At Ritchie Dental Group in Mable Falls and Brady TX, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very …
When the upper part of the jaw and the lower part of the jaw are not the same size, it often creates bite problems. Overbites and Underbites When the lower jaw is smaller than the upper jaw, it is called an overbite. When the reverse is true, it is called an underbite. Crossbites Another related condition …
Most Marble Falls moms and dads are concerned about cavities. And rightly so. Tooth decay in children is a serious and widespread disease. What about kids’ gum disease? Are children at risk for an oral ailment that is commonplace in the adult population? Short answer: yes. Let’s discuss it. Children and teens are at risk …
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. At Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls, we don’t think that is enough. For the best in dental health, you should see us for a checkup every six months. Some people don’t even see the dentist once a year. As many as forty percent of Americans …
The desire to prevent cavities is one of the main reasons people go to the dentist. In this post from Ritchie Dental Group, we are going to highlight 5 things you need to know about cavities. 1. Cavities are also called caries or tooth decay. When a tooth is permanently damaged in the hard surface, …
Many of our Ritchie Dental Group patients really want to know if they are brushing correctly. Having patients come for treatment and leave with questions answered—from which toothpaste to buy to proper tools and techniques—is our business. At Ritchie Dental Group we are all about educating our patients. Sometimes life is as easy as 1-2-3. …
Sometimes Marble Falls residents research their mechanic or hairdresser more thoroughly than their dental professional. Shouldn’t your dental care be far more critical than the condition of your car or the style of your hair? At Ritchie Dental Group, we love to answer questions about all facets of dentistry. For instance, you may have questions about …
There are basically two ways to handle a chipped tooth in Horseshoe Bay. You can either panic, or you can visit an experienced dental practice such as Ritchie Dental Group and move on with your life. At Ritchie Dental Group, we can fix a chipped tooth in a jiffy by determining the right solution and expertly …
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, today’s Ritchie Dental Group post is for you. Today’s post discusses dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for Marble Falls teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At Ritchie Dental Group, we see cavities and gum disease far too often in …
You would never consider running a red light on a busy Marble Falls street or crossing over a lane of orange construction cones on the freeway, but you might be doing some everyday things that are risky for your oral health in Horseshoe Bay. Today, we want to share with you some common habits that …
