Are you or a family member nervous about going to the dentist? Has a past experience with pain or discomfort caused you to start panicking when you think about having your teeth worked on? Have you neglected going to the dentist and fear the amount of work that might need to be performed? If your…
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Sedation Dentistry in Pearland: Don’t Let Fear Compromise Your Health
If you have claustrophobia, you avoid cave exploration. If you have acrophobia, you avoid sky diving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without joining in these activities. What if you have dentophobia or a fear of the dentist? This is different than the phobias mentioned previously. Since dental visits are crucial for a…
The Guide to Wisdom Teeth Extraction in Pearland, Texas
For the 65 percent of adults who detect wisdom teeth in their late teens or early twenties, Montz and Maher Dental Group generally recommends removal. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth and nerves. Their awkward positioning can increase risk of cavities and gum disease. Furthermore, they often come in crooked, crowding the other teeth and affecting…
Sinus Pain Or Abscessed Tooth in Pearland?
Your maxillary sinuses are very close upstairs neighbors of your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue separates the upper tooth roots from the bottom of the sinus cavity. It’s no wonder that when there is a pain in that general area, the distinct location can be hard to discover. Allergies, infections,…
The Challenge of Oral Hygiene for Patients with Braces in Pearland
Today’s post is for orthodontic patients of Montz and Maher Dental Group. There is no doubt about it – it is harder to keep your teeth clean if you wear braces in Pearland. It’s unfortunate when brace wearers develop tooth decay and weaken their teeth while simultaneously trying to improve their smile with braces. A…
Is Perfect Possible with Cosmetic Dentistry in Pearland?
Are you considering cosmetic dentistry in Pearland? Are you skeptical of promises of a “perfect smile” or a “celebrity smile?” Let’s consider the most popular cosmetic dental procedures and the results that can be expected. Composite Veneers The application of porcelain veneers at David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant…
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…
Gap-Tooth Smiles Aren’t Quite As Adorable Anymore
Have you lost teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back. (And a gap-toothed smile doesn’t look as cute as it did when you were in kindergarten.) If you have had teeth extracted or if your teeth are compromised by staining,…
I Evaluate Your Teeth – You Evaluate David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello friends of David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. Welcome to my Pearland dentistry blog. This site is for my patients and anyone in the Houston area who doesn’t have a regular dentist. I invite you to call 832-895-5120 to schedule an evaluation. I’m not talking about an…
Should Manvel Teens Whiten Their Teeth?
Getting a smile just like their favorite singer or movie star might be high on your teen’s priority list. However, you may want to talk with your Friendswood, Alvin, or Houston dentist before buying an at-home tooth whitening product. As with any cosmetic dentistry procedure, teeth whitening should be overseen by a professional. There are…
