I am Dr. Greg Ritchie of Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls. Ritchie Dental Group offers multiple cosmetic dental procedures for creating dazzling smiles. Two of the most popular procedures are dental crowns and porcelain veneers. Many patients don’t understand the difference between the two. Generally, a crown strengthens a compromised tooth while a veneer …
Dental crowns have been around for millennia and are still used to restore smiles today. Ancient dentists used ivory, bone, and seashells to make crowns for teeth. Evidence of gold crowns dates from 200 A.D. Porcelain crowns appeared in the 1800s. With the advancement of metal casting processes in the 1900s, crown technology took a …
Today’s post looks at the complex process required to fabricate a dental crown. Dental crowns can be constructed with metal, ceramic (porcelain), plastics, or varying combinations of these. We will describe the process used to create a porcelain crown, though the steps are similar to those used for other materials. Modern porcelain crowns are a …
Dental crowns have been an essential tooth restoration for many years. At Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls and Brady TX we place a lot of crowns, always with the exceptional care each patient deserves. Dental crowns can be used to address many issues, such as: To protect a weak tooth from decay, breaking, or …
Dental crowns are restorations cemented over a tooth. They are held in place with a strong adhesive, but on occasion they can come off, especially after a number of years have gone by. Here are some tips from Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls and Brady TX if this should happen to you. Here’s what …
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 …
It’s a question that many moms and dads in Marble Falls debate: When should I take my child in for their first orthodontic evaluation? The answer may be a little earlier than you think. We recommend bringing children in by the age of seven. Even if you don’t see any signs that your child will …
Let’s consider three dental issues that may require immediate treatment. Toothache Most of us experience a toothache at some point in our lives. Even one day with oral pain can seem like an eternity. A toothache could be a symptom of an abscess. If an abscess progresses, it can destroy the root of the tooth. …
Dental crowns have been around a long time, but they continue to play a key role in Ritchie Dental Group cosmetic dentistry. A dental crown often called a cap, covers the visible part of the tooth. Dental crowns in Horseshoe Bay are used for several common dental problems: An old crown that is damaged or …
Marble Falls general dentists use dental crowns in many restorative treatments. A dental crown in Marble Falls adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, correct bite misalignments, and is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching the crown to the abutment is the final …
