Cigarette sales at most Friendswood stores have decreased in the past decade, but some tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products. There is a common misconception (especially among teens) that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless of the specific type: spit tobacco, snuff, chew, or pinch, this form of tobacco is as…
Oral health
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At Montz and Maher Dental Group, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty things on your to-do list. Twice-yearly…
Modern Dentistry In Friendswood
Hi, my name is David Montz. My team and I at Montz and Maher Dental Group have been providing excellent dental care for our patients in Texas since 1997. One of the critical habits of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpaste available. I…
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…
Filtered Friendswood Water And Oral Health
A simple way for Houston residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health if it…
The Top CPAP Alternative in Friendswood
Hate your CPAP machine? You’re not alone. CPAP doesn’t work for everyone. CPAP is supposed to make me sleep better? CPAP is designed to help patients breathe through the night. CPAP is supposed to help you sleep better, not worse. It’s frustratingly ironic that many patients sleep worse with the CPAP machine than before! These…
More Ways To Fight Kids’ Tooth Decay
Most parents make sure their child brushes their teeth. They do their best to limit candy and sugary drinks. And they make sure their son or daughter consumes adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. Some parents go even further and limit between-meal snacks. Despite parents’ best efforts, Montz and Maher Dental Group treat tooth…
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
While dissatisfactory oral hygiene is the most prevalent cause of halitosis, many circumstances can contribute to or intensify the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and removes odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids on the tongue, gums,…
You Won’t Miss The Metal With Invisible Braces
Hello! Welcome to my Friendswood dentistry blog. Do you have crooked teeth? Do you wish you would have had braces as a kid, but feel it is too late now? Maybe you feel self-conscious about smiling with a mouth full of metal. I have good news for you: at Montz and Maher Dental Group, we…
Should You Let Your Teen Get An Oral Piercing?
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…
