When you are missing a tooth, it may affect the way you eat or talk. More importantly, missing teeth can also put added wear and tear on your gumline tissue, which can gradually cause more severe dental issues. Fortunately, a Lovett Dental Pasadena dentist can custom-fit your implants to match your teeth and fill the…
Getting new dentures can be an intimidating experience. There are several different types of dentures, and it’s hard to know which one to choose. Lovett Dental Pasadena is here to help. From partial dentures to economy dentures, we will find the perfect fit for your dental needs, as well as the perfect fit for your…
When you seek treatment options for one or more missing teeth, there is no other type of dental restoration that is better than bone grafting and a dental implant in terms of both function and aesthetics. A dental implant not only appears identical to a real tooth, but it also functions just like one. Although…
To treat gingivitis, you have to get rid of plaque as much as possible. Plaque is a sticky film that surrounds the teeth and contains bacteria. Like all other gum diseases, getting ahead of the problem is the best option. In this case, you are treating the plague before it turns to tartar. Moreover, before…
Tooth loss may mean that you need tooth implants and dentures. But what’s right for you? Do you need implants or dentures? What factors should you consider when you’re making the decision? These are some of the frequently asked questions we get at Lovett Dental Pasadena. If you are having difficulty figuring out which to…
Dentophobia is the fear of dentists. While most people have an aversion to going to the dentist, there is a difference between apprehension and a phobia. A dentophobia person will avoid going to the dentist regardless of the consequences or may exhibit panic-stricken behavior while in the dentist’s chair. Fear of the dentist ultimately comes…
Good oral health is not something to take for granted. Your mouth is considered a gateway to the rest of your body. It’s where germs and bacteria make their entrance. You want to head them off at the source before turning into a gum disease such as gingivitis. Gum disease is, very simply, an infection…