Not happy with your smile? Have you been asking yourself about improving your smile? Do you have an extracted tooth that visually bothers you or your spouse or partner? Could your smile be holding you back in business or social pursuits? Are you sick and tired of loose dentures slipping around in your mouth? Whatever…
Dental Implant
What are Implant-Stabilized Dentures?
What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are fixed dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Tooth implants can be used in many different ways. In this message, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy base…
A Youthful Smile At Any Age
Declining health, limited mobility, financial strains – clearly, aging is not for whimps. Though some challenges seniors face can’t be avoided, others can. Dental issues, for instance. Many dental problems common among retirees such as missing teeth, gum recession, tooth damage, and yellowed enamel, can be remedied. With modern cosmetic dentistry at Montz and Maher…
5 Cavity Basics
The desire to prevent tooth decay is one of the main reasons people visit their dentists Today we are going to review 5 things you need to know about cavities. 1. Cavities are also called caries or tooth decay. When a tooth is permanently damaged on the hard surface, tiny openings arise. These little holes…
Same-Day Tooth Pain Relief
When you have a toothache, that’s all you can think about. It makes it hard to handle your everyday tasks. If the tooth starts hurting after business hours or on the weekend, you may resign yourself to waiting until a traditional dental practice opens. When others are closed, Montz and Maher Dental Group is here…
Is Your Smile In A World Of Hurt?
Do you have severe tooth damage, bone loss, or few or no teeth still intact? This post is for Houston area residents whose mouths are in a world of hurt. First off, we feel for you. We understand how severe dental dilemmas impact you every day of your life. Whatever the cause of the condition…
Do I Floss My New Tooth Implant?
Do I need to change my flossing technique for an implant? Before you got a tooth implant, hopefully, you were brushing at least twice a day and flossing daily. If you wear dentures, you should have been cleaning them with a denture paste and brushing the soft tissues in your mouth. A tooth implant requires…
Your Dentist Does A Lot More Than Fill Cavities
Most individuals know that they can go to their dentist for toothaches, cleanings, and bleeding gums (not to mention cosmetic dentistry procedures such as a smile makeover), but there are some lesser-known oral concerns that your dentist can help you with. Dry mouth, technically called xerostomia, is caused by a lack of saliva and can…
Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?
Are dental implants too expensive? Are dental implants unsafe? Are dental implants experimental? Is the surgery painful? Does it take a long time to recover? The answer to all of these is No. Let’s talk about it. Dental implants are an investment in an improved lifestyle Dental implants aren’t cheap. We understand that. But you…
Why is the 4-Step Tooth Implant Timeline Necessary?
If you’ve visited our website before you know that implants are the preferable tooth restoration for most individuals with a missing tooth. The dental implant process can take several dental visits over a period of months. Don’t let this discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is important. Remember that the tooth implant timeline is…
