A recent study on the influences of e-cigarettes on oral health has more bad news for men and women who believe vaping is less risky than smoking traditional cigarettes. In a study published in the journal Oncotarget, analysts determined that e-cigarettes may cause chronic inflammation and irreversible cellular deterioration. These conditions, in turn, can…
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Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In today’s post, we will concentrate on vital behaviors that affect oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is needed…
A Brighter Smile At Your Convenience
At Montz and Maher Dental Group, dental patients often ask how to get whiter teeth. We’re happy to say that you are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening in Friendswood, because cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening and veneers are safe, effective, and affordable. What are your options for whiter teeth? Some Friendswood…
Filtered Friendswood Water And Oral Health
A simple way for Houston residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health if it…
Why Aren’t You Smiling?
Hello, I’m Dr. David Montz. My dental practice is called Montz and Maher Dental Group. We are located at 820 S Friendswood Ste 100 in Friendswood, and you can reach us by calling 281-482-1275. I look at smiles everywhere I go. Whether I am working with a dental patient, having dinner at my favorite restaurant,…
Sinus Pain Or Abscessed Tooth?
At Montz and Maher Dental Group, many patients come in with a toothache. In some cases, the toothache is a secondary symptom of a sinus condition. Let’s discuss the relationship. 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…
Focusing On The Top 3 At Montz and Maher Dental Group
I’m David Montz. I’ve been practicing dentistry here in Friendswood, Texas since 1997. I have found amazing people in this community. At Montz and Maher Dental Group, we focus on three important things as we work to be your dental provider of choice. Family We want to be the dental practice families trust in for…
The Top CPAP Alternative in Friendswood
Hate your CPAP machine? You’re not alone. CPAP doesn’t work for everyone. CPAP is supposed to make me sleep better? CPAP is designed to help patients breathe through the night. CPAP is supposed to help you sleep better, not worse. It’s frustratingly ironic that many patients sleep worse with the CPAP machine than before! These…
More Ways To Fight Kids’ Tooth Decay
Most parents make sure their child brushes their teeth. They do their best to limit candy and sugary drinks. And they make sure their son or daughter consumes adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. Some parents go even further and limit between-meal snacks. Despite parents’ best efforts, Montz and Maher Dental Group treat tooth…
Keep Active Smiles Healthy
It’s hard to enjoy sports if you have dental issues. Despite many athletes being health-conscious, there is a concerning rate of tooth problems among athletes of all ages. Let’s discuss two alarming studies. 40% of athletes reported oral health problems A study cited in the British Journal of Sports Medicine explored how poor oral health…
