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…
Restorative Dentistry
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…
What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?
“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to trauma or decay. We are fortunate to live at a time where there is a permanent cutting-edge replacement for missing teeth: the amazing…
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…
Go Back In Time
So you’ve lost some teeth and now are unwilling to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and regain that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants, you can! For most patients, a tooth implant is the ideal replacement for both the root and crown of…
Lasering In On Precision Dentistry
The powerful, precise, highly-concentrated beam of light originally known as Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER) is so ubiquitous that the acronym has now been relegated to lower case. Lasers are used in everything from weapons to barcode scanners. They have increased efficiency and advanced technology in numerous industries such as communications, manufacturing,…
Montz and Maher Dental Group Teeth Whitening News
Tooth whitening treatments have advanced significantly. The team at Montz and Maher Dental Group is trained on the latest, safest, and most effective products and systems. If you need up-to-date specifics on teeth whitening, schedule a consultation by calling 281-485-4829. At Montz and Maher Dental Group in Pearland, we are excited about the new light…
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, shift work, or exhaustion. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and dried. Many Houston families…
3 Ways To Minimize Candy Intake At Parties
Lock yourself in a closet. Sew your mouth shut. Wear a shock collar that’s sensitive to sugar particles. At Montz and Maher Dental Group we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at Halloween and other sugar-filled holidays. We encourage both unfettered joy and healthy living for all of our patients. Moderation in…
