If you have dental insurance, you may have used some of your benefits already this year. Unfortunately, it’s more than likely that you haven’t fully maximized your benefits. According to the American Dental Association, the average individual with dental insurance only uses $323 of dental benefits in a given year. This is despite the fact …
Hello, Marble Falls smiles! Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasing teeth? Let Ritchie Dental Group fill the gap for you and help you get your brilliant smile back! A dental bridge in Burnet could be the perfect solution to fix any of your missing teeth and help you chew …
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you convey it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, chooses the course of treatment, and performs the procedure-while the patient is an unimportant participant. Dental Care Starts With The Atmosphere At Ritchie Dental Group, we don’t do things that way. You …
Did you know that an estimated 30-40 million Americans avoid going to the dentist because of dental phobia? That not only makes it difficult for people to have a healthy smile, but also a beautiful smile that they can feel good about. And especially around this time of year, many people want to look their …
Hello Marble Falls dental friends. Today’s topic is about the dangers of smokeless tobacco. Cigarette sales at most Marble Falls stores have decreased in the past decade, but some Marble Falls tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products instead. There is a common misconception in the Horseshoe Bay area, especially among teens, that chewing tobacco isn’t as …
Congratulations on your new denture in Marble Falls! Your custom-made prosthesis is sure to provide you with years of confident smiles and pleasurable eating. However, you may discover that your denture feels strange at first; it may even make your mouth sore or affect your pronunciation. Don’t worry. When you put these simple tips to …
Are you up on the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures offered by your Kingsland, Horseshoe Bay, or Meadow Lakes dentist? Take our quiz and find out. Then, you can check your answers at the end of the blog. 1. This popular treatment uses a dental composite that resembles enamel. This composite is applied to the surface …
Hello! Today’s dental article is for people with stained teeth. Do you think your teeth are too stained for teeth whitening in Burnet to have any effect on you? Think again. At Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls, we are whitening smiles for patients with both intrinsic and extrinsic stains. Difference Between Extrinsic and Intrinsic Stains …
A yummy snack can give your child a boost of energy and help them make it to dinnertime without complaining about hunger. If they forget their lunch at home, they can even grab a few items out of a school vending machine to sustain them until they get home. Unfortunately, however, some snacks pose a …
If you’ve ever walked the oral care aisles of any drugstore, you know that there are many different types of mouthwash. Some tout their germ-killing abilities, others emphasize their fluoride content, and some claim to whiten teeth while freshening the breath. These are all great benefits, but will they help you improve your oral health …
