Dr. David Rivers of River Ranch Dental has the training, recognition, experience, and compassion to provide the best dental implant service in Midlothian, TX. What Are Dental Implants? Dental implants are a common restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedure. They are also one of the most important. Dental implants are permanent tooth replacements that function, […]
Emergency Dentist in Midlothian A dental emergency can happen at any time, and it is essential to be prepared for one. Dr. David Rivers and his team at River Ranch Dental in Midlothian, Texas, are here to help you prepare for a dental emergency. What is a Dental Emergency? A dental emergency occurs when […]
Maybe you bit down on a hard nut in trail mix while camping and shattered a chipped tooth. Or perhaps you realized you had an abscess in the middle of the night. Whatever the case, you’re in pain and since toothaches tend to strike at inconvenient times, you fear you won’t be able get to […]
It’s Tuesday morning. You and your kids have a play date with friends. Everything seems to be going well until you hear the scream. A trip. A fall. A knocked out tooth. You run inside to get a cup of milk to put it in and then wonder where you’ll go… Thursday afternoon. Sales meeting. […]
Does the thought of getting your teeth cleaned put your stomach in knots? You’re not alone. Dental anxiety is a very real and common problem among dentists’ offices in Midlothian and Ellis County. Anxiety comes in different shades of intensity. Some dental phobias can be so severe that simply worrying about an anxiety attack in […]
Recent medical studies are showing that green tea has special oral health benefits for people all over the world. Here are the four main reasons why a switch to green tea could improve your smile. 1. Freshen your breath. Green tea is a fantastic natural breath freshener. This may be due to the fact that […]
With connections to conditions like diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and premature birth, gum disease poses a serious risk. Most people barely know what gum disease is and yet it affects an average of 50% of American adults. That figure jumps to 70% for senior citizens. It’s worth taking a minute to consider whether you’re also a victim. […]
It’s scary and frustrating at the same time when you realize your crown is coming loose. Dental crowns are supposed to be solidly cemented to the tooth they’re on. So if yours starts to come off, that can be a sign something is wrong. Why is your crown loose? Some possible reasons include: It was […]
Getting a filling usually isn’t a lot of fun. But what’s even worse is the fact that no matter how good the filling is, it won’t last forever. While some can last quite a while, all fillings eventually break down when the tooth around them weakens. According to some emerging research from the University of […]
River Ranch Dental has the tips you need to keep your child’s teeth safe through summertime activities. Fight Against Tooth Decay Keep the junky summer snacking to a minimum. After a little indulging at the local fair on cotton candy and snow cones, make sure your kids rinse out really well with water. Ask Dr. […]