Dental emergencies don’t just happen on weekdays from 9 to 5. That’s why it’s important to have access to weekend care. As a busy, working parent, it takes time to shuttle the kids to the dentist’s office after school. And making school-day pediatric dentistry appointments means they miss out on important classwork. Saturday hours are…
At Lovett Dental Meyerland Plaza, 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…
If you brush your teeth each day, twice a day, do you really need to worry about tooth decay? How does tooth decay develop if you are doing what you are supposed to do? Tooth decay can occur for many reasons. At the heart of this is the need for routine general dentistry services. If…
Are you spending enough time flossing each day? Or do you only floss the week before your general dentistry appointment? You may not know the benefits of flossing daily if this is your usual practice. But once you do, you’ll see that spending a few extra minutes on your teeth each day can give you…
Any time you experience pain in your teeth, you may feel there is a need for emergency dental services. Dental pain is often some of the worst pain you can experience. Here at Lovett Dental Meyerland Plaza, we want you to be able to seek emergency dental services right when the accident occurs. While not…
It is never a good thing when your teeth shift. Teeth shifting happens for various reasons. Before you learn how to prevent teeth shifting, it is important to start with the causes of teeth shifting. In general, the following factors can cause teeth shifting: Age – As we get older, our teeth naturally shift and move…
The CDC has set forth guidelines for dental procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Lovett Dental Meyerland Plaza is committed to putting patient safety first. Dental practices have been asked to limit patient visits to emergency dental procedures only during this time. However, you may not know what oral health issues are emergencies, as dangerous…
If you suffer from halitosis, you may wonder about the causes of bad breath. At Lovett Dental Meyerland Plaza, located in Houston, TX, we educate our clients to practice good oral hygiene at home. With regular cleanings, checkups, and proper maintenance at home, you can eliminate bad breath. Dietary Causes of Bad Breath What you eat affects…
Do you feel like your smile looks dull or dark? Tooth polishing can be an excellent way to lift away stains and restore shine to the surface of your tooth. At Lovett Dental Meyerland Plaza, we provide tooth polishing. With just a short procedure, you can get a bright smile that leaves a positive impression…
When you are younger, a loose baby tooth is often a time of excitement. However, if you have a permanent tooth, it can be very scary to notice that the tooth is wiggling around in your mouth. A loose adult tooth is serious, but it does not necessarily mean you will lose your tooth. There…