The investment in your smile is worth it. Sometimes, a lost tooth or several lost teeth can impact your overall health and self-confidence. Dental implantation may offer a better, long-term solution. Dental implants are long-lasting artificial teeth, ones that can function just about the same as your natural tooth. The result is a smile you…
The thought of having to have oral surgery can worry many people. The good news is most oral surgeries are less invasive and risky than larger procedures. Most often, they are outpatient procedures that allow you to go home and heal over a few days before getting back to your life. Yet, when choosing a…
It is possible to develop an oral health condition that will require surgery. But before you get the surgery, dentists will have to assess you first. One of the things that the assessment establishes is the amount of bone that you have. Surgeries require that you pass a certain threshold for bone density before you…
During your last dentist’s appointment, your dentist tells you that your wisdom teeth are coming in and recommends that you visit an oral surgeon. The oral surgeon expects to perform wisdom teeth extraction to deal with the pain. If it is your first time doing this, you may feel a bit tense. But there is…
Dental implants can help replace missing teeth. While you might be interested in getting the implants, you want to know about the processes involved. Getting dental implants is a time-consuming process. It can last from a few weeks to months, depending on the complexity of your case. It is prudent to understand what to expect…
Dental implant surgery is one way to restore your smile and improve your oral health. Dental implants replace lost teeth with natural-looking prosthetics. The crown or denture plate attaches to a metal rod implanted in your jaw. Most people with healthy gums and jaws qualify for dental implants. At Lovett Dental Sharpstown, our experienced dental…