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 …
When you go to the oral care aisle at your local grocery store, the options for toothpaste can feel overwhelming. If you just grab the first box of toothpaste that sticks out to you without even reading the label, we honestly don’t blame you. However, if you’re having issues while brushing, it might be because …
Too many people think orthodontists only change the look of your teeth. Consequently, they think that the only reason to find an orthodontist is if you are interested in cosmetic dentistry. The fact is that when your teeth are straight and your mouth is uncrowded, you’ll do a much better job of brushing your teeth. …
As a parent, you’re most likely familiar with many of these common habits your children have. You probably made use of pacifiers and baby bottles to help them relax and to make sure they got fed properly. However, letting them use these devices or practice these habits for too long can negatively affect their developing …
At Ritchie Dental Group, we stay abreast of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in an intriguing field of research: genetic dentistry. “About 60% of the risk for tooth decay appears to be due to genetic factors.” Mary L. …
Unfortunately, not everyone in Horseshoe Bay smiles all the time. And not everyone in Meadowlakes is smiling at all the time. But even frowns need to be clean if you want to maintain a high level of oral health. If you are looking for a dentist that will serve you with a smile and help …
Meadowlakes dental patients who have undergone a smile redesign are probably aware of the latest cosmetic dental procedures popular in the Horseshoe Bay area. These include metal-free fillings, porcelain veneers, invisible braces, implant-anchored dentures, and inlays/onlays. Today’s Meadowlakes dental post focuses on some nifty dentistry advances that are used behind-the-scenes to benefit Meadowlakes dentists and …
At Ritchie Dental Group, we often see patients who say they have been struggling with insufficient sleep for months or even years. Some of these men and women end up being diagnosed with sleep apnea or related conditions. You Can’t Just “Tough It Out” The reluctance to obtain professional help is unfortunate because it takes …
Soft drinks, soda, pop. No matter what you call it, it seems to currently be the dietary villain of choice. Today, we are going to give you yet another important reason to avoid this ubiquitous drink. For dental health, soda inflicts a double punch of damage with two of its ingredients: sugar and phosphoric acid. …
