Dental Crowns and Bridges

Hate Your Dentures? Replace Them with Implants in Friendswood

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Houston Dentistry Implants in friendswood

Perhaps you have heard or seen the dental industry’s advertising about dental implants in Friendswood. Many dentists claim that dental implant dentures can change your life. Does this sound like hype? Exaggeration? Let’s think about the facts about dental implant anchored dentures.

Chewing: An oral implant denture can restore up to 95 percent of normal chewing function. How vital is chewing? Can you chew easily with your current full or partial denture? Can you bite apples? When was the last time you ate a raw carrot?

Fit: Implant anchored dentures stay in place. An implant denture doesn’t slip around in your mouth and cause sores. Implant denture wearers who exercise regularly especially welcome this benefit.

Appearance: Is your smile beautiful? Can you smile confidently? How many denture wearers love their smile? Implant anchored dentures look like natural teeth. They don’t move when you smile, eat, talk, bike, swim, dance, golf, ski; you get the idea.

Bone health: When teeth are removed, bone recession can develop over time. Because a titanium implant is an artificial ‘tooth root’ inserted into your jaw bone, your bone has a better chance of staying healthy. If there are no other adverse issues present, your jaw bone should remain healthy and dense, just as if the former tooth root were there.

Scheduling an Appointment for Implants in Friendswood

Today, dental patients with missing teeth are fortunate to have a tooth replacement choice that is far better than both traditional dentures and dental bridges. If you hate your dentures, we invite you to schedule a consultation about tooth implants in Friendswood. We can discuss all the particulars including procedure specifics, healing time, and dental implant cost. Then you can decide for yourself if restorative dentistry will change your life.

Contact David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry:

832-895-5120

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

820 S Friendswood Ste 100
Friendswood, Texas
77546

Questions To Ask Your Dentist In Manvel TX

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Questions To Ask Your Dentist In Manvel TX Sometimes Manvel residents research their mechanic or hairdresser more thoroughly than they do for their own dental professional. Shouldn’t your dental care be far more critical than the condition of your car or the style of your hair? At David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, we love to answer questions about all facets of dentistry, especially if your dentist in Manvel TX doesn’t.

For instance, you may have questions about a dentist’s training and experience. Dr. Montz has been performing complex dental procedures since 1997. If you have questions about the dental school Dr. Montz attended, be sure to ask about it during your consultation.

You probably have questions about the types of procedures your dentist in Manvel TX offers. These may include crowns, braces, fillings, dental bridges, root canals, cosmetic bonding, white fillings, and gum contouring. These services may not be important to you now, but it is a good idea to have an understanding of your options.

If you are contemplating smile restoration, tooth implants, or tooth whitening, discuss cosmetic dentistry services with your dentist. Look at before and after pictures and ask your dentist which procedures may be right for you.

At David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, we offer a wide selection of general and dental services including cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, and dental implants. Moreover, our dental hygienists will perform the most thorough deep dental cleanings out of any practice in Texas. If you haven’t run your tongue along smooth, tartar-free teeth in a while, come in for a dental cleaning. It’s a wonderful feeling!

We welcome questions about all aspects of David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. Call us today to schedule an appointment with a dentist in Manvel TX or to have any of your questions answered.

Contact David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry:

832-895-5120

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

820 S Friendswood Ste 100
Friendswood, Texas
77546

 

Avoiding Tooth Loss And Gum Disease in Friendswood

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gum disease in Pearland

Do you know that the most prevalent cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? The good news is that gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages. Without treatment, gum disease in Friendswood could lead to tooth loss or worse. With gum disease, you could end up looking just as sad is this pumpkin in a couple of years.

Regular check-ups with your dentist are critical, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone should be looking for, such as:

  1. Gums that bleed often
  2. Gums that are tender, swollen, or very red, or gums that have visible pus in between them when they are pushed
  3. A bite that changes suddenly so that your teeth don’t seem to fit together correctly
  4. Receding gums
  5. A bad taste in the mouth or chronic bad breath
  6. Loosing or separating teeth

If you are experiencing these symptoms, talk to your dentist immediately. Since plaque causes gum disease, removing plaque through regular flossing is the key to healthy gums.

At David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, we work to prevent gum disease in Friendswood and the Houston area. We take pride in caring for our patients and we want them to have healthy, beautiful smiles that they can be proud of. Our practice specializes in sedation dentistry, dental crowns, porcelain veneers, and teeth whitening.

