Mission Hills Periodontics - Dr. Stephen Munroe
Periodontics in Mission Hills
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About Mission Hills Periodontics - Dr. Stephen Munroe
Based on West Washington Street in the Mission Hills area of San Diego, California, Mission Hills Periodontics - Dr. Stephen Munroe is a dental practice serving the area. Periodontics is the specialty focused on the gums and the bone supporting the teeth, handling more advanced gum disease, related surgical treatment, and — in many practices — dental implant placement, which sits naturally alongside that training.
Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children. They use a low radiation dose and are taken on a schedule matched to individual risk rather than at every single visit.
Left untreated, small dental problems tend not to stay small. A minor cavity that would have been a straightforward filling can progress to needing root canal treatment and a crown, and early gum inflammation that would have reversed with a good cleaning can progress toward bone loss around the teeth. Catching things early is generally the difference in both effort and cost.
Continuity matters in dental care — seeing the same practice over time means your history, X-rays, and any patterns in your oral health are already on file, rather than starting from scratch at each visit. That familiarity is part of what a regular dental home offers beyond any single appointment.
Dental anxiety is common, and most practices are used to working with nervous patients — through clear explanations of what is about to happen, a slower pace where needed, and sedation options for patients who want them. Avoiding the dentist out of anxiety tends to make eventual treatment more involved, not less.
Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. Establishing that routine early tends to make ongoing checkups far less stressful for both child and parent. Contact details for Mission Hills Periodontics - Dr. Stephen Munroe are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.
Mission Hills Periodontics - Dr. Stephen Munroe offers periodontics on West Washington Street in the Mission Hills area of San Diego, California. The practice is open Tuesday through Friday. Use this page to see the full range of treatments listed and to get in touch about an appointment.
Clinic Details
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Periodontics
Business Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday(Today) | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Rated
94 reviews
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Recent Reviews
AMAZING! This office is professional, peaceful, and happy. So many doctor offices are stressed or not people. But Dr. Munroe is warm, knowledgable, and very skilled. He helped us in a pinch when we were on vacation. But now I'm considering bringing all my kids to him! :) Thank you Dr. Monroe!
Great Service, very clean and spacious rooms with beautiful energy and comfy chairs.
This place breathes success ... An atmosphere of achievement, confidence, and high quality.. from Dr. Munroe, to Cali, and the entire staff.. Welcoming! Professional! Kind, and Efficient... Most Importantly "very good at what they do".. Thank you!
My visit to Dr. Monroe's office was great! The staff is extremely efficient and friendly . The office is very, very clean and modern. Dr. Monroe was very gentle and thorough in his examination of my dental issues. He provided great information and treatment options! Callie assisted Dr. Monroe , and she was very helpful and attentive to my needs! Thank you!
Office is nice and clean great bedside manner Staff is nice
Dr. Monroe and his staff are very kind and caring. They have treated me with the utmost respect. I am one who is very apprehensive about dental work. With them they put me at ease. I appreciate all they do!
Travelling here from West Virginia and had a dental "urgency" involving an implant. Staff was so accommodating, got in within hours of my first contact. Dr. Monroe was super efficient, knowledgeable and personable. He was able to provide me with the reassurance I needed to continue my visit here in comfort. I highly recommend him for anyone's periodontal needs. Thank you. DR. Monroe and staff.
Staff is caring and went above and beyond in making an extraction procedure as pain free, as possible. Dr Monroe is absolutely the Best!! He kept me informed at every step, and made sure my comfort level was not diminished. I highly recommend Hillcrest Periodontics for all your dental needs!!
Every interaction I have had with anyone in their office has provided confidence. Their team is professional, courteous, friendly, and more. When my concern got the better of me and I contacted them later in the day about a procedure I had done that morning, they treated me with compassion and reassured me that everything was fine. They even followed up with a call the next day to make sure I was doing well. Thank you to everyone. You all work together so wonderfully!
Dr. Munroe and his staff were amazing! They made me feel so comfortable during my implant and procedure. Dr. Munroe is highly skilled and made my procedure easy. I couldn’t be happier with my choice and highly recommend his practice. The office and staff are super clean and friendly. They made a tough procedure go smoothly and I am all healed up. I would recommend to friends and family. Thank you so much for taking great care of me!
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