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 […]
Cosmetic Dentistry
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 […]
Let’s Take Care Of Those Tooth Stains
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 […]
This Coming New Year, Smile Brighter!
At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we know New Year’s Eve parties are just around the corner and we are eager to celebrate the coming of 2023! Soon, all of us will be gathering to watch fireworks and indulge in all sorts of fun traditions. This brings us to the topic […]
A Wise Investment That Pays Off Every Day
You may not sport a sparkling 3-carat diamond on your finger or zip around town in a shiny Ferrari, but you can flash a celebrity-caliber smile. Cosmetic dentistry from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX is an investment in you, and it pays off every single day. Cosmetic dentistry has been called […]
Can Cosmetic Dentistry Create Perfect Smiles?
At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX we use cosmetic dentistry to create positive changes to the smiles of our patients every day. The resulting smiles are beautiful, and as near to perfect as they can be! While creating beautiful smiles is our goal with any cosmetic dentistry procedure, it isn’t always […]
Quality Dental Care: A Responsible Investment
Restorative and cosmetic dentistry options at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX might seem like a frivolous and ultimately unnecessary expense. After all, aren’t routine dental checks and the occasional drill-and-fill enough to maintain a smile? In the best of cases, this can be true. However, for a large number of patients, […]
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Can you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? If you are like most of us, you got some cavities fairly young, and the ubiquitous silver fillings that were once standard. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX there is a better option. Composite fillings can be […]
4 Ways To Fix A Chipped Tooth
In a perfect world, each of your teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. Unfortunately, most of us will need to restore a tooth at some point. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we can help. A tooth can be compromised by decay, enamel erosion, a chip […]
Your Unique Smile – Only Better!
If you’re not happy with your smile, you can improve it with cosmetic dentistry from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX. Cosmetic dentistry is all about using sound dental techniques to make positive changes to your smile. Even a tiny change can make a big difference. General and family dentistry addresses the […]