Humans have a lot of fears. Many of them keep us alive, like our fear of spiders (poison) and the dark (monsters). But what about the other common fear, the dentist? Too many adults avoid visiting the dentist based on their fear, waiting until the pain is unbearable to make the call. That’s a bad …
Grappling with yellowed, discolored, stained, or even multi-colored teeth in the Marble Falls area? Teeth whitening might be the answer.
Greg and Mendy Ritchie of Ritchie Dental Group recommend coming in for check-ups and cleanings every six months to catch potential problems early, saving Marble Falls patients time and money.
Too tired to touch a toothbrush. We’ve all been there. Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls and Dr. Greg Ritchie is committed to helping patients throughout the Meadowlakes, Burnet, and Kingsland neighborhoods to maintain balanced hygiene and to correct imperfections that can lead to inhibited confidence and self-assurance. On our blog today we are offering …
The world of dentistry continues to advance at a rapid pace. If you have visited your Marble Falls dentist lately, you have probably noticed some things that make your visit more comfortable, such as the ability to watch TV or listen to music while receiving treatment. Many Horseshoe Bay dentistry patients welcome oral conscious sedation to reduce or eliminate pain.
Most people realize that what they put in their mouths affects their health. Whether a person chooses to eat junk food or nutritious food, to smoke or chew tobacco, or to have a few too many alcoholic drinks will, of course, impact several bodily systems. But it’s not only what you put in your mouth, …
Hi. I am Dr. Greg Ritchie. Welcome to our Marble Falls dental blog! We find that many of our patients in the Burnet, Kingsland, and Meadowlakes areas get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth – a sticky …
Myth #1: Cosmetic Dentistry is Never Necessary for a Healthy Smile Many so-called Horseshoe Bay cosmetic dental procedures are not solely cosmetic. Burnet dental procedures such as tooth replacement prevent many potential problems such as tooth movement, bone loss and difficulty chewing and speaking. Myth #2: A Kingsland Dental Bridge is the Only Way to …
Are you a Horseshoe Bay area parent of young children? Do you want them to develop better oral hygiene habits than you did when you were young? Perhaps you have a beautiful smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Many Marble Falls people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another …
Q: For Horseshoe Bay residents: When is the least expensive tooth replacement method really the most expensive? A: When it ends up costing far more in the long run. Many Marble Falls dentistry patients who lose a tooth do not understand the importance of replacing it with a dental implant. They wrongly believe that one …