Contact us at 832-895-5120 and a member of our friendly staff can make an appointment for you. During your consultation, you can talk to Dr. David Montz about swollen gums, veneers, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, and more. We hope to hear from you soon!

Contact David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry:

832-895-5120

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

820 S Friendswood Ste 100
Friendswood, Texas
77546

 

3 Behind-The-Scenes Dental Advances For Texas

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Crown lengthening Manviel

Manviel dental patients who have undergone a smile redesign are probably aware of the latest cosmetic dental procedures popular in the Houston area. These include metal-free fillings, porcelain veneers, invisible braces, implant-anchored dentures, and inlays/onlays.

Today’s Manviel dental post focuses on some nifty dentistry advances that are used behind-the-scenes to benefit Manviel dentists and dental patients alike.

Digital imaging is not just for Instagram, Tumblr and Pinterest, many cutting-edge Texas dental offices use digital X-Rays. Realtime digital images help Houston dentists more easily spot and treat oral problems including emerging cavities and bone recession. Digital X-Rays require far less radiation exposure and are easier to store and access.

Pinpoint-precise Diode lasers are used in myriad procedures including crown lengthening, root scaling, biopsies, root canals, teeth whitening, oral lesion removal, and treatment of dental decay. Laser procedures are easier on the patient and require shorter healing times.

CAD (computer-aided design) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) are used for many restorative procedures in Manviel including in-office inlays/onlays and same-day crowns. Houston dentists who offer dental implants can use CAD/CAM technology in every phase of the dental implant procedure. CAD/CAM is used in Texas dental laboratories to fabricate crowns, bridges, veneers, and ceramic braces.

The future of dentistry is here today. I’m Dr. David Montz. David C. Montz, DDS is located at 820 S Friendswood Ste 100 in Friendswood. We can be reached at 832-895-5120. Ask us about:

sedation dentistry
CEREC dental crowns
procelain veneers
teeth whitening
sleep apnea

 

Contact David C. Montz, DDS:

832-895-5120

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

820 S Friendswood Ste 100
Friendswood, Texas
77546

 

Dental Crowns At David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry In Friendswood

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Dental Crowns at David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates - Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry in Friendswood Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them into their gums. (Oral sedation, anyone?)

Porcelain crowns were first used in the 1800s. With the refining of metal casting methods in the 1900s, crown dentistry advanced significantly.

Today, crowns are strong, comfortable and are made to match your surrounding teeth.

Dental crowns (also called caps) cover the entire visible portion of the tooth and are cemented in place. Crowns are used to strengthen teeth that have been worn down or weakened by decay or injury. Crowns are also used to restore the original shape of a tooth or solely to improve the appearance of a tooth.

The most common types of crowns are:

  • All-porcelain (ceramic)
  • Porcelain-fused-to-metal
  • Gold

The material used is determined by several factors. If you suspect you need a crown, want to replace an old crown, or want to learn about other cosmetic dentistry procedures, call Dr. David Montz at 832-895-5120. David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry is located at 820 S Friendswood Ste 100 in Friendswood. We have been serving patients in the Houston area since 1997. We can recommend the best tooth restoration or cosmetic dentistry option for you.

 

Contact David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry: 832-895-5120

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

820 S Friendswood Ste 100
Friendswood, Texas
77546

 

Wear A Crown In Houston

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Wear A Crown In Houston

Some Friendswood residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to research dental crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. A crown is really a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when it is in place, it will cover the portion of the covered tooth that is above the gum line.

Crowns can be made of metals, resin, ceramic, porcelain, or a porcelain-fused-to-metal material. Your Friendswood area dentist will usually put in a temporary crown while a permanent crown is being created especially for your mouth in a dental laboratory.

Dental crowns have been used successfully in Friendswood cosmetic dentistry for decades.

Many Pearland, Alvin, and Manviel dentists use crowns when performing smile makeovers to cover patient’s discolored or poorly shaped teeth. Strong, natural-looking crowns are also used with dental implants.

If you think a dental crown may be right for you, check with your Houston dentist. Or, if you are searching for quality dental care in the Houston area, call us here at David C. Montz, DDS. We are located in Friendswood and have been serving the greater Friendswood area since 1997. We are currently accepting new patients at our state-of-the art, yet warm and comfortable dental office.

Call us at 832-895-5120 and our friendly staff can answer any questions you have about teeth whitening in Friendswood, veneers, enamel shaping, or any other cosmetic dental, general oral health, or dental financing questions.

 

Contact David C. Montz, DDS:

832-895-5120

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

820 S Friendswood Ste 100
Friendswood, Texas
77546