Dentists in Friendswood are dedicated to your oral health and care about the condition of your teeth. At Montz and Maher Dental Group we recognize that your teeth help you both eat and speak. You use your teeth to tear, scrape, and chew food, as well as to form words with your tongue. Healthy teeth…
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Unexpected Stress? Don’t Forget Your Smile
When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Not every stressor is negative. A new baby, marriage, career,…
We Take Jaw Pain Seriously
If you are affected by a temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD, you know how the pain and discomfort can lower your quality of life. Montz and Maher Dental Group TMD treatment has helped countless patients manage their condition. The temporomandibular or jaw joint connects the lower jaw bone to the skull. TMD is often linked…
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Some men and women who lose a posterior tooth question whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avert the cost to replace it and save some money? Actually, there are several vital reasons to replace a back…
6 Ways To Improve Your Smile
Who would say no to a prettier smile? I am guessing no one, and now with all of the amazing cosmetic dentistry procedures available from Houston area cosmetic dentists, most individuals can get the smile they want. Here is a quick look at some of the most popular treatments. 1. Teeth whitening is a very…
Saving Teeth at Montz and Maher Dental Group in Friendswood
When a tooth is threatened by acute decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is usually the only way to save the tooth. During a root…
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…
Ignoring It Won’t Make It Go Away
Are you a busy Friendswood resident suffering from a toothache, but ignoring the pain? Have you started chewing on one side of your mouth to avoid putting pressure on the problem tooth? Have you stopped drinking hot and cold beverages because of the sensitivity? Dental pain is like an unpaid speeding ticket, ignoring it won’t…
Attention Friendswood Teens: Both Smoking And Vaping Put Your Smile At Risk
A recent study on the influences of e-cigarettes on oral health has more bad news for men and women who believe vaping is less risky than smoking traditional cigarettes. In a study published in the journal Oncotarget, analysts determined that e-cigarettes may cause chronic inflammation and irreversible cellular deterioration. These conditions, in turn, can…
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
I’m David Montz DDS of Montz and Maher Dental Group in Friendswood. My patients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular dental exams. Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered…
