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…
General Dentistry
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…
Aesthetic Dentist in Friendswood: 3 Point Checklist
Looking for an aesthetic dentist in Friendswood because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or cavities? Today’s post offers 3 steps to take before you arrive at our office for a consultation. Examining Your State of Dental Health The state of your mouth is essential to your fitness both emotionally and…
Oral Health in Friendswood: Beating Horrible Halitosis
Welcome to the dental blog of Montz and Maher Dental Group – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. We’d like to take a few minutes to share with you some facts about bad breath, also known as Halitosis, and oral health in Friendswood. Brushing just the teeth may not remove bits of food between the teeth…
Questions To Ask Your Dentist In Manvel TX
Sometimes Manvel residents research their mechanic or hairdresser more thoroughly than they do for their own dental professional. Shouldn’t your dental care be far more critical than the condition of your car or the style of your hair? At David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, we love to…
