Stephen Ratcliff Blog

Did you remember that brushing and flossing fights bad breath and removes stains? If you have persistent stains that brushing can’t remove, get teeth whitening at Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry for a dazzling stain free smile.

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Many people will experience at least one tooth emergency in their life. You could break a tooth playing a sport, accidentally dislodge dental crowns, experience sudden pain caused by an abscess or break a wire on your braces. In the case of a dental emergency, see your Arlington dentist as soon as possible!

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I realize that most of our new patients will come to us by word-of-mouth referrals and our patient testimonials. It is our goal to deliver such a positive dental experience that you will be compelled to tell your friends about how happy you are with our dental service.

I look forward to meeting you.

-Dr. Stephen Ratcliff, DDS

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The most popular method used to find a local dentist? …Word of mouth. Studies have shown that people in Arlington are more willing to listen to a family member or close friend when it comes to finding a local Arlington dentist. We understand this last point, and make it our job to keep our patients happy, healthy, informed and comfortable during their visit to the dentist. We know if you leave happy, your friends and family in the Arlington area will hear about us, too.

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Invisible braces are just as effective at realigning adult teeth as the traditional ‘metal and wires’ kind, but are almost completely hidden. Many Fort Worth adults and teens who straighten their teeth choose this type of orthodontia.

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I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff, and I am a Dentist serving the Arlington community with dental services including cosmetic dentistry. We call our practice ‘Dr. Stephen Ratcliff – Family and Cosmetic Dentistry’.

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Periodontal disease in Texas is more common than you might think, and can be cured with varying degrees of treatment depending on the severity. What is periodontal disease? According to an article on Wikipedia, periodontal disease is ‘the name of a collection of inflammatory diseases affecting the tissues that surround and support the teeth.’ Periodontal [...]

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Stephen Ratcliff – Family and Cosmetic Dentistry specializes in local dentistry to provide that special dental care to our Arlington, Texas dental patients.

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If you have questions about pediatric dentistry, please give us a call at Dr. Stephen Ratcliff – Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. My name is Dr. Stephen Ratcliff, and my leading edge treatment in a warm and friendly atmosphere staff will be more than happy to talk with you about pediatric dentistry.

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Everyone knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires regular daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your local dental practice is also necessary to keep watch for cavities and to help you maintain proper dental hygiene. We often forget that maintaining a healthy diet can also be beneficial for the health of your teeth.

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