More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of men and women without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them? Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Getting a Dental Implant May Not Take as Long as You Think

Think you don’t have time to perfect your smile? It may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. The team at Montz and Maher Dental Group can…
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…
Preventing Gum Disease At Montz and Maher Dental Group

Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached…
Can Cosmetic Dentistry Create Perfect Smiles?

Hi! I’m Dr. David Montz, and I’ve been a dentist here in Friendswood since 1997. One of my favorite things about being a dentist is seeing how my patients find renewed confidence in themselves after a smile makeover. If you’ve ever wanted to improve your smile, call me today at 281-482-1275 so we can talk…
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?

A well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth. If you have teeth with damage, discoloration,…
There Is Hope For Denture Wearers

The condition of your teeth has a significant impact on your health and well-being. Denture wearers understand this all too well. The path from a healthy smile to a toothless mouth is downhill. Tooth decay and gum disease are painful. Treatment such as fillings and root canals can strain the budget. If the teeth can’t be…
Not Happy With Your Dentist?

Hello! Whether you stumbled upon this blog by mistake or clicked here on purpose, welcome! In the Montz and Maher Dental Group dental blog, we post informative articles about dentistry. This includes general dentistry, cosmetic dental treatments, preventative dental care, and news about our dental practice. Many of my patients visit my blog regularly and I…
We Keep Dental Patients Comfortable

To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. Dr. Montz knows this, and that is why the dental team at Montz and Maher Dental Group has made patient comfort our first priority. In conjunction with creating a calm environment, we have various medications that can decrease and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to…
Dental Questions? Montz and Maher Dental Group Has Answers

Everyone has teeth, and health conscious people want to take care of their teeth. However, many people need a place where they can review basic principles of dental health and get straightforward information about restorative and cosmetic dental procedures such as dental implants, teeth whitening, and veneers. The Montz and Maher Dental Group dental blog…