At the end of a long week of hard work or when celebrating an exciting event, many like to relax and enjoy themselves with a well-deserved adult beverage. You know that drinking on the regular isn’t good for your overall health, but you may not be thinking about how it can affect your smile. Continue …
There always seems to be a fad diet that is in. Sometimes they can have people to lose a few pounds or cut out some sugary and unhealthy foods that are consumed on the daily. However, it’s important to do your research on which diets do more harm then good when it comes to your …
Having that first sip of coffee early in the morning is often what people need to get going. Not only does it increase your energy levels, but it also helps you burn fat and can improve your physical performance. According to the United States National Coffee Association, over half of American adults drink coffee every …
While you’re practicing social distancing and sheltering in place, it’s important to consider what you’re doing to keep your teeth healthy. With most dental practices closed to regular checkups, your home dental care routine is now more important than ever. Making sure that you’re not spreading germs in the process of taking care of your …
Have you ever been undergoing a dental procedure and wondered why the assistant keeps sticking a suction device in your mouth? Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Dental Association (ADA) highly recommend using advanced dental suction techniques as a way to keep your dentist in Brady as well as …
Dental fillings are supposed to solve problems, but they sometimes end up causing new ones. For a variety of reasons, they can become loose and fall out. When this happens, it’s a good idea to call your emergency dentist in Marble Falls so they can take action and protect the remaining tooth structure. What most …
If you decide to brighten your smile with a professional teeth whitening treatment, you want the results to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, the same things that stained your teeth prior to the treatment can stain them after the treatment. Over time, common staining will take place. To help slow down that process, Ritchie …
Remember when Horseshoe Bay adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment were mortified by their metal mouth? Thankfully, for most young men and women, those days are over. Wear Your Braces Proudly Many Marble Falls adolescents wear their braces proudly and make no effort to hide them. They know they don’t need to wait until their teeth are …
If you are afraid of your dentist, you are not alone. At Ritchie Dental Group, we encounter many nervous dental patients. How do we calm their fears, provide a comfortable dental environment, and earn lifelong patients? 1) We carefully explain the findings of the initial dental examination and thoroughly outline any recommended care. The consultation …
Some growing mouths develop bite problems. 7 Ways Bite Abnormalities Can Harm Your Child Jaw alignment issues can cause a range of issues for little ones. They can hurt! They can make it difficult to eat a nutritious diet because they curb proper chewing and swallowing They can delay or prevent normal speech development They increase …
