
Ritchie Dental Group Blog
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
March 17, 2023

Is A Loose Tooth A Dental Emergency?
March 10, 2023

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Marble Falls Dental Miracles
February 24, 2023

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Dental Sealants – Another Tool For Cavity Prevention In Burnet
February 17, 2023

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Does Your Child Have Frequent Sore Throats?
February 10, 2023

A tonsillectomy was once a common procedure to treat infection and inflammation of the tonsils (tonsillitis). Today, a tonsillectomy is usually performed for sleep-disordered breathing but may still be a treatment when tonsillitis occurs frequently or doesn’t respond to other treatments. Mayo ClinicIn this article from us at Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls and Brady TX we will talk about tonsil infections. Your tonsils sit at the base of the tongue, one on each side. They are small masses of lymphoid tissue.. As such, they are part of your immune system. Tonsils are made of infection-fighting tissue known as lymphocytes, but, in many cases, tonsils aren’t really that successful at their job of germ killing and ridding the body of toxins. Adenoids are made up of similar tissue but are located behind the nasal cavity. Tonsils have many areas where dead cells, mucus, and bacteria can become trapped. If this debris accumulates and becomes concentrated, white formations can occur. In rare cases, it hardens and becomes a tonsil stone or tonsillolith. Tonsil infection is characterized by:
Bad breath Sore throat Difficulty swallowing Ear pain Swelling of tonsilsSome children have persistent tonsil infections that eventually require surgical removal of the tonsils. If your child complains of throat pain, it’s vital to discuss treatment with your dentist or doctor. If your son or daughter has frequent sore throats, ask your physician to check their tonsils. Young children may have difficulty describing where the pain is coming from. Regular visits with a pediatrician are for your child. Regular dental check-ups are just as critical. Your pediatric dentist can determine if the mouth pain is the result of a sore throat or dental issue. Come check us out. We at Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls and Brady TX serve patients from Burnet, Kingsland, and Meadowlakes and also perform cosmetic dentistry and restorations.
Contact Ritchie Dental Group:
830-693-8833
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Ritchie Dental Group – Marble Falls 1000 Marble Heights Dr Marble Falls, TX 78654
Ritchie Dental Group – Brady 2001 Nine Rd Brady, TX 76825
We Take Jaw Pain Seriously
February 3, 2023

- clicking or popping sounds in the jaw
- Swelling on the sides of the face
- Headaches
- Ear pain
- Stiff or sore jaw muscles
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830-693-8833
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Ritchie Dental Group – Marble Falls 1000 Marble Heights Dr Marble Falls, TX 78654
Ritchie Dental Group – Brady 2001 Nine Rd Brady, TX 76825
6 Easy Ways To Eat Like A Dentist In Marble Falls
January 27, 2023

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Ritchie Dental Group – Brady 2001 Nine Rd Brady, TX 76825
Quality Dental Care: A Responsible Investment
January 20, 2023

- Teeth whitening, as the name suggests, consists of applying a bleaching gel to your teeth that surpasses any over-the-counter or store-bought product. Though used most often to remove stains, it has the additional health benefit of giving you a clean slate and keeping bacteria at bay – at least for a while. You can maintain this boost in enamel health with proper brushing and flossing.
- Dental implants, while aesthetically significant in their tooth replacement capacity, can also be a boon to your overall oral health. Filling in gaps in your teeth can prevent other healthy teeth from sliding into place and misaligning your smile.
- Treatments like dental crowns and bridges add structure and stability to your jaw. Enamel that is worn away never grows back, so these top-of-the-line restorations can help rebuild your smile and prevent future damage.
- Porcelain veneers aren’t just about brightening and beautifying the fronts of your teeth – they also fortify your teeth so they can better fight bacteria from sugars and acids in your food. They can eve help straighten slightly crooked teeth, so they serve an orthodontic role as well!
Contact Ritchie Dental Group:
830-693-8833
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Ritchie Dental Group – Marble Falls 1000 Marble Heights Dr Marble Falls, TX 78654
Ritchie Dental Group – Brady 2001 Nine Rd Brady, TX 76825
You Don’t Have To Live With Bad Breath
January 13, 2023

Chronic bad breath can happen even when you do everything right: brushing and flossing after meals, using mouthwash, and having regular checkups at Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls and Brady TX.
If you are doing everything right but still coping with bad breath, don’t make any changes right away. Brushing longer and more forcefully isn’t likely to make much of a difference. In fact, brushing too vigorously is dangerous to gums and contributes to gum recession.
Ordinary bad breath is usually caused by the things we eat and drink. Food debris builds up on the teeth and forms plaque, which is bacterial. The best defense against it is to brush and floss after every meal.
Whatever the cause, you don’t have to live with bad breath. The best thing to do is to let us know. At Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls and Brady TX, we help patients from Burnet, Kingsland, and Meadowlakes with effective brushing and flossing. Our services include general and restorative dentistry. Contact us today!
Contact Ritchie Dental Group:
830-693-8833
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
Ritchie Dental Group – Marble Falls
1000 Marble Heights Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
Ritchie Dental Group – Brady
2001 Nine Rd
Brady, TX 76825
Dental Implants And The Ideal Bite
January 6, 2023

Missing teeth detract from any smile, and can affect the ability to speak and eat. But there are other complications too. All of them can be addressed with dental implants from Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls and Brady TX.
One of the more serious issues is the impact missing teeth can have on your bite. “Bite” refers to the way your upper and lower teeth fit together when you close your jaw.
An ideal bite is when the upper front teeth fit just slightly over the lower ones, and the grooves in the upper and lower molars loosely interlock. When there are missing teeth, the remaining, neighboring teeth tend to shift in their position, impacting your bite.
Dental Implants and Your Bite
Dental implants are titanium posts embedded in the jaw, where they fuse with the bone. Once that happens they are solid supports for artificial teeth.
These artificial teeth are carefully designed to mimic natural teeth, including the way they fit with the upper or lower tooth they come in contact with.
Other tooth replacement options, like bridges and dentures, can move around in the mouth. This affects your bite, and can also make it hard to speak and eat.
At Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls and Brady TX we offer implant-supported dentures, as well as single tooth implants. We’ve placed them in people from Burnet, Kingsland, and Meadowlakes who also come to our office for complete restorative dentistry. Contact us today!