Unfortunately, periodontitis (advanced gum disease) is very common. But completely preventable. Here’s some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you keep your teeth and gums healthy, you will only need to visit the dentist for cleanings and checkups. Not major treatment. 1. Brush for two to three minutes, at least twice…
Cosmetic Dentistry
How Do You Measure Success?
At Montz and Maher Dental Group, we are dedicated to success. Dr. David C. Montz’s experience, ability, and commitment to dental excellence result in terrific outcomes daily for our dentistry patients. Each team member at Montz and Maher Dental Group shares Dr. Montz’s passion for success. For many Pearland dental patients, success is a routine…
Celebrating The Past And Looking To The Future At Montz and Maher Dental Group
It has now been over 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Texas dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past century and a half. There was a time when Houston blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract teeth with forceps to make…
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin coined this phrase in the 1730s as advice for fire safety. However, like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more features of modern Pearland life, particularly dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with preventative measures. Some…
What You See And What You Don’t
If you have had restorations, orthodontia, or a complete smile redesign, you want people to notice the final outcome – your remarkable smile. There is a lot, however, that is going on behind the scenes. Today’s post talks about three vital smile makeover components that are not readily apparent when you smile, but are often…
How Do Veneers Create Stunning Smiles?
Veneers have a multitude of applications in Pearland cosmetic dentistry. With veneers, you can transform your smile without significant restorative dental work. Is your tooth enamel worn and thin? Tooth-colored porcelain veneers have the brilliance and translucency of healthy tooth enamel. Many Houston dental patients have received veneers to cover worn enamel. Some believe they…
Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
Today in the Pearland dental blog we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is dental-speak for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is usually caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes in the mouth become inflamed, they…
Let That Winning Smile Shine
Everyone in Pearland wants a winning smile. But as we age, it can get harder and harder to keep your smile brilliant. Grappling with yellowed, discolored, stained, or even multi-colored teeth? Teeth whitening might be the answer. These irregularities are usually simple to fix. A Brighter, Whiter Smile The friendly staff at Montz and Maher…
Your Dentist Does A Lot More Than Fill Cavities
Most people know that they can go to their dentist for toothaches, cleanings, and bleeding gums (not to mention cosmetic dentistry procedures such as a smile makeover), but there are some lesser-known oral concerns that your dentist can help you with. Dry mouth, technically called xerostomia, is caused by a lack of saliva and can…
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing is a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at Montz and Maher Dental Group are constantly reminding our patients to ‘brush and floss!’ Flossing is vital, You’ll never hear one of us…
