If you are like most Horseshoe Bay web users, you have probably seen the multitude of ads for ‘free teeth whitening kits’. Some show a ‘real Burnet mom’ who discovered a ‘tooth whitening secret’. Others assure you that their system is the one that ‘Kingsland dentists don’t want you to know about’. Many contain a …
Now is a great time to have crooked teeth! Why? They can easily be straightened. There are few technological wonders of our era that are more appreciated than modern braces. Teeth straightening hardware of past generations in Marble Falls had many drawbacks. It often involved a whole orthodontic tool kit – full metal bands, headgear, …
Dental patients who live in the Burnet, Kingsland, and Meadowlakes area want to keep their mouths as healthy and clean as possible. However, they are also looking for convenience, and that’s why many of them turn to floss picks instead of old-fashioned dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle …
Your face is always on display for others to see. You can’t hide it behind long sleeves, baggy jeans, or a hat. Many lucky Marble Falls residents who have received smile makeovers at Ritchie Dental Group believe their dazzling new smile brightens their whole face. Some Horseshoe Bay professionals have corrected tooth problems prior to …
You can understand how challenging it is to order food from your favorite restaurant if you’re missing a tooth. It takes longer to chew your food, and it’s certainly not enjoyable eating in front of other people, let alone trying to enjoy your food. When you’re missing a tooth your confidence suffers, your nutrition suffers, …
Most of the time, when you or your children need to see an orthodontist, your dentist will refer you to a trusted colleague. The same thing happens at the Ritchie Dental Group—kind of. That trusted colleague happens to be Dr. Greg Ritchie right here in our office. Dr. Ritchie has completed over 500 hours in …
You may not sport a sparkling 3-carat diamond on your finger or zip around town in a shiny Ferrari, but you can flash a celebrity-caliber smile. (And we think it is a much better investment than extravagant jewelry or a pricey car.) Cosmetic dentistry is an investment in you. And it pays off every single day.
In the past, when you heard you needed a tooth restoration with a dental crown, your immediate thought is about the headache and hassle that comes with the procedure. Traditional dental crowns required you to have to schedule multiple appointments while having to wear a temporary crown as you waited for your new crown to …
Regular dental check-ups and cleanings are important for prime dental health. However, some dental patients worry because their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning. Is this a problem? Well, it depends. If your gums bleed for a day or two after your cleaning, it isn’t really a problem. But, if the bleeding and …
What’s your reaction when you look at the calendar and see that you have a dentist’s appointment coming up? Are you excited to have your teeth cleaned and polished, or does a feeling of dread and anxiety develop in the pit of your stomach? If the latter is a better description of your reaction, then …
