Smiling is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to express joy and happiness. It’s a universal language that transcends age, race, and culture. Our smile is often the first thing people notice about us, and it can leave a lasting impression. That’s why it’s so important to take care of your oral health, …
A cosmetic dentist’s toolkit is filled with useful tools for fixing most types of cosmetic tooth problems. In the past few years, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and same-day teeth whitening have attracted a lot of publicity. In today’s post from Ritchie Dental Group, we are going to talk about an effective, yet relatively uncelebrated dental …
Hello, We’re Dr. Greg and Dr. Mendy Ritchie. At our Marble Falls practice we have noticed more and more of our patients with stress-related dental issues. Marble Falls men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health.
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 …
Many Marble Falls women experience morning sickness accompanied with vomiting. The gastric acid increases the acidity in the mouth, which can easily lead to enamel loss and tooth decay. Heightened levels of progesterone and estrogen may relax the ligaments that support the teeth, causing them to loosen.
