It is no secret that a beautiful, pleasing, healthy smile can be your most admired physical attribute. After all, people notice your smile first thing. How do you know if your smile is detracting from your appearance? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; if you look at your smile in the mirror and […]
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry Gives Fort Worth Residents Perfect Smiles

Hi. I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff, and I’ve been a dentist here in Arlington since 1990. One of my favorite things about being a dentist is seeing how my Arlington area patients find renewed confidence in themselves after a smile makeover.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry For You?

Many of the patients who visit Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry have questions about cosmetic dentistry. There is some reliable information online, but there are many questions that only your local Arlington dentist can answer. New developments in cosmetic dentistry have made it safe, affordable, and worth your consideration.
How Do Veneers Create Stunning Smiles In Grand Prairie?

Veneers have a multitude of applications in Arlington cosmetic dentistry. With veneers, you can transform your smile without significant restorative dental work. Is your tooth enamel worn and thin? Tooth-colored porcelain veneers have the brilliance and translucency of healthy tooth enamel. Many Grand Prairie dental patients have received veneers to cover worn enamel. Some believe […]
Is It All About Flashy Smiles And Trendy Styles In Arlington?

It’s All About Location
If you can’t be in Paris, then bring fashion home to Arlington. Facial fashion, that is. The pouty, the cheesy, the sultry, the glamorous, the gleeful.
A Youthful Smile At Any Age

Declining health, limited mobility, financial strains – clearly, aging is not for whimps. Though some challenges Mansfield seniors face can’t be avoided, others can. Dental troubles, for instance. Many dental problems common among Grand Prairie retirees such as missing teeth, gum recession, tooth damage, and yellowed enamel, can be remedied. With modern cosmetic dentistry at […]
Sparkling Smiles At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Welcome to the Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry dental blog, Arlington! I am Dr. Stephen Ratcliff. Today’s post focuses on teeth whitening. Unfortunately our teeth lose their luster as we grow older, but I see staining on young patients, as well. Grand Prairie area residents of all ages want whiter teeth. To protect from […]
Want A Reason To Smile All The Time?

If you are not happy with your smile, we invite you to consider a complete smile makeover. 1. Look and feel younger. 2. Improve your oral health. 3. Increase your confidence. 4. Smile all the time! Hello, I am Dr. Ratcliff Stephen. Welcome to my dental blog. I serve my patients at Stephen Ratcliff Family […]
Should Grand Prairie Teens Whiten Their Teeth?

Getting a smile just like their favorite singer or movie star might be high on your teen’s priority list. However, you may want to talk with your Arlington, Mansfield, or Grand Prairie dentist before buying an at-home tooth whitening product. As with any cosmetic dentistry procedure, teeth whitening should be overseen by a professional. There […]
“Have Your Dessert, Arlington”

Your Fort Worth dentist knows that it’s too much to ask that you never indulge in sugary treats, but they will tell you that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse food particles from your mouth as well as neutralize the acids that cause plaque.