Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in the United States, and almost half of American adults have some form of this condition. While your dentist can treat gum disease, it can sometimes require multi-session treatments with incisions and long recovery times. That’s true with conventional periodontal surgery. At RR Dentistry in Georgetown […]
Considering a smile makeover? Dental veneers are a popular option for concealing chips, cracks, and discoloration. They’re ideal for patients who want a perfectly aligned, radiant smile relatively quickly and easily. At RR Dentistry in Georgetown, Texas, we offer traditional porcelain veneers and minimally invasive, ultra-thin Lumineers®. Both are great options for camouflaging dental imperfections, so how do you know which is […]
While a knocked out tooth presents a serious dental emergency, it’s important to stay calm and avoid panic. Every year, over 5 million Americans experience oral trauma that leads to a problem medically called tooth avulsion. At RR Dentistry, our team offers same-day appointments for dental emergencies, such as a knocked out or avulsed tooth. If you experience an […]
Confidence in your smile translates into confidence across the board. A brilliant smile introduces you to the world, so you want it to stand out. Yet few people arrive on the scene with a perfect set of teeth. Whether flaws are major or minor, it can feel as though they’re all that someone sees. Say […]
When Invisalign® first appeared, it expanded the possibilities for people who need alignment for the healthiest and best-looking smiles. While clear aligners seem remarkably different from conventional braces, each technique accomplishes the same thing: moving your teeth through the bones of your jaw to optimize their position. The team at RR Dentistry is proud to offer Invisalign to our patients — one of the […]
While almost half of adults snore every once in a while, chronic snoring can have serious health consequences. Beyond keeping you and your partner from getting a restful night’s sleep, severe or ongoing snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, which can increase your risk of conditions including high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. At RR Dentistry in Georgetown, […]
Tooth restorations repair teeth that suffer from damage or decay. The most extensive restoration is a crown, a cap made of porcelain, ceramic, or metal that covers the entire visible portion of a tooth to reinforce, protect, and enhance its appearance. You can think of inlays and onlays as partial crowns. They play specialty roles in reinforcing vulnerable […]
Regular dental visits are an important part of your overall oral health because your dentist checks for signs of trouble. Your mouth and throat are susceptible to the cellular mutations that cause cancer, but oral cancer is usually easy to treat successfully when it’s found early. RR Dentistry in Georgetown Texas offers routine oral cancer screening as part of our […]
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be a serious, multifaceted health risk. Because you’re asleep, you may not know that this sleep disturbance is active. You may need to rely on your spouse to tell you of breathing interruptions if they notice any, or certain symptoms could be clues. You may not think of RR Dentistry as a go-to […]
The Hollywood smile is an ideal of the perfect mouth. Teeth are white, straight, and even; women’s teeth have a rounded profile while men tend toward squared. The tradition dates to the golden age of Hollywood cinema, roughly the four decades ending in 1969. It’s no surprise that the Hollywood smile is a cinematic invention. […]