Richardson Dentistry Holiday Coat & Toy DriveNov. 18 – Dec. 15 Greetings! Richardson Dentistry needs your help this holiday season. We are partnering with Dallas County Life to collect gifts for children in need. Please stop by for a cup of coffee and put a new, unwrapped gift in our toy box. Dallas County Life has asked…
A common sleep disorder, sleep apnea, involves the involuntary cessation of breath during sleep. Caused by soft oral tissues collapsing into the airways during sleep, this condition robs a patient of experiencing deep, rejuvenating rest. When patients stop breathing during cycles of apnea, the body wakes slightly to reinitiate the normal breathing process. The cessation of…
When it comes to addressing tooth loss in adulthood, dentures are one of the most commonly used options for patients because of their widespread availability and affordability. While there are many methods to replace teeth such as dental implants and fixed prosthetics, dentures are normally a viable option for patients with signs of gum disease or bone loss. After a series…
You love chewing crunchy things – peanuts or popcorn kernels, for example – but your teeth don’t necessarily love it and a tooth ends up cracking in the process. Your dentist tells you that you need a root canal – two words that automatically spark a negative image in your mind. Despite its reputation for…
You may be the one in your house who snores, or maybe it’s your partner who does. In either situation, someone, or both people in your bedroom are likely not getting a good night’s sleep, and the “culprit” may also feel embarrassed about his or her snoring habit. You may not necessarily have sleep apnea simply because…
When you look at current photographs of yourself, you may wonder why your teeth appear more yellow today than they did 10 years ago. Your teeth naturally become stained and discolored over time, which might cause you to feel self-conscious, whether you are in the classroom or the boardroom. However, it truly is possible to…
You admire your baby, especially her adorable new little teeth. However, just as bacteria have always tried to wage war on your own teeth over the years, they will try to do the same on your baby’s teeth—no matter how adorable they are. This is why leaving a bottle with your baby overnight can be…
Dentures, sometimes referred to as false teeth, can be made with different applications in mind. There are fixed dentures and removable dentures, and each will be cared for based on the type of denture you have. A fixed denture is permanently placed, and based on the number of teeth to be supplanted, there are multiple…
A female’s body undergoes many changes throughout pregnancy. Visiting the dentist during the first trimester of pregnancy should be avoided if possible, but if a dental emergency arises, the patient needs to make sure all dental providers are aware of her condition. When trying to conceive, keeping appointments with the dentist to have teeth cleaned…
Researchers have found out something very interesting about our teeth! It turns out, the smarter we’ve gotten as a species, the smaller our teeth have gotten! Our ancestors from millions of years ago had bigger teeth, but smaller brains than we do today. To read more, check out this interesting article!
