Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can impact the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid…
General Dentistry
Bright And Healthy Smiles
Categories: Dental Implant, General Dentistry
No one disputes the fact that bright and healthy smiles are more attractive. Everybody likes to see an attractive smile, and having beautiful teeth is also healthy for your self-esteem. Glad to Meet You I’m David C. Montz, DDS. I serve the Pearland community with dental services including Invisalign. I provide dental services to the…
Montz and Maher Dental Group In Pearland Is Accepting New Patients
Hello, I am Dr. Montz. Whether you are one of our patients or a blogosphere visitor, welcome to my dental blog. My dental practice is called Montz and Maher Dental Group and is located at 2443 S Galveston Ave in Pearland, Texas. I have been practicing dentistry since 1997. Since opening my dental practice, I…
Fixing Chipped Teeth With Bonding
A cosmetic dentist’s toolkit is filled with capable tools for fixing most types of cosmetic tooth dilemmas. In the past few years, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and same-day teeth whitening have drawn a lot of publicity. In today’s post, we are going to talk about an effective, yet relatively uncelebrated dental treatment that has been…
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
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…
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…
3-Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation
Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? I’m Dr. David C. Montz with Montz and Maher Dental Group. Today’s post offers 3 steps to take before you arrive at our office for a consultation. The state of your mouth is vital to your…
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
Quite often, people get stressed out if their dental crown moves or comes off completely. This is understandable. It may have broken or come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. If this has happened to you, don’t stress! Here is what to do if your crown comes off. There are three steps: 1.…
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…
What is Dental Sleep Medicine?
What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder where you have frequent, intermittent pauses in breathing…
