For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised parents to begin children’s dentist visits before the third birthday. The AAP now advises parents to take their toddler to their family dentist before his or her first birthday, or within six months after their first tooth appears. Listen to the experts and don’t wait. Preventing a …
If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a damaged tooth. The choice …
Are you up on the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures offered by your Kingsland, Horseshoe Bay, or Meadow Lakes dentist? Take our quiz and find out. Then, you can check your answers at the end of the blog. 1. This popular treatment uses a dental composite that resembles enamel. This composite is applied to the surface …
A common concern for Burnet patients can be stained teeth. At Ritchie Dental Group, we’re concerned about our patient’s dental health in Burnet, which is why we’re always looking for ways to help you understand the importance of good oral hygiene. Today, let’s talk a little bit about a common cause of tooth staining, dark beverages …
Hello! Today’s dental article is for people with stained teeth. Do you think your teeth are too stained for teeth whitening in Burnet to have any effect on you? Think again. At Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls, we are whitening smiles for patients with both intrinsic and extrinsic stains. Difference Between Extrinsic and Intrinsic Stains …
A yummy snack can give your child a boost of energy and help them make it to dinnertime without complaining about hunger. If they forget their lunch at home, they can even grab a few items out of a school vending machine to sustain them until they get home. Unfortunately, however, some snacks pose a …
If you’ve ever walked the oral care aisles of any drugstore, you know that there are many different types of mouthwash. Some tout their germ-killing abilities, others emphasize their fluoride content, and some claim to whiten teeth while freshening the breath. These are all great benefits, but will they help you improve your oral health …
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 …
Have you lost teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back and a jack-o-lantern smile doesn’t look as cute as it did when you were five. If you’re missing teeth or if your teeth are compromised by staining, decay, chipping, or …
Did you know that enamel is the hardest substance in the body? It’s true! This substance, found on the outer surface of your teeth, truly should last a lifetime. But just because it’s super heavy-duty doesn’t mean you don’t have to work to take care of it. Here are some useful tips for keeping enamel …
