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…
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…
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…
According to a survey by the dentists’ association in the United States, only 4 out of 10 people floss daily. You need to learn the benefits of flossing daily in order to embrace the activity. Most people view flossing as an alternative to brushing their teeth. Dentists recommend that you brush twice daily while also…
Flossing your teeth only takes a few minutes each day. Doing so can help preserve your oral health. Yet, many people don’t know the benefits of flossing daily and skip it to save time. At Lovett Dental Katy, we want to give you all of the tools and resources you need to ensure your teeth are…
It’s common for dental clients to come in for an appointment with a concern about shifting teeth. At Lovett Dental Katy, we have often seen clients who wonder how to prevent teeth shifting. These individuals may be concerned because they notice some of their teeth are becoming crooked or that one tooth has started to…