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, […]
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Celebrating The Past And Looking To The Future At Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative 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
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
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
Categories: 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
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
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 […]
Top Reasons To Visit Your Arlington TX Dentist
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
Top Ten Reasons To Visit Your Local Arlington TX Dentist: Check Up- it’s time, and this is the best way to avoid dental problems. Clean Up- our dental hygienist is ready to give you a super clean smile. Brush Up- if it has been a while since your last dental visit, it’s probably time to […]
Remake Your Fort Worth Smile With Bonding And Shaping
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Hello Fort Worth friends of Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry! When you think about getting into shape, your teeth are probably not the first body parts that come to mind. But your Fort Worth area cosmetic dentist may be able to improve your smile with bonding and enamel shaping, and you won’t even have […]
Gummy Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Many Arlington TX cosmetic dentistry patients with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect healthy tooth structure. A […]
Re-Contour Your Teeth At Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
If your crooked, discolored teeth keep you from smiling and you feel like there is nothing you can do about it please give me a call! My name is Dr. Stephen Ratcliff and my staff and I at Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry have been giving the people of Fort Worth something to smile […]
Saliva And Arlington TX’s Dental Health
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hi. I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff. Welcome to my Arlington TX family dentistry blog. Today we’ll be looking at the complexity and importance of your saliva. Though most people may think it’s gross, saliva is essential to dental health as well as digestion. Saliva is mostly water, but a small portion of it is made up […]
