A Beautiful Smile in Arlington is Timeless

Every stage of life has its benefits and drawbacks. For example, in our golden years, we may enjoy traveling, more free time, and grandchildren. However, most Arlington retirees do not welcome wrinkles, limited mobility, or dental issues.

Fortunately, your smile can be healthy and beautiful throughout your life. With cosmetic and restorative dentistry, you can have a youthful smile at any age with the help of Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry.

Regain Your Youthful Smile

Even if your teeth are showing visible signs of wear, we can help. Do you have any of the following issues?

• Enamel loss
• Staining
• Chips
• Missing teeth
• Broken dental work
• Gum recession
• Old amalgam fillings

At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we provide a full array of dental services including dental implants, dentures, and porcelain veneers.

Could Your Smile Benefit From Adult Braces?

Would you like to straighten your teeth? Modern braces can repair all types of tooth alignment issues. Overbite? The gap between your two front teeth? Crowded teeth?

Now, individuals of any age can have an outstanding smile that looks as young as they feel. Let’s explore some orthodontic options.

Self-ligating Braces

Traditional braces have brackets and an archwire. The brackets are mounted to the teeth and the archwire is attached to the brackets. With self-ligating braces, the archwire is connected to the brackets with a spring clip. This replaces the plastic color band necessary with conventional metal braces.

Invisalign

Invisalign uses clear aligners instead of metal or ceramic brackets. With Invisalign aligners, you switch aligners every couple of weeks as your teeth gently shift into place.

How can straightening teeth improve your life?

We all know that a pleasing smile improves one’s appearance. Everyone wants to look better. However, the benefits aren’t purely aesthetic.

• Straight teeth can prevent decay
• If teeth are aligned properly, you are less likely to snore
• Decreases the risk of gingivitis (gum disease),
• Straightening teeth can help you eat a healthier diet

Regardless of your age, it is not too late to enhance your smile–even if you have some missing teeth. Braces combined with dental implants can transform a smile.

If you haven’t seen a dentist in a while, you will be interested to learn about the latest cosmetic dentistry treatments. Many procedures can be completed in one visit to our Arlington dental office. We look forward to meeting you!