To upgrade your smile, all you need to do is pick up the phone and make an appointment with Montz and Maher Dental Group. A Smile You Want to Show Off A whiter smile can change your life significantly. Many of our patients feel more self-confident in personal and professional settings with their new, whiter…
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Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? Floss picks vs regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Dr. Montz recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why: A…
What is Dental Sleep Medicine?
What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder where you have frequent, recurring delays in breathing…
Chipped Tooth? No Need To Panic
There are basically two ways to handle a chipped tooth: 1. Panic. 2. See Dr. David Montz right away and get on with life. Dr. David Montz at Montz and Maher Dental Group can fix a chipped tooth in a jiffy by determining the right solution and expertly preforming the procedure. Decay, missing teeth, braces,…
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
This is a key question occasionally asked by patients at Montz and Maher Dental Group. The answer, however, is “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly—not leave them alone. It is extremely challenging to clean effectively between teeth without using floss or an interdental brush.…
To Chew Or Not To Chew
Hello gum chewers, today we’re going to talk about that sticky wad in your mouth. You know that it can freshen your breath, but can it really help protect your smile from tooth decay? It really depends on the type of gum. Chewing regular sucrose-based gum can be beneficial in removing bits of food from…
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
What do you do if your dental crown moves or comes off completely? It may have shifted or come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. If this has happened to you, don’t stress! Here is what to do if your crown comes off. There are three steps: 1. First things first, find your…
Love Your Smile
There is nothing like bright white teeth that light up a person’s whole face when they smile and laugh. No one has to settle for dull, yellow teeth. This is a great time for Houston men, women and teens to get a deep teeth cleaning and tooth whitening at Montz and Maher Dental Group in…
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Here is some vital news for anyone who cares about their dental health: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a primary cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is linked to heart disease. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is learned in the early stages. What warning signs…
Montz and Maher Dental Group Can Make Your Whites Whiter
Hi, I’m Dr. David Montz, an experienced Friendswood general dentist serving the greater Houston area. One of the most common requests I get from my dental patients is whiter teeth. I am happy to say that Friendswood dental patients are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening in Texas, because cosmetic dentistry procedures like…
