Today’s article focuses on a very serious matter—oral (oropharyngeal) cancers. The medical community identifies oral cancers as a subset of head and neck cancers. Oral cancers can occur in the following locations: The tongue The roof of the mouth and under the tongue The inside of the cheeks The oropharynx (the part behind the soft…
Family Dentistry
Think You May Have A Cavity?
Hello, Pearland friends of Montz and Maher Dental Group! Teeth take a lot of tender loving care. And even when we do our best to practice daily dental hygiene, bacteria can still sneak in and cause decay – the common cold of oral health. At Montz and Maher Dental Group, we have been filling cavities…
Seeking A Relationship In Pearland?
Are you one of the many Houston singles looking for a significant other? Perhaps you recently broke off a dysfunctional partnership and are determined to make a better choice this time around. I’m not talking about a relationship with a girlfriend, boyfriend, or spouse – I’m talking about something equally important – your relationship with…
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
As I stand over my sink and ponder the frayed bristles of my favorite toothbrush, I wonder if I should replace it. It’s a good question. We all brush our teeth on a daily basis. Like a good pair of jeans, it seems the more we use a toothbrush, the more comfortable it gets. As…
How to Whiten Your Teeth Safely
White teeth make anyone look younger, happier and more attractive. And it seems like there are more teeth whitening alternatives than ever before. Whitening Toothpaste The least expensive product you’ll find in Pearland is a whitening toothpaste. It helps remove surface stains while gently polishing and providing mild stain removal. Because it doesn’t contain bleach,…
Teeth: What Have They Done For You Lately?
Welcome to the Montz and Maher Dental Group blog! Today we are going to explore the secret life of our teeth. The shape of each tooth gives a clue to what it does. The incisors, or your front teeth, are sharp. Their job is to cut food and their curvature helps move food inside the…
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
Our bodies work differently. Some dental patients don’t react to local anesthetics by getting numb. This is understandably concerning when you need dental treatment. (And the word “concerning” may be a huge understatement!) It’s important to understand that bad experiences in the past don’t guarantee that you will never be able to become numb. At…
What is the Epworth Sleepiness Scale?
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a scale that can measure daytime sleepiness based off of your total score on a questionnaire. The questionnaire is made up of eight possible situations, each of which you give a score of 0-3 based on your likelihood to fall asleep in the particular situation, with zero being “no…
Lack of Sleep Slows Reaction Time
Life in Houston, like other places in Texas and around the country, is relentlessly fast-paced. In the course of the day, each of us makes thousands of quick decisions. Many of these are trivial: “Boxers or briefs?”, “White or wheat?”, “Paper or plastic?”, or “Call or text?”. However, some split-second judgments have significant consequences; “I…
Pacifier Do’s and Don’ts for New Parents
Categories: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Sometimes a pacifier is the only thing that can pacify and calm your infant. Are you a new parent worried that pacifier use might be harmful to your little one? You might be interested to know what the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says about them: “Pacifiers do not cause any medical or psychological problems.…
