If you wish to keep your smile shining for the rest of your life, it is crucial to avoid bad foods and harmful materials that seek to harm your teeth and gums. Some substances can cause dental erosion, while others can chip and crack your smile, which can lead to an increased risk for infections and tooth decay, as well... read more »

Many people see a little pink in the sink (blood) when they are cleaning their smile and they tend to ignore it. This is a big mistake. If your gums are bleeding, something is wrong. To help you take good care of your gums, Dr. Shelly Montes and our dental team will be happy to explain some of the reasons... read more »

If your gums bleed easily, or are tender or red, you may have gum disease. In the case of advanced gum disease, Dr. Shelly Montes may utilize laser dentistry at Montes Periodontics & Implant Dentistry. The use of lasers in gum treatments allows more comfort for the patient and more efficient, detailed work for our dentist. Periodontal laser therapy is... read more »

Many contact sports and rigorous athletics require the use of a quality mouth guard to help prevent or reduce the damage caused by oral trauma. Unfortunately, there are some athletes who find the mouth guards sold in stores to be bulky, uncomfortable or impede breathing. This might tempt you to forgo using it, and place yourself at risk of severe... read more »

Spotting gum disease is important to catch the disorder before it can truly do any serious harm. Because gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a progressive disorder, you can show symptoms of it for a very long time until it progresses into its advanced stages. In its early development, gum disease is known as gingivitis. Gum disease is... read more »

Here at Montes Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through... read more »