An increasing number of Friendswood adolescents are sporting tongue, cheek, and lip piercings. If your teen asks your permission to get an oral piercing? The team at Montz and Maher Dental Group advises parents to give a firm “No.” Here’s five reasons why teens should avoid oral piercings: Excessive drooling Chipped teeth Infection Hypersensitivity to…
Oral health
No Cavities? Thank Your Parents
At Montz and Maher Dental Group, we stay abreast of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in an intriguing field of research: genetic dentistry. “About 60% of the risk for tooth decay appears to be due to genetic factors.”…
How Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures
If you are one of the many Friendswood denture wearers, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth. Some typical problems with dentures can include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and the inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Therefore, it’s always best to understand…
Fluoride Treatments: Not Just For Kids
You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” “Fluoride toothpaste” is ubiquitous for good reason. Fluoride is an important mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes the toothpaste more effective at fighting cavities. Fluoride helps teeth by making them stronger and…
5 Reasons To Schedule A Dental Cleaning Today
Patients are our top priority at Montz & Maher Dental Group in Friendswood. In order to stay healthy, we recommend that you get your teeth cleaned twice a year. Here are 5 reasons to schedule your cleaning today. 1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only cavities that can damage a tooth. Gum disease can be just…
Royalty At Montz and Maher Dental Group
When Dr. David Montz crowns a patient, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The necessity of a dental crown is usually readily apparent. Based on how much tooth is available to hold in a filling, sometimes a crown is necessary to add more support and to keep the tooth from falling apart or…
Do I Need a Dental Cleaning in Friendswood If I Brush and Floss at Home?
Categories: Dental Health, Oral health
Today’s post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning in Friendswood if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are vital because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. Dr. David Montz encourages patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing…
Are You Suffering from Stomatitis in Friendswood?
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…
Healthy Lifestyles for Great Oral Health in Friendswood
Oral health in Friendswood depends on much more than simply brushing regularly. In today’s Montz and Maher Dental Group post, we present a quick refresher course on important lifestyle practices that affect oral health in Friendswood. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it is helpful to get a reminder once in…
Why You Should Fix Your Child’s Crooked Teeth in Friendswood
Categories: Oral health
Friendswood parents want what’s best for their children, but some can’t always provide everything their children need when the family budget is tight. If your child has crooked teeth in Friendswood and you are on the fence about braces, we encourage you to read this post. A beautiful smile with straight teeth boosts your child’s…
