How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean all those things and many more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of cavities, learning daily dental hygiene practices, and gaining an…
Teeth Whitening
Brighten Your Smile with Professional Teeth Whitening at Montz and Maher Dental Group

A radiant, white smile is an essential part of our appearance, exuding confidence and leaving a lasting impression on others. Over time, our teeth can become stained or discolored due to various factors, such as age, lifestyle habits, and certain foods and beverages. Luckily, modern dentistry offers a solution to restore the brilliance of your…
Have Your Dessert! (If You Must)

It’s not realistic for most people to altogether avoid sugary treats. If you can abstain, kudos to you. Suppose you can’t, be aware that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse food particles from…
Does Whitening Toothpaste Work?

Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Some of the most common concerns of Friendswood, Alvin, and Manvel dental patients pertain to cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening. Because many dental products such as toothpaste and mouthwash say they can brighten your teeth, it’s natural to consider changing your brand…
Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene

Welcome to our blog and thanks for stopping by. Montz and Maher Dental Group wants to provide some simple tips for oral hygiene. 1.Do… remember you are just cleaning the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the proper angle can gently clean the bacteria away. Once plaque has settled into tartar, no…
Why Look For The Seal?

When you go to a drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or other oral care product, make sure that it carries the seal of the American Dental Association. This is a relatively simple way to make smart choices for the products you need to keep your mouth clean, healthy and free of…
Dental Questions? We Have Answers.

Hello! My name is Dr. David C. Montz and my dental practice, Montz and Maher Dental Group, has been serving the Pearland area since 1997. If you have questions about oral health, cosmetic dentistry, preventative dentistry, sealants, tooth implants, oral sedation, professional teeth bleaching, or invisible braces, come to Montz and Maher Dental Group for…
Two Hints For When You’re Too Tired To Brush

Too tired to touch a toothbrush. We’ve all been there. Montz and Maher Dental Group in Pearland and Dr. David C. Montz are committed to helping patients throughout the Manvel, Friendswood, and Alvin neighborhoods to maintain balanced hygiene and to correct imperfections that can lead to inhibited confidence and self-assurance. On our blog today we…
Is It Growing In Your Mouth?

Believe it or not, plaque can rear its ugly head in any Pearland mouth – even yours – no matter how meticulous you try to be. If you have deep grooves, watch out. If you have a receding gum line, watch out. If you are a candy-loving Pearland resident with the proverbial sweet tooth, watch…
Five Fast Ways to Improve Your Smile

Do you have a special event coming up? Perhaps a wedding, graduation, milestone birthday, anniversary, or reunion? These celebrations usually involve a lot of photographs and, of course, you want to look pleasing. You may not have time to lose 20 pounds, but you can dramatically perfect your smile with cosmetic dentistry. Here are five…