Patient Articles

Straight answers from your dentist

Clear, practical answers to the questions patients ask Dr. Montalvo most — in English and Spanish.

Grills & Diamond Dentistry

Are Grills Bad for Your Teeth? A Dentist Explains

The real risks of wearing grills, how to wear them safely, and removable vs. permanent options — from Dr. Abraham Montalvo, DDS.

 Dental Emergencies

Swollen Face From a Tooth Infection: When Is It an Emergency?

Facial swelling near a painful tooth usually means an abscess. Learn the warning signs that need the ER, what to do at home, and how a dentist treats it.

 Emergencias dentales · Español

Cara hinchada por una infección dental: ¿cuándo es una emergencia?

La hinchazón de la cara junto a un diente adolorido suele ser un absceso. Conozca las señales de alarma, qué hacer en casa y cómo lo trata el dentista.