For years, the dental industry has been advocating implants as the preferable tooth restoration option in most circumstances. But many dental insurance companies don’t cover implants. The dental insurance industry seems to be stuck in 1970. For example, many insurers will cover dental bridges. Clearly, dental insurance companies rarely make coverage decisions based on what…
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Denture Wearers Can Preserve Their Jaw Bone and Facial Shape

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…
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…
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…
Want A Reason To Smile All The Time?

Don’t like your teeth? We invite you to consider a smile makeover. 1. Look and feel younger. 2. Improve your oral health. 3. Increase your confidence. 4. Smile all the time! Hello, I am Dr. Montz. Welcome to my dental blog. I serve my patients at Montz and Maher Dental Group which is located at…
Have You Thanked Your Dental Assistant Lately?

Your dental practice would be a very different place if it weren’t for the skilled dental assistants who work there. Today, we would like to consider the importance of these experts who are frequently not given the credit they deserve. Dental assistants not only make your dental appointment more pleasant, they make it effective, efficient, and…
The Advantages of Implant-Retained Dentures

Are you trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide several merits over traditional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Offers up to 100% natural chewing function The upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate This helps wearers taste food more easily. (Hooray!) More comfortable When dentures are…
It’s Not About Vanity

Since 1997, Montz and Maher Dental Group has been providing confidence and dignity to our amazing Houston and Friendswood patients through cosmetic dentistry and Invisalign. Many Friendswood people seem to have it all together with bright eyes and great smiles. We want you to be on the same footing as your friends, colleagues and customers.…
Your Smile Can Be Brighter and Lighter

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…
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…