At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, our goal is preventing dental problems and keeping our patient’s smiles healthy and beautiful. We provide general and family dentistry at our Arlington dental practice. Adult Dental Health As a general and family dental office, we have been treating patients of all ages since 1990. An interesting (and […]
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When Mommy Is Scared Of The Dentist
Categories: General Dentistry
If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider oral conscious sedation. First off, oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At name of practice, we try to make each dental appointment as stress-free as possible.. We offer different levels of sedation and a choice of medication including oral […]
Inlays/Onlays: Less Invasive Than Complete Crowns
Categories: Dental Crowns, Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry has come a long way over the years and there are now several effective ways to repair decayed teeth. In this post from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we are going to focus on two similar types of restorations: dental inlays and onlays. Where possible, an inlay or an […]
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
Categories: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Millions of people get so worked up about dental appointments that they skip them. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX we understand that dental anxiety is a very real thing, and that for some people it’s more like dental phobia. But skipping the dentist is not a good idea. Sedation dentistry […]
C-PAP Is Not The Only Sleep Apnea Treatment
Categories: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Suspect you might have obstructive sleep apnea? We at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX encourage you to schedule an examination with your doctor ASAP. If left untreated, it can become life-threatening. Does your bed partner tell you that you frequently stop breathing during the night? What if you sleep alone? Here are […]
Help For Nervous Dental Patients At Stephen Ratcliff Family
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
Imagine the following: You are stretched out in a dental chair at the start of a checkup. As a dental assistant wraps a paper bib around your neck and clicks on a bright overhead light, you tense up and your heart begins to pound. If this sounds at all like you, sedation dentistry from Stephen […]
Why You Should Fix Your Child’s Crooked Teeth
Crooked teeth have a certain charm in little smiles. But as kids grow up, crooked teeth can create dental health problems. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we usually recommend straightening children’s teeth with braces. There are many reasons for this. Some are related to dental health, while others have more […]
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we are concerned not only with the condition of your mouth, but also with how it affects your complete physical health and general well-being. Today’s post looks at the connection between diabetes and oral health and may be of interest to Arlington residents with diabetes […]
Our Dental Team Takes Care Of You
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Dental assistants are essential to the efficient operation of any dental practice, and Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX is no exception. In this article we’ll describe some of their roles, and in a small way pay tribute to these valued team members. In many ways, dental assistants are our right hands. […]
Let’s Take Care Of Those Tooth Stains
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
The effectiveness of teeth whitening at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX depends in part on the types of stains you have. There are two types of tooth stains: Extrinsic stains are the simplest to remove. These are surface stains that have not penetrated through the enamel. Extrinsic stains are caused by […]
