Quality dental care and cosmetic dental procedures can be extremely visible. Think porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and teeth whitening. Today, however, let’s review some purposefully unseen procedures that can contribute to a healthy, dazzling smile. In today’s post from Ritchie Dental Group, we will check three innovative cosmetic dental treatments: white fillings, invisible braces, and …
For thousands of years, dentures have been allowing people to chew foods harder than mashed bananas and flash some teeth when they smile. However, Marble Falls denture wearers know how unstable, irritating, embarrassing, and inconvenient they can be. Now denture wearers have a better option. A tooth implant provides the total package, so to speak. An …
When we are young, we feel invincible. We think we will live forever, and we know more than our parents. As we age, we soon conclude that invincibility fades, forever isn’t as long as we thought, and we begin to appreciate the collective wisdom of those who have gone before us. Since you have probably …
If you have money in your Marble Falls flexible spending account you may want to schedule some cosmetic dentistry before the deadline. Remember, you lose any funds left over after the plan year ends. Why not improve your smile with tax-free dollars? Even a small change can make a big difference in the appearance of …
Doctors have been telling us for years that stress can increase the risk of everything from high blood pressure to depression. But how often do we think about how stress influences our smile? And what about your child’s smile? Children are just as susceptible to stress oral problems. Here are some dental problems linked to …
How do famous people possess brilliant white smiles that are always ready for the red carpet or a close-up? Do they avoid coffee? Not likely. Every star-watching magazine is full of pictures of famous men and women holding Starbucks cups. Do they avoid tobacco? Some abstain, but unfortunately, many actors and fashion models are smokers. At …
Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become somewhat neglectful about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In today’s message from Ritchie Dental Group, our goal is for you to evaluate where you stand and consider whether you could step it up a notch. Committing to oral health best practices can prevent future problems and …
Attention dental patients: brushing twice daily may help decrease your risk of heart disease. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study studied oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported on the …
Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls serves patients of all ages and provides general dentistry for children. Our friendly and comprehensive staff takes special care of our youngest patients to make sure they are comfortable and safe. A little extra patience with our child patients is vital. We understand that going to the dentist can …
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. Today’s post in the Ritchie Dental Group dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. Don’t chew on hard substances. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Watch …
