What Happens if TMJ Is Left Untreated?

What Happens if TMJ Is Left Untreated?

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TMJ disorder is a common condition affecting the temporomandibular joints on the sides of the face where the lower jaw connects to the head. This hinge joint can become irritated and inflamed, resulting in pain …

Common Signs & Symptoms

Do I Have TMJ? Common Signs & Symptoms

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TMJ is a common disorder of the jaw. It affects the temporomandibular joints, the place on each side of your face where the lower jaw connects to your head. These joints work like hinges to …

Can You Cure Sleep Apnea? | R. Renan Williams, DDS

Can You Cure Sleep Apnea?

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Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder. It is characterized by loud snoring and pauses in breathing while sleeping. People with sleep apnea often fail to get quality sleep at night, resulting in a variety of …

Are Dental Implants Worth It? | North Richland Hills

Are Dental Implants Worth It?

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Dental implants are the latest technology in replacement teeth. They are becoming an increasingly popular choice for patients with one or more teeth that are missing or beyond saving. Why are dental implants so popular? …

How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?

How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?

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Dental crowns are a popular dental procedure used to restore the strength, shape, and appearance of a damaged or decayed tooth. If you’re considering getting a dental crown, you may wonder how long they last. …

What Are The Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea?

What Are The Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea?

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Sleep apnea is a serious disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when a person’s breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep and can severely impact overall health. If you think you may be suffering …

4 Myths About Dental Implants

4 Myths About Dental Implants

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Dental implants are a replacement option for teeth that are missing or that have been or need to be extracted. Dental implants can support any dental prosthetic from one tooth to a full set of …

What is a dental bridge?

What is a Dental Bridge?

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It is not uncommon for someone to be missing a tooth – or a couple of teeth. In fact, according to the American Dental Association, millions of adults are missing one or more of their …

What are Dental Implants Made Of?

What are Dental Implants Made Of?

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Dental implants are the gold standard in tooth replacement. They offer a solution that is both highly functional and natural in appearance – with success and longevity on their side. Despite all of the benefits, …

What is a dental crown?

What is a Dental Crown?

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If your dentist tells you that you need a dental crown, you may think that you’ve come into royalty. And while the crown isn’t really one you’d wear on your head nor will it get …

What are Dental Implants?

What are Dental Implants?

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Dental implants have been around for a while, but find themselves growing in popularity these days. That’s because they are the most natural-appearing tooth alternative on the market and they function just like the real …

It’s Never Too Late For Cosmetic Dentistry!

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So you didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions. That doesn’t mean you can’t start now. That’s because it’s never too late to set goals for your oral health and your smile’s appearance! With cosmetic dentistry …

Schedule a $89 New Patient Exam

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We understand it may be tempting to skip regular dental exams if you lack insurance. But it’s not a good idea. When you skip exams, small issues can go unnoticed and turn into larger problems …

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Put Dental Floss On Your Shopping List!

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No matter what you have planned for Black Friday, remember to devote at least one errand to your smile. That’s because it’s also National Flossing Day, and adding dental floss to your shopping list is …

Dental Implants Are Such A Blessing!

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When you count your blessings at Thanksgiving, make sure that great oral health is one of them! Remember what it used to be like to eat a delicious holiday feast before life with unreliable, uncomfortable …

Stop Suffering The Pain Of Teeth Grinding!

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November is TMJ Awareness Month, so it’s time to do something about your chronic jaw pain, headaches, and painful chewing. After all, you shouldn’t have to deal with the many unpleasant symptoms that come with …

Has Dental Fear Put A Spell On You?

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Do you feel powerless to do anything about the problems you have with your teeth simply because you hate going to the dentist? If so, you’re one of the millions of other people who feel …

Live Your Best Life With Dental Implants!

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Dental Implant Awareness Month is a time to stop and reflect on the life you deserve versus the life you’ve settled for as a result of poor oral health and tooth loss.  Wearing dentures that …

Constant Jaw Pain? Don’t Suffer Any Longer!

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September is Pain Awareness Month for those who suffer from the unpleasant symptoms of TMJ disorders.  Your TMJ is a small but often overlooked and overworked joint that controls the movement of your jaw. That …

Dental Crowns Protect & Improve Smiles

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Tooth enamel is incredibly strong, but that doesn’t mean it’s impervious to weakness, wear, stains, or decay.  Beau knows this as well as anyone, as you’ll hear when you watch his video testimonial.  When he …

Does Your Smile Need An Upgrade?

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It’s pretty normal to upgrade certain things in our lives to keep up with the times, to reward ourselves, or to simply maintain our biggest investments. We do it with our electronics.  We do it …

5 Tips for Dental Care on the Road

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A vacation is a great time to get away from it all. We don’t want you to have to worry about anything while you travel – including dental care on the road. A little advance …

Love Your Smile This Summer!

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What would it take for you to absolutely love your smile? Are you picturing it right now? And are you also telling yourself that vision is, and always will be, out of your reach? Stop …

Restart Your Dental Health This Summer

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We’d like to, once again, encourage you to visit us if your smile needs a fresh start before summer begins. Restoring damaged or missing teeth will help you smile confidently as you socialize around the …

Bring Dad To Us For Dental Implants!

