So you’ve lost some teeth and now hesitate to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and reclaim that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, you can! For most patients, a dental implant is the ideal solution. They […]
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Do You Eat Smile-Healthy Food? Dental Health in Arlington TX
What we eat and when we eat it has a big effect on our teeth. The team at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry wants everyone to take good care of their dental health with good food choices. The Sugar Problem Bacteria in the mouth converts sugars to acids. These acids begin to attack enamel […]
Chipped Tooth? Emergency Dental Care in Arlington TX
There are basically two ways to handle a chipped tooth: 1. Panic. 2. See us at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX for emergency dental care right away. A chipped or broken tooth needs immediate attention. Whether it’s the result of an accident, or biting down on hard food, it’s important to […]
Don’t Bite The Dentist! Beautiful Teeth in Arlington TX
Bite down hard – but not on Dr. Ratcliff’s hand! He’s working hard to provide beautiful teeth in Arlington TX. Do you find biting down hard difficult, even painful? There are ways to find the source of the trouble and there are ways to make it right. Painful chewing can be due to one or […]
How Long Will A Porcelain Crown Last? Arlington TX Dentistry
Dental crowns are used in many restorative treatments. Sometimes called caps, they add strength to a tooth with a large filling, or one that’s been injured. Dental crowns can correct bite misalignments. They are usually necessary after a root canal, too. In a dental implant procedure, attaching the crown to the abutment is the final […]
Restorative Dentistry in Fort Worth: Crowning Achievements
Today’s message looks at one of the miracles of modern restorative dentistry in Fort Worth. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the inception of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or replace them with a […]
Missing A Tooth in Arlington TX? Try A Durable Dental Implant
Not so long ago, dental implants in Arlington and elsewhere were an exception to the rule. They were available, but not commonplace. That has all changed. A dental implant – a procedure in which a missing tooth is replaced by an artificial tooth attached the patient’s jaw – provides many critical advantages over a dental […]
You Be The Judge
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
If you are researching cosmetic dental smile makeovers, you have probably heard claims that cosmetic dentistry can provide you with a ‘perfect smile’ or a ‘celebrity smile.’ Are these superlatives simply exaggerations? We invite you to judge for yourself. Call 817-274-7875 to schedule a no pressure smile makeover consultation with Dr. Ratcliff of Stephen Ratcliff […]
Dental Questions? Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Has Answers
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Everyone has teeth, and smart dental patients want to take care of their teeth. However, many dental patients in the Arlington, Mansfield, and Grand Prairie area need a place where they can review basic principles of dental health and get straightforward information about popular cosmetic dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening and veneers. The Stephen […]
Damon Smiles, Invisalign, Ceramic, And Lingual Braces
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
If you are considering having your teeth straightened, this post is for you. Today’s article provides information about some of the newest types of braces. Two proprietary orthodontic systems advertised in the Grand Prairie area are Invisalign and Damon Smiles. Damon Smiles has created a new device used with the traditional method while Invisalign takes […]
