Most dental patients know that cosmetic, restorative, and orthodontic dentistry procedures improve your teeth. There are treatments to reshape teeth, straighten teeth, correct damaged teeth, whiten teeth, and replace missing teeth. But what about your gums? Do you understand how much gum shape adds or detracts from the appearance of your smile? The shape and …
The Brady, TX people who are most happy with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you come across in Meadowlakes were not always that way. They are the result of cosmetic dentistry performed by an …
Quality dental care and cosmetic dental procedures can be extremely visible. Think porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and teeth whitening. Today, however, let’s review some purposefully unseen procedures that can contribute to a healthy, dazzling smile. In today’s post from Ritchie Dental Group, we will check three innovative cosmetic dental treatments: white fillings, invisible braces, and …
For thousands of years, dentures have been allowing people to chew foods harder than mashed bananas and flash some teeth when they smile. However, Marble Falls denture wearers know how unstable, irritating, embarrassing, and inconvenient they can be. Now denture wearers have a better option. A tooth implant provides the total package, so to speak. An …
When we are young, we feel invincible. We think we will live forever, and we know more than our parents. As we age, we soon conclude that invincibility fades, forever isn’t as long as we thought, and we begin to appreciate the collective wisdom of those who have gone before us. Since you have probably …
If you have money in your Marble Falls flexible spending account you may want to schedule some cosmetic dentistry before the deadline. Remember, you lose any funds left over after the plan year ends. Why not improve your smile with tax-free dollars? Even a small change can make a big difference in the appearance of …
Doctors have been telling us for years that stress can increase the risk of everything from high blood pressure to depression. But how often do we think about how stress influences our smile? And what about your child’s smile? Children are just as susceptible to stress oral problems. Here are some dental problems linked to …
Marble Falls parents who want their children to develop healthy habits know that they need to set an example. The “Do as I say, not as I do,” approach does not instill confidence in children. At Ritchie Dental Group, we believe in instilling oral health habits early. If we want our child to exercise, we …
How do famous people possess brilliant white smiles that are always ready for the red carpet or a close-up? Do they avoid coffee? Not likely. Every star-watching magazine is full of pictures of famous men and women holding Starbucks cups. Do they avoid tobacco? Some abstain, but unfortunately, many actors and fashion models are smokers. At …
Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become somewhat neglectful about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In today’s message from Ritchie Dental Group, our goal is for you to evaluate where you stand and consider whether you could step it up a notch. Committing to oral health best practices can prevent future problems and …
