Having a dazzling and healthy smile will make a significant difference in your life. It helps to restore one’s youthful appearance and to the confidence and self-assuredness that come along with looking your best. Dr. Igor Lozada provides all kinds…
Local anesthesia is a type of anesthetic used to prevent pain in a specific area of your mouth during treatment by blocking the nerves that sense or transmit pain, which numbs mouth tissues. Dr. Igor Lozada may apply a topical…
A biopsy is a simple surgery that removes samples of soft tissue or bone from the body. In the case of dentists, this may be gum tissue, a tooth, or a jaw piece. Biopsies are performed when Dr. Lozada wants…
Your smile is truly a valuable asset! When people have a brighter smile, they tend to smile more and are less self-conscious. Having a beautiful smile is easier than you think! At My Dentist Brookline we employ safe, fast, and…
Inside each tooth is a pulp chamber that contains the nerves and blood supply for the tooth. When the pulp becomes infected due to decay or injury to the tooth, the pulp must be removed from the center of the…
Dr. Igor Lozada offers mouth guards, sports guards, and orthodontic retainers. Custom-fitted mouth guards are individually designed and made in a dental office or a professional laboratory based on your dentist’s instructions. First, Dr. Lozada will make an impression of…
When a tooth is removed, the gums and underlying bone usually need anywhere from six weeks to six months to heal before you can get a long-term fix, depending on the replacement method you choose. This is where flipper teeth…
Dentures, also known as false teeth, are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth; they are supported by the surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. Conventional dentures are removable. However, there are many different denture designs, some…
A bridge is a single appliance that is generally attached to two teeth on each side of the space where a tooth is missing. An artificial tooth attached in the middle of the bridge fills in the gap where the…
A post and core is a type of dental restoration that is utilized when there is inadequate tooth structure remaining to support a traditional restoration. A small rod, usually metal, is inserted into the root space of the tooth and…