Dr. Rodriguez is a children’s dental specialist treating kids 6 months and older. Overall oral health, caries prevention and education is her primary goal. However, if treatment is required we can provide treatment using nitrous oxide (laughing gas), in-office conscious sedation or output hospital treatment for general anesthesia.

Dr. Rodriguez grew up in Brownsville, TX. She received her Pediatric Dentistry specialty through the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Dr. J. P. Pirtle believes in patient-doctor personal attention. His goal is to make the patient feel comfortable by taking the time to educate, fully explain the treatment needed, and cater to the patient’s specific concerns and anxieties. He has received special training in adult comprehensive care, including veneers, crown, bridge, and denture restorations and professional “Zoom” whitening. He also sees special-needs patients and is trained for in-office conscious sedation and provides out-patient hospital services in conjunction with Dr. Rodriguez.

Dr. Pirtle grew up in Amarillo, TX. He received his Prosthodontics specialty through The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Dr. M. Raquel Muniz

Brownsville, TX Dentist

Dr. Muniz is a pediatric dentist who graduated from UT Health, San Antonio (University of Texas Health Science Center). Before graduating from this residency program, she worked as a general dentist in San Antonio, Texas. It was during this time that she discovered her true passion for working with kids. It is her belief that quality treatment can go hand in hand with comfort. Her main goal is to serve the dental needs of the child in the most efficient and child friendly manner. She has received special training in treating kids 6 months and older utilizing nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral conscious sedation and general anesthesia.

She is extremely excited to be able to serve the community of Brownsville and is looking forward to joining the Lower Valley Dental Associates’ family.