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…
Family Dentistry
Why Is Dry Mouth Risky For Your Teeth?
Hello, welcome to the Montz and Maher Dental Group blog. Today we are going to talk about Dry Mouth, an unpleasant condition that can actually influence oral health. Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common dilemma, especially among older adults. However, people of all ages experience the symptoms of dry…
The Benefits of Laser Dentistry
At Montz and Maher Dental Group, our patients are treated like family. I am Dr. Montz and my relationship with my patients is my first priority. You know what puts a smile on my face? When I use advanced cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling cosmetic dental smile makeover for one of my patients. My…
Preventing Gum Disease At Montz and Maher Dental Group
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached…
Adult Dental Health for Friendswood Smiles
At Montz and Maher Dental Group, our goal is preventing dental problems and keeping our patients’s smiles healthy and beautiful. We provide general and family dentistry at our Friendswood dental practice. Adult Dental Health As a general and family dental office, we have been treating patients of all ages since 1997. An interesting (and sad)…
Not Happy With Your Dentist?
Hello! Whether you stumbled upon this blog by mistake or clicked here on purpose, welcome! In the Montz and Maher Dental Group dental blog, we post informative articles about dentistry. This includes general dentistry, cosmetic dental treatments, preventative dental care, and news about our dental practice. Many of my patients visit my blog regularly and I…
The ADA: Promoting Dental Health Since 1859
Hello, thank you for visiting the Montz and Maher Dental Group blog. I’m Dr. David Montz. Along with my fantastic team, I have been providing exceptional dental care since 1997. Today’s article is about the American Dental Association. You have probably seen the ADA insignia on toothpaste and floss—but what else do you know about…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? Floss picks vs regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Dr. Montz recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why: A…
What is Dental Sleep Medicine?
What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder where you have frequent, recurring delays in breathing…
Rather Have A Root Canal?
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Montz and Maher Dental Group, we perform root canal (endodontic) therapy routinely for our patients, and many report minimal discomfort. Root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many root canal patients, the procedure…
