Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. It can have major health consequences. What is Snoring? Snoring is caused by a blockage in the airway. The obstruction can be caused by: Poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue—when muscles relax they can collapse onto the airway. Alcohol use and sleeping pills can make this more likely.…
Dental Health
Oral Health For Pearland Diabetics
Today’s Houston dental article is entitled ‘Oral Health For Houston Diabetics.’ Many Houston people with diabetes have dental problems. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Houston diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact, many Houston dentists have…
3 Critical Things You Didn’t Know About Kids’ Cavities
It’s time to think differently about childhood tooth decay in Pearland. Unless you’ve been keeping up with the research (and who does?) you might have an incomplete understanding. Here are three critical things to know about children’s dental health. 1. Tooth Decay Is The Most Common Childhood Disease Over 4 million preschoolers have decay. Another…
5 Ways To Prevent A Cracked Tooth
Categories: Dental Health
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair, especially if you need emergency dental care. Today’s post in the Montz and Maher Dental Group serving Pearland and Manvel dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. Don’t chew on hard things. People should steer clear of…
Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers
Categories: Dental Health
The team at Montz and Maher Dental Group serving Pearland and Manvel believes in educating our patients. We hope today’s post will alert you to some harmful oral health risks. Too often, we treat tooth decay and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their kids out on the playing field with a…
Does Your Teen Have Unique Dental Challenges?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
The team at Montz and Maher Dental Group serving Pearland and Manvel wants to discuss teenager oral health and some issues your teen might have. When it comes to oral health, adolescence is a pivotal time. On the upside, the last of the permanent teeth come in providing young men and women with their “adult…
Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile
Categories: Dental Health
At Montz and Maher Dental Group serving Pearland and Manvel, our team has noticed more and more patients with stress-related dental issues. Pearland men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. CANKER AND COLD SORES Cold sores are a symptom of the herpes simplex virus.…
Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk
Categories: Dental Health
At Montz and Maher Dental Group serving Pearland and Manvel , we’d like to focus on an article that appeared in ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received the more intense dental…
Beating Horrible Halitosis
Categories: Dental Health
The team at Montz and Maher Dental Group serving Pearland and Manvel would like to share with you some insights about halitosis. Halitosis, or bad breath, can be embarrassing when it happens. Poor oral hygiene is often the cause. Make sure you schedule your preventive visits and teeth cleaning with us twice a year. Brushing just the…
The Benefits of Laser Dentistry
Categories: Dental Health
At Montz and Maher Dental Group, our patients are treated like family. You know what puts a smile on my face? When I use advanced cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling smile transformation for one of my patients. Our team can guarantee you quality preventative, restorative, general, and cosmetic dental care. Laser Dentistry Let’s discuss…
