Tooth replacement has been a highly requested treatment at Montz and Maher Dental Group. When my patients inquire about tooth restoration, I usually tell them about fixed (or traditional) dental bridges and tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth that replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth—called a pontic—is fused to porcelain crowns…
Dental Crowns and Bridges
Get Your Teeth In Shape, Houston!
These days Houston residents are more conscious of their health than ever. Many of us are trying to stay active, eat a balanced diet, and better manage stress. When you feel healthy, attractive, and happy, you smile more often. You want your smile to complement and enhance your physical and mental condition. Here at Montz…
Happy Teeth Don’t Just Happen
Keeping your teeth clean is an essential factor in maintaining a beautiful smile. One of the merits of visiting your dentist typically is receiving a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your brushing behaviors. Your Partner in Oral Health Our dental hygienist can professionally clean and polish your teeth at your twice-yearly dental check-up.…
Tooth Bleaching Fact And Fiction
You have probably seen ads for whitening products contain terms such as “white brite,” “22 carbamide peroxide” and “peroxide teeth.” How do you separate tooth bleaching fact from fiction? Some tooth whitening dentists will guarantee fantastic results for any patient that desires a whiter smile. At Montz and Maher Dental Group, we only recommend tooth…
Missing Pieces In The Mouth?
A 500-piece Eiffel Tower puzzle is still easy to identify with 32 pieces missing. A 50-piece puppy puzzle will probably still give warm fuzzies without 3 or 4 pieces in place. But, A 32-piece Dental puzzle is just not finished without ALL of the pieces. If you’re missing teeth, cutting your mouth on chipped edges,…
Dental Implant Success: The Odds Are In Your Favor
During consultations at Montz and Maher Dental Group, we are often asked about the success rate of dental implant procedures. In case you are unfamiliar with dental implant procedures, first, let’s review what they are. What is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is a permanent replacement tooth root. It is implanted into the jaw…
Implants or Traditional Dentures? Ask Yourself These Questions When Choosing
If you want to restore your smile due to extensive tooth loss, you have a critical decision. Will you choose conventional dentures? Will you choose tooth implants? There is really no contest when you consider the advantages of implants. Let’s compare conventional removable dentures and dental implant procedures. Feel Dentures sit right on the gums.…
5 Benefits Of Preventive Dentistry For Kids
At Montz and Maher Dental Group in Friendswood, we promote preventative dental care by developing decay prevention plans and helping our patients establish and maintain proper dental practices. If today’s kids can avoid tooth decay, it will benefit them more than you may realize. 1) A healthy mouth equals better overall health and well-being. Maintaining ideal…
This Is The Year For A New Smile!
Hello! Welcome to our dental blog. At Montz and Maher Dental Group we create total smile makeovers for our patients. If you are not familiar with the latest dental advances, you might not realize what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. If you are not satisfied with your smile or are embarrassed by the condition…
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…
