Hello, I am Dr. Stephen Ratcliff. Whether you are a local Arlington TX family dentistry patient, or a blogosphere visitor, welcome to my dental blog. My dental practice is called Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry and is located at 909 W Mitchell St in Arlington Texas. I have been practicing dentistry since 1990. Since […]
Cosmetic Dentistry
No One Will Know You Are Wearing Braces In Arlington TX

Many Arlington TX adults dream of having a celebrity smile, but for some, the thought of enduring months or years with a mouth full of metal thwarts those dreams. If you live in the Arlington TX area and don’t want to sport old-school metal braces, we are happy to report that there is a better […]
Fort Worth Wants Silver Screen Smiles

With the constant media coverage of celebrities, many Fort Worth area dental patients are interested in having a smile like the stars. With an experienced dentist and the right smile makeover procedures, anyone can have a smile they want to show off. Many smile makeovers include teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways this […]
Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry – A Reason To Smile

Hello friends of Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry! If you haven’t visited our blog in a while, we welcome you. It has been a great month at our state-of-the-art Fort Worth family dentistry practice. We continue to achieve fantastic results with our precision smile makeovers. If you have never seen our photo gallery of […]
Tooth Ache Pain The Size of Fort Worth

Family dentistry patients often come into our dental practice and complain about ‘a toothache the size of Fort Worth’. I understand this kind of pain, and realize that when you describe it like that, it really hurts. I can help. Tooth ache pain for anyone near Fort Worth can be unbearable. At the very least, […]
Cosmetic Dentistry vs. General Dentistry In Arlington

Hello, I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff. Welcome to my Arlington TX cosmetic dentistry blog. Today’s article focuses on the difference between general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. General dentists in Arlington TX are dedicated to preventing and treating oral disease such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, […]
Celebrating The Past And Looking To The Future At Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

It has now been 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Arlington TX area dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past 150 years. There was a time when Arlington TX blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract teeth with forceps to make […]
Whitening vs Bleaching At Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry In Arlington

Fort Worth teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dentistry service that Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry provides in-office or through a take home kit. Results vary, but most patients experience significant lightening that lasts up to a year. Our Fort Worth teeth whitening clients affirm that a whiter smile boosts self confidence and can […]
Fort Worth Cosmetic Dentistry

Fort Worth cosmetic dentistry not only perfects your smile, it improves the health of your teeth. It makes your face more attractive. It can help with TMJ issues, and it definitely boosts your self-esteem! What’s more, Fort Worth cosmetic dentistry is surprisingly quick and virtually pain-free. Why? Because of advanced dental technology and new restorative […]
Not Happy With Your Gums? Ask About Contouring In Arlington

Some Arlington TX dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface of your […]