It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff with Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry writing to offer my patients 6 ways to add vital dental care to each day […]
Dental Health
Don’t Like Dental Visits? Go Anyway.

It’s no secret that many Arlington residents dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain, or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. See Your Dentist Regularly to Avoid Painful Oral Problems However, examine the fact that by seeing your dentist regularly, you can abstain from dental procedures like […]
Protect Young Smiles From Childhood Tooth Decay

We get it. Parents have a lot to worry about when it comes to their child’s health and safety. Committing to daily oral hygiene will prevent the pain, inconvenience, and expense of dealing with decay in children. Even though most moms and dads know the basics of children’s dental care, Arlington pediatric dentists continue to […]
3 Vital Reasons to Floss Regularly

Are you an avid flosser? Many of us periodically skip this needed habit. Studies show that around 68% of people report flossing at least once a week while 20% say they actually never floss. Skipping the dedicated flossing routine can have devastating consequences on your overall dental health and lead to costly dental work in […]
Adult Dental Health for Arlington Smiles

At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, our goal is preventing dental problems and keeping our patient’s smiles healthy and beautiful. We provide general and family dentistry at our Arlington dental practice. Adult Dental Health As a general and family dental office, we have been treating patients of all ages since 1990. An interesting (and […]
Our Dental Team Takes Care Of You

Dental assistants are essential to the efficient operation of any dental practice, and Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX is no exception. In this article we’ll describe some of their roles, and in a small way pay tribute to these valued team members. In many ways, dental assistants are our right hands. […]
3 Reliable Steps To Find The Best Dentist

Regular cleanings and checkups are part of your first line of defense against dental health issues, so naturally you want to have the best dentist possible. What should you look for? If you’re new in town, or have been looking around for a new dentist, Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX suggests […]
When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile

Life gets busy for all of us, and at times, there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Maybe you’ve been putting off fixing a leaky faucet for as long as you can remember. Lots of things get put on the back burner, but at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we […]
No Cavities? Thank Your Parents

At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we stay on top of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a compelling field of research: genetic dentistry. According to Mary L. Marazita, director of the Center for […]
How Long Can You Use a Toothbrush?

Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why […]