Today’s post is for new parents or couples planning for children sometime in the future. An Epidemic of Tooth Decay in Young Children The statistics on early childhood tooth decay are sobering. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 42% of U.S. children between 2 and 11 years old have in their […]
Cosmetic Dentistry
Keeping Teen Smiles Healthy
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If you are the parent of a teenager, you may already have some concerns about your child’s well-being. As young men and women progress toward complete independence, some make questionable choices when it comes to health. We encourage Arlington parents to be vigilant about twice-yearly dental exams and cleanings for their teens. Adolescent Oral Health […]
Emergency Dental Care Serves Your Family
It’s good to know that Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is here for you. Whether it’s a dental emergency after hours. A toothache on the weekend. No appointment required. If you can, give us a call on your way over. (With a hands-free phone, of course.) Crisis or No Crisis But you don’t have […]
Sleep Apnea Treatment In Arlington
What is sleep apnea? It’s a potentially health-threatening condition in which your breathing periodically stops while you sleep. Suspect you might have sleep apnea? Read through these common symptoms. They may help you determine if you need to go see your medical doctor. Signs of Sleep Apnea Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Insomnia Sleep Deprivation Excessive Snoring […]
Do I Floss My New Tooth Implant?
Do I need to change my flossing technique for a tooth implant? Before you got an implant, hopefully, you were brushing at least twice a day and flossing daily. If you wore dentures, you should have been cleaning them with a denture paste and brushing the soft tissues in your mouth. A permanent dental implant […]
Tell Your Dentist Which Prescription Meds You Are Taking
It’s standard practice for healthcare providers to find out which medications their patients are taking. Our patients sometimes wonder why we ask them about prescription medications before their dental procedure. Here’s why: Some drugs—prescription or over-the-counter—can impact oral health or dental treatment. Bleeding Issues Heparin/warfarin and other anticoagulants can result in abnormal […]
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing is a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry are constantly reminding our patients to ‘brush and floss!’ Flossing is vital, You’ll never hear one of […]
Do You Grind Your Teeth While You Sleep?
Here is the Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry guide to treating teeth grinding. Understand Most teeth grinding will occur while sleeping. Consistent teeth grinding might be suspected with a sore jaw and a dull headache in the mornings. Anxiety or stress are not the only reasons grinding may appear. It can also be related […]
It Doesn’t Take Long To Beautify Your Smile
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Are you a busy Arlington resident who can’t find the time to improve your smile? Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry can help restore missing, cracked, or discolored teeth—sometimes in just one visit. And we offer extended weeknight and weekend hours to accommodate your schedule. Our Legacy of Excellence At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry […]
Why Is An Implant Better For Oral Health?
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What Is A Dental Implant? A complete dental implant restoration consists of three components: Post Abutment Crown A tooth implant is a permanent anchor (post) that is inserted into the jawbone at the site of an extracted tooth. In the months after implantation, it integrates with the jawbone. This is called osseointegration. The post becomes […]
