiest and healthiest choices you can...
It’s Time for Spring Cleaning!
One of the first lessons in personal care that we learned as children was to brush and floss our ...
Is Dental Anxiety Keeping You From Seeing a Dentist? Fear Not!
Fear and phobia of dentistry is a real issue for a percentage of our new patients and the dental ...
Everyone Needs Fluoride
Why Fluoride? For over 50 years, the oral healthcare benefits of fluoride have been accepted with...
Trouble Sleeping? You May Have Sleep Apnea
Have you been told that you snore? Do you wake up tired? Do you experience headaches in the morn...