The condition of your teeth has a significant impact on your quality of life. Houston denture wearers understand this all too well. The path from healthy teeth to a toothless mouth is downhill. Tooth decay and gum disease are painful. Treatments such as fillings and root canals are costly and inconvenient. If the teeth can’t…
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What Is Oil Pulling?
At David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, we provide top-quality dental care for every member of your family. We serve all of your preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dental needs including sedation dentistry, CEREC dental crowns, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, and family dentistry. Our comfortable, state-of-the-art office is located at 2443 S Galveston Ave
Houston Mouths And Stomatitis
Ouch! The mouth is not a fun place for injuries, sores, or inflammation. It seems that even the smallest irritation in the mouth can cause serious discomfort for Pearland dental patients.
Beware Of An Acidic Diet In Houston
The protective enamel that covers the softer interior is made of minerals. Enamel demineralizes (loses some of its density) when coming in contact with acids. Saliva can dilute and neutralize acid so the tooth can remineralize (re-harden). This process isn’t instantaneous, however. While the enamel is soft, the tooth is vulnerable to losing a microscopic outer layer of enamel. If the erosion continues, the much softer dentin is exposed. Eventually, the tooth may need to be extracted.
Ignoring It Won't Make It Go Away
Are you a busy Pearland resident suffering with a toothache, but ignoring the pain? Have you started chewing on one side of your mouth to avoid your sensitive teeth? Have you stopped drinking hot and cold beverages to alleviate the discomfort? Dental pain is like an unpaid speeding ticket, ignoring it won’t make it go away.
"David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry Treats Cankers Sores, Lesions, and Fever Blisters"
At David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, a common complaint we hear from our Houston dental patients is problems with mouth sores.
Filtered Pearland Water And Oral Health
A simple way for Houston residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to dental health if it…