Brushing your teeth on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do for your smile. Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. Brushing can also help with gum health and even keep your breath smelling sweet. For some of us, brushing can be a loathsome chore that gets in the way of…
General Dentistry
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…
Dental Crowns Solve Dental Dilemmas
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. Dentists use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A fractured tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has lost a considerable amount of tooth structure A…
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…
Which Tooth Whitener Works Best?
What is the best professional tooth whitening system to use in Pearland? There are two types of dentist-supervised tooth whitening systems available in Houston. In order to determine the best choice for your teeth, schedule, and budget; you need to understand the differences in the systems. Both systems use a bleaching agent containing peroxide. Pearland…
What Is A Canted Midline?
Dr. David C. Montz considers many factors when designing a smile for any smile makeover patient. One of the smile design elements involved is the facial midline. The proficient cosmetic dentist considers the length and angle of the facial midline to accurately position porcelain crowns, veneers, and dental implants. When front teeth restorations do not…
You May Have Gingivitis
Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are committed to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t affect your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause dilemmas. The first sign of gingivitis is swollen…
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
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…
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…
