The mouth is a bad place for injuries, sores, or inflammation. It seems that even the smallest irritation in the mouth can cause serious discomfort for dental patients. These non-specific irritations in the mouth have a name. They are called stomatitis in Friendswood. If you suspect that you have stomatitis, give your local dentist a…
General Dentistry
Improving Oral Health in Manvel with Oral Rinses
Hello, and welcome to the dental blog of Montz and Maher Dental Group. Manvel parents usually know the basics on children’s oral health in Manvel. They know to limit sugar, make sure their children brush and floss regularly, take them to the dentist for twice-yearly exams and cleanings, discourage between-meal snacking, see that they get…
Overcoming Fear and Dental Anxiety in Friendswood
Dental anxiety in Friendswood impacts many people, including some of our own patients. Today’s post answers some questions asked about this vital topic. What are the Long-term Consequences of Dental Anxiety in Friendswood? The most harmful consequence is when a patient delays dental care until a pain becomes excruciating. At this point, the issue is…
What Is Necessary For A Dental Crown in Friendswood?
Dental crowns have been around for millennia and are still used to restore smiles today. Ancient dentists used ivory, bone, and seashells to make crowns for teeth. Evidence of gold crowns dates from 200 A.D. Porcelain crowns appeared in the 1800’s. With the advancement of metal casting processes in the 1900s, crown technology took another…
Oral Health in Friendswood: Two Hints For When You Brush
Too tired to touch a toothbrush. We’ve all been there. At Montz and Maher Dental Group, we are committed to helping patients throughout the Manvel, Pearland, and Alvin neighborhoods to maintain balanced hygiene and to correct imperfections that can lead to inhibited confidence and self-assurance. On our blog today we are offering two ideas for overcoming…
Healthy Teeth in Friendswood: Do You Eat A Smile-Healthy Diet?
Do you have healthy teeth in Friendswood? Having a healthy smile can sometimes be a matter of watching what you eat and brushing your teeth regularly. Today’s post explains how specific foods and eating habits affect our smile. The Sugar Problem Sugars get converted by bacteria in the mouth into acids. It is the acids…
3 Problems Which May Require A Root Canal in Friendswood
Hello, let’s talk about the root canal procedure or endodontic therapy in dentist-speak. Root canals are often feared, but they can allow patients to keep a tooth that would otherwise have to be extracted. It is important that dental patients know what is happening during this procedure, as it can sometimes cause anxiety among patients.…
Give Me Some Air: Advanced Dentistry in League City
How long have dentists been drilling teeth? Would you believe 9,000 years? In an ancient graveyard in Pakistan, archaeologists uncovered skulls containing teeth that had undergone drilling. The stone-age dentists removed decay using drills constructed of sharpened flint. Though advanced dentistry in League City would not be possible without drilling, the high-pitched drone of a…
Oral Health in League City: Energy Drink Warning For Friendswood
Today’s topic is energy drinks and the damage they can cause to your teeth. We are seeing more and more teens and adults with tooth enamel erosion caused by repeated consumption of sports drinks. Most of these men and women take good care of their teeth, brush and floss, and come into David C. Montz DDS,…
Dental Hygiene in Pearland: Fight The Evil Cavity-Causing Sorceress
Your child’s smartphone or tablet could be another essential tool to help them establish effective dental hygiene in Pearland. A mobile app called Toothsavers was introduced in 2014 by a coalition of organizations dedicated to public health. In the intriguing Toothsavers game, designed for children ages 3 – 6, kids try to save characters from…
