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 …
This post from the Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls TX focuses on a problem experienced by many people – bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most common is inadequate oral hygiene. Often, halitosis ensues midday due to the inability to brush teeth between meals. Small food bits on the teeth, …
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 …