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Anyone who was fortunate enough to grow up with a great dad probably remembers how big and strong they seemed when we’re young. But as we get older, we realize they’re human, just as vulnerable …

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Prepare Your Smile For Summer

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With summer on the horizon, you’re probably looking forward to all sorts of social interactions, special events and occasions, and casual get-togethers. So make sure your smile is ready! Are you comfortable with the color …

Where Do You Go For Dental Emergencies?

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When you have an unexpected problem with your teeth, whether it’s pain, an injury, or an issue with your restoration, you can’t predict that it will happen at a convenient time or even during normal …

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Custom Athletic Mouthguards For The Win!

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National Facial Protection Month couldn’t come at a better time! Spring sports are well underway, and if you have an athlete in the family, we want to make sure they have superior protection against dental …

Rehabilitate Your Smile This Season

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Today is the start of spring and World Oral Health Day, so what better reason to visit your North Richland Hills dentist to breathe new life into your smile? If years of decay, damage, and …

Dental Crowns Can Hide Discolored Teeth

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If you follow our dental blog, you might recall some of our posts about teeth whitening treatment that list prescription medications as one of the common contributing factors of dental stains and discoloration. That’s exactly …

4 Ways We Can Help You Fight Gum Disease

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You hear dentists talk about gum disease all the time. Commercials for oral care products like toothpaste and toothbrushes talk about it, too. But how much do you really know about this bacterial infection and …

Celebrate Your Child’s Dental Health

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Every parent knows that taking a child to a doctor or dentist for the first time can be a really stressful experience. In fact, it’s often more stressful for the parents themselves because they never …

Get Excited About Your New Smile!

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Were the holidays more stressful than enjoyable because of your overwhelming dental problems? Are you glad the holidays are over because you no longer have to spend all that energy trying to hide your imperfect, …

Tips For Protecting Your Teeth This Season

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Here we are! The last couple weeks of every year means you’ll be swept up in the holiday fun, celebrating with family and friends and creating special memories with your loved ones. Your friends at …

End Snoring & Enjoy Silent Nights

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For you, it’s not a silent night. All is not calm. And all is definitely not bright. That’s because your spouse’s snoring is so loud, you can’t get a moment’s rest, which has turned you …

The Safe Way To Get Stunning White Teeth

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to whiten your teeth! Don’t waste valuable time and money on ineffective drugstore products. Instead, visit Dr. Williams for a quick, powerful, and safe professional teeth whitening …

Tips For Healthy Teeth At Thanksgiving

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It’s almost time for you and your family to gather around the Thanksgiving table. Will your smile survive the holiday festivities unscathed? It will if you trust our team at R. R. Williams, DDS to …

A Beautiful Smile Is A Blessing!

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All month long, Thanksgiving plans and preparations have many of us focused on our blessings. Along with good health, you might also be thankful for the love of family and for the close friendships in …

Relieving Dental Anxiety For Relaxing Care

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You have nothing to fear this time of year except maybe haunted houses or scary movies. That’s because you discovered our North Richland Hills, TX dental blog and get to hear about our strategies for …

Find Solutions For Your Chronic Jaw Pain

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Because we live in such a fast-paced world, it’s easy for people who suffer from chronic jaw pain to get caught up in the daily grind, ignoring their discomfort in order to function. But eventually, …

Put Dental Problems Behind You! [PHOTO]

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You can feel unhappy and overwhelmed by your dental problems, or you can put them behind you. Before you assume that’s impossible, take a look at these images from our North Richland Hills smile gallery. …

Is It A Dental Emergency Or Not? [QUIZ]

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Given the current health crisis, we’re all having to take a serious look at our own health and safety now, perhaps more than we ever really have before. While we should always be vigilant about …

Fix Your Smile One Step At A Time [PHOTO]

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When your smile is overwhelmed by problems like gapped, damaged, and unhealthy teeth, it’s easy to feel rather hopeless about turning things around. But with restorative dentistry in North Richland Hills, TX, we can fix …

How To Freshen Your Breath This Fall! [BLOG]

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It’s that time of year again, folks! It’s the season for football games, hayrides, weddings, fall parties and all sorts of other social gatherings. And you can’t draw people close during these special occasions if …

Is It Time For A Smile Makeover? [QUIZ]

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As fall approaches, we want to encourage you to embrace the new season with a brand new smile! Take our quiz to find out if you’re ready for a smile makeover in North Richland Hills, …

Are You Controlled By Dental Anxiety? [QUIZ]

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Feeling slightly nervous at the dentist office is completely natural and, for most people, nothing that can’t be overcome within the first few minutes of an appointment. But dental anxiety can actually be strong enough …

Whiten Your Teeth Before Summer! [PHOTO]

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How do you want your smile to look at this summer’s special events? Certainly not stained, dark, and dingy! That’s why you need to get teeth whitening treatment in North Richland Hills, TX now! Look …

Will Teeth Whitening Work For Me? [QUIZ]

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Have your teeth turned a bit dark or dingy over the years? It happens to all of us, which is why professional teeth whitening is the most requested cosmetic dental treatment in the country. Our …

Are Dental Implants Right For Me? [QUIZ]

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Have you thought about options for replacing your missing teeth? If so, then you need to consider teeth implants. At R. Renan Williams DDS, Dr. Williams and our staff use dental implants to restore patients’ …