Lovett Dental Katy welcomes your child and would love to help make their first visit with us a pleasant experience. Many of our parents wonder, “When should a child go to the dentist for their first visit?” Once the first tooth breaks through, we recommend that you come in to make sure everything looks good.…
If your gums have started to recede, the gum tissue around your teeth has started to pull back. This shows more of the tooth, sometimes exposing the root. Gum recession often leads to gaps between the tooth and gum, and bacteria often collects in this gap. Without treatment from a reputable dentist such as those…
“You have to be careful.” We say this to our children countless times during the day. However, sometimes they run into a calamity. It’s a part of growing up. But That “calamity” can be a wall, a hard fall, or any other obstacle that brings about a pediatric dental emergency. Now you as a parent…
We all understand that our teeth are important and need to be taken care of. But even the most cautious of us can experience an accident or surprising issue with our teeth. With a nationwide pandemic taking place, it can be even more challenging to have your dental emergency taken care of. But taking care…
With the busy lives we lead, self-care is often regulated to the weekend. Often, we let that self-care include attention to our smile. But finding time to get regular check-ups and teeth cleanings is important in maintaining oral health. Both cosmetic and general dentistry is offered on Saturdays and evenings at Lovett Dental Katy. It…
Teeth whitening options are worth considering if you want to brighten your smile. Foods and medications that you consume may have caused extrinsic and intrinsic staining of your teeth. Intrinsic stains are under the outer layer of your tooth and have stained the dentin. Extrinsic stains are on the surface. Medications that contain tetracycline can…
Over the years, there’s a good chance that you have experienced at least a few common dental problems. However, there are many more that you may not have yet developed. Or your children may be getting to the point where they need to take better care of their oral health and are experiencing some setbacks.…
While rare, when someone suffers from a chipped tooth there can be an immediate worry. Is it something that needs to be treated right away? What’s the cost? What can be done? A chipped tooth instills almost nothing but anxiety. But don’t panic. Treating a chipped tooth has become a much more streamlined and straightforward…
At Lovett Dental we know you understand the importance of good oral health. This begins by regularly brushing and flossing at home and extends to regular check-ups and cleanings at your dentist’s office. However, some individuals and families may be worried they aren’t able to cover the cost of dental care. Fortunately, there are numerous…
You brush and floss each day. You think you do a good job of eating foods that do not stain your teeth. Yet, you’ve noticed that your teeth are yellowing, or that there is a strange discoloration on the surface of your teeth. How does tooth decay develop in this situation? It is important to…