Does alcohol affect your teeth? After years of sipping on a glass of red wine here and the latest seasonal beer there, you’ve hardly considered how your nightly wind-downs after work could impact your oral health. While moderate alcohol consumption is a completely normal part of life, excessive consumption can have long-term effects on your entire …
If you’re naturally a more anxious or worried person, you’re fully aware of how it impacts your wellbeing and daily life. Were you also aware of how your mood affects the health of your teeth and gums? Recent research has connected chronic stress with declining oral health. Your body develops various coping mechanisms, like teeth …
If you want to upgrade your smile with cosmetic dentistry, we invite you to visit Ritchie Dental Group for an exam and consultation. We believe that the consultation is the most critical component of any smile makeover. During your consultation we will review the following: Your expectations of how you want your smile to look …
With cosmetic dentistry, the team at Richie Dental Group in Marble Falls and Brady creates brilliant smiles for patients. We use cosmetic dentistry every day to create fabulous new smiles for our patients. We call this a “smile makeover.” What exactly does it entail? A smile makeover means using the techniques of cosmetic dentistry to make …
If you experience a sharp pain in your mouth when you eat of drink something very hot, sweet, cold, or acidic, you probably have sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity is more than just an annoyance. It can make eating and drinking difficult, and it could also be a sign of a more serious underlying problem, such …
Do you dread going to see the dentist? Does the idea of them looming over you with dental tools send a terrified chill down your spine? If this sounds like you, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many people avoid the dentist due to anxiety. But why? And can your dentist do anything to help soothe …
Many of us can’t start the day without a cup of morning joe or tea. While these beverages can provide a whole host of health benefits, one thing they don’t benefit is our teeth. If you’ve been drinking coffee or tea for years, you probably already know that they can leave unsightly yellow stains on …
Close your eyes. Picture the most beautiful smile you have ever seen. Perhaps it is the attractive smile of your significant other. Perhaps it is your favorite actor, actress, or singer. What makes this smile memorable? The brilliant color? The beautiful translucency? The pleasing shape? The alignment of the teeth? All of the above? Would …
At Ritchie Dental Group, we provide comprehensive full service dentistry for patients in Brady and Marble Falls. Quality dental care and cosmetic dental procedures can be extremely visible -think porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and teeth whitening. Today, however, let’s talk about some unseen procedures that can contribute to a healthy, dazzling smile. We will discuss …
For most of us, vacation is a time for relaxation and taking a break from our normal routines. However, one routine you shouldn’t break is your oral hygiene one. Even when you’re on vacation, it’s important to remember to brush and floss every day. Keep reading as your dentist in Brady talks about 5 ways …
