Today’s article from Ritchie Dental Group focuses on the importance of healthy baby (primary) teeth. Some people don’t understand how important they are. Many parents don’t brush them thoroughly. Some allow their child to drink sugary juice from a sippy cup all day. They figure that they will get serious about oral hygiene when their …
New Marble Falls parents may be surprised by the American Dental Association’s recommendations on infant oral care. Parents are advised to begin brushing their baby’s teeth as soon as the first teeth emerge. After all, brand-new teeth are just as vulnerable to dental caries as older teeth. Parents are encouraged to use a cloth and …
This post from Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls and Brady TX examines eruption charts. An eruption chart is simply a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, on average, they come out, or ‘erupt’ from the gums. An eruption chart shows when you can expect children’s teeth to come …
In this post from Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls TX, we look at children’s dental cleanings. Does your child need a professional dental cleaning if you practice dental hygiene at home? Short answer? Yes. Let’s discuss it. Daily brushing along with cleanings and checkups are both essential. They reinforce each other. They work in …
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 …
Today’s Brady dental blog focuses on the issue of caring for baby teeth. Why would you take care of something that’s just going to fall out and be given to the tooth fairy? It’s a good question and your family dentist in Brady has an even better answer. Importance of Baby Teeth Parents in the …
Women who are pregnant understand that carrying a precious baby can not only consume your time, but your attention. At Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls we practice pediatric dentistry, and remind you not to forget your needs and your stamina during these vital months. It’s vital to understand that all of the changes your …
So you want to whiten your teeth? It’s an affordable way to upgrade your smile, look younger, and feel more confident when you interact with others. At Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls, there are a few things we recommend when it comes to teeth whitening: Meet with us for a consultation first. There are …
We all know that a healthy smile requires strong teeth and healthy gums, but what about our jaw bones? They also need to be strong, but tooth loss can endanger them. Dental implants from the Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls provide a solution. Bone is living tissue and needs stimulation to stay healthy. Biting, …
There are many simple things our Marble Falls patients can do to raise their Dental IQ and improve their oral health. One simple lesson involves bacteria – and trust us, everyone’s mouth has it. But bacteria in and of itself isn’t the problem. Dental problems occur when the balance of bacteria becomes unhealthy. This is …
