While it doesn’t sound like a technical term, a gummy smile describes a condition where more than 2 millimeters of gum tissue shows in an average smile. Between 10% and 30% of the population fall under this description. It’s not a dental health problem, though it may make flossing less effective. It’s only a problem when you […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that nearly half of American adults over age 30 have some form of gum disease. In its mildest form, called gingivitis, you may experience bad breath and gums that easily bleed. Later stages of the condition can cause receding gums and even tooth loss. While it’s possible to recover from gingivitis […]
Snoring isn’t just an amusing sound grandpa makes when he nods off on the sofa after dinner. It’s sometimes a symptom of a potentially serious sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This condition sometimes takes the combined efforts of several medical disciplines to diagnose and treat, and your OSA support team may include your dentist. […]
Dental crowns have long been used to reinforce teeth that may be damaged, chipped, or stained, restoring a full tooth profile that closely matches the look of your natural teeth through the properties of ceramic materials. A long-standing drawback of crowns has been the need for custom manufacture at an external lab. The tooth that’s receiving the crown […]
While dental implants, bridges, and dentures can all replace missing teeth, dentists go to great lengths to preserve rather than extract a tooth so you require a replacement. Root canals can save teeth by removing infected tissue and filling the empty canal with an inert, biocompatible material to keep a permanent tooth in place. Sometimes, though, complications arise […]
As many as 70 million American adults suffer from sleep disorders, of which sleep apnea is one of the most common. Choosing a dental practice for the treatment of a sleep disorder may not seem obvious at first. However, because obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) involves your mouth and jaw, it’s not surprising that the providers at RR Dentistry in Georgetown, Texas, […]
Are you having one or more teeth extracted because of decay or disease? You need to decide how you’ll have the tooth or teeth replaced. More and more people today are choosing dental implants instead of partial dentures or bridges to replace missing teeth. Our board-certified dentists with RR Dentistry in Georgetown, Texas, explain that […]