Marble Falls parents who want their children to develop healthy habits know that they need to set an example. The “Do as I say, not as I do,” approach does not instill confidence in children. At Ritchie Dental Group, we believe in instilling oral health habits early. If we want our child to exercise, we …
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 …
At Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls, our smile redesign patients believe that life-changing cosmetic dentistry is a valuable investment. Indeed, for most people, the value of a healthy, attractive smile cannot be measured in dollars. We agree, however, that cosmetic dentistry is not cheap. Do you have to spend thousands of dollars to enhance …
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 …
Remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the Horseshoe Bay people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) If you are like many Marble Falls and Burnet adults, you started developing …
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 …
If you want a movie star smile, Greg Ritchie at Ritchie Dental Group can explain cosmetic dental options for achieving the sensational smile you desire. To book a private consultation for a smile makeover, reach out today. Dr. Greg Ritchie has helped many people in the 78654 zip code area achieve the smile they have …
