While dental bridges have restored smiles for thousands of Houston dental patients, they are not problem free. Many Texas people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small areas around the bridge clean. This is not surprising because it is hard to get toothbrush bristles or dental floss under the bridge. Of course,…
Restorative Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry in Pearland: Crowning Achievements
Today’s post looks at one of the miracles of this century, restorative dentistry in Pearland. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the conception of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or replace them with a…
5 Simple Ways To Avoid A Cracked Tooth in Pearland
A cracked tooth in Pearland can be painful, unattractive, and pricey to repair. Today’s post in the David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth strong. If you are suffering from a cracked tooth in Pearland, please visit…
What’s The Difference Between An Inlay And An Onlay?
Categories: Restorative Dentistry
If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a damaged tooth. The choice…
Restoring Teeth At David C. Montz DDS, Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
Categories: Restorative Dentistry
At David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry in Pearland, we use a variety of techniques to restore damaged teeth. Most Houston dental patients are familiar with fillings. Traditional fillings are also called ‘direct restorations‘ because they are applied to the tooth and then shaped and polished in one…
Live Better With Dental Implants In Pearland
Categories: Restorative Dentistry
Ill-fitting dentures can cause more problems for Houston denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Though they certainly look better than a toothless mouth, in practical terms they leave much to be desired because they affect two essential activities: eating and talking. Unfortunately,…
Dental Implants In Houston
Categories: Dental Implant, Restorative Dentistry
The best permanent tooth replacement treatment available to Pearland people who are missing teeth are cutting-edge dental implants. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the missing root. The crown and supporting structure are securely and permanently attached to the rod. Titanium is amazingly strong and extremely…
