After leaving the movie theater and enjoying a large tub of popcorn, you find yourself in the car struggling to get that annoying kernel out from between your teeth. You try to forget about it, thinking maybe it’ll work itself out, but each time your tongue moves, it scrapes against the hard kernel, reminding you …
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls TX, we want to remind you what sugar can do to your teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin …
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. …
You’re out with your friends enjoying a nice meal when suddenly, you feel something strange in your mouth. It’s not food, but what could it be? Then you realize it’s your filling that’s fallen out. When this happens, it’s important not to panic. While that may be easier said than done, the best course of …
Have you ever wished for a minimally-invasive facelift for a tooth without getting an entire crown? Veneers are your solution! Porcelain Veneers are an effective and versatile cosmetic dentistry procedure that we at Ritchie Dental Group offer to our clients in the Marble Falls, Texas area. Veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth …
If you’re looking to revamp your smile, you have a lot of cosmetic dental treatments to choose from. It can be confusing, and you may not know which one will best meet your needs. For example, if you want to improve the look of your teeth, should you choose teeth whitening or porcelain veneers in …
If you have imperfections in your teeth that you want resolved, you have many cosmetic procedures available to help you get the results you’re looking for, including cosmetic bonding and porcelain veneers. These two solutions can address essentially the same issues, so how do you know which one is the best option for you? Well, …
What is the best professional teeth whitening system available? At the Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls and Brady TX, we get spectacular results with Zoom! teeth whitening. All whitening systems, whether its professional strength or something you buy at the store, use a bleaching agent containing peroxide. One of the biggrest differences between over-the-counter …
Do you have a damaged tooth that causes you embarrassment?< Even if all of your other teeth are nicely shaped and pearly white, guess what other people notice? Yep, the ugly duckling. You have probably experienced that yourself when you have looked at a smile that contains one discolored tooth. No matter how hard you …
