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,…
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Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In today’s post, we will focus on critical behaviors that impact oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two vital habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to maintain a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is necessary…
What’s Your Dental Plan?
Planning for Success To achieve the utmost in oral health and a beautiful smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in Pearland, Texas looking for a smile makeover and need Invisalign, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, or any number of dental restoration procedures done, your strategy should be: “Contact my professional neighborhood dental practice.” Montz and…
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…
Get Those Teeth In Shape!
Dental bonding is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures used and it’s not difficult to see why. Dental bonding is an effective treatment for several different cosmetic problems. Bonding uses a very sturdy resin material that is tooth-colored. The material is applied to the teeth while it is soft, much like putty, and…
Root Canal vs Dental Implant
Hello, I am Dr. David C. Montz of Montz and Maher Dental Group. When a tooth’s nerve and the pulp becomes infected, a dentist and patient must make a choice of whether to attempt to save the tooth by executing a root canal or to extract the tooth. There are several factors that affect this…
Does Your Dentist Conjure Up Cavities?
Cavities can be filled, but it is better to prevent cavities in the first place. If your dentist seems to conjure up cavities at every visit, then it’s up to you to break the cycle. But we are here to help you. Let’s work together. How can you lift the cavity curse? Schedule a preventative…
Montz and Maher Dental Group Treats 3 Urgent Dental Issues
Our mouth and teeth work hard for us. Consider how much they suffer day after day. It’s not surprising that occasionally problems develop. As an urgent care office, we are uniquely qualified to treat a wide range of oral dilemmas. Here are three of the most frequent: 1. Abscessed Tooth An abscess is a serious…
Urgent Care Expertise Serves Your Family
It’s good to know that Montz and Maher Dental Group is here for you. Whether it’s a dental emergency after hours. A toothache on the weekend. No appointment needed. If you can, give us a call on your way over. (With a hands-free phone, of course.) Crisis or No Crisis But you don’t have to…
Teeth Whitening: Do It Right
As the years go by, our teeth naturally lose their luster. Dark-colored foods and drinks speed up the process, but even people who avoid coffee, wine and cola are not immune to yellow or gray teeth. Want to brighten up your smile? Have you considered tooth whitening? Teeth whitening at Montz and Maher Dental Group…
