Blog

MTM Clear Aligners is a clear aligner system that helps align your smile without braces. The aligners typically take 3-6 months on average. Many insurance providers will help pay some of the treatment. MTM CLEAR ALIGNERS ARE IDEAL FOR: SPACING Minor spacing issues of the anterior (front […]

 Pasadena, Texas Teeth Cleanings    Gingivitis is a chronic inflammation of the gum tissue. Typically associated with poor oral hygiene, gingivitis is the early stage of gum disease (periodontal disease). Our Pasadena, Texas Dental office is committed to ensuring  your proper dental health. This includes not only […]

Teeth Cleaning Pasadena Texas Dental plaque is a sticky, colorless film that continually forms in between and on the surface of the teeth. Dental plaque is a biofilm that is made up of microorganisms such as streptococcus mutans and other bacteria. It can develop on teeth above […]

Pasadena Texas Teeth Cleaning Regular dental cleanings are one of your most important steps you can take to keep your teeth healthy and attractive. While good habits at home are important — including regular brushing and flossing, a complete dental cleaning from our Pasadena, Texas dental office […]

Pasadena Texas Implant Dentistry with Dr. Nugent Replacing damaged or missing teeth is important to maintaining a healthy, attractive smile. Pasadena dental implants dentist Dr. Nugent is pleased to offer complete implant dentistry treatments. This sophisticated dental treatment can greatly improve your health and quality of life […]

Pasadena Texas Dentures: Complete dentures replace all the teeth, while a partial denture fills in the spaces created by missing teeth and prevents other teeth from changing position. Complete dentures are for patients who have lost most or all of their teeth. A partial denture is appropriate […]

Pasadena Texas Teeth Bleaching Your smile is very important. It is one of the first things that people notice when they meet you. A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful. A fabulous smile can help you feel better about yourself and make a memorable impression. Your lifestyle and […]

What is a Toothache? A toothache generally involves pain of the teeth and jaw. The source of the dental pain can include: dental cavity cracked tooth exposed tooth root gum disease disease of the jaw joint spasms of the muscles used for chewing The severity of a […]

Periodontal Disease (gum disease) Periodontal disease is a chronic low grade infection of the gum tissue. This disease process gradually destroys the support (gum tissue and bone) of your natural teeth. Adults over 35 lose more teeth to gum (periodontal) disease than from cavities. Three out of […]

Nitrous Oxide, known to many as laughing gas, is the most commonly used form of sedation in dentistry. It is given by having the patient inhale the gas through the nose. Dr. Nugent carefully monitors the amount and concentration of the nitrous oxide. You will fall into […]