At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we see more cavities in our patients than we would like to. Cavities are far too common in the United States, and there is a tendency to consider them inevitable. Cavities happen when certain types of bacteria produce acids in the mouth. These acids destroy the […]
Dental Health
The Mark Of The Perfect Dentist
Looking for a new dentist? It’s easy to find one. A quick Google search, a Yelp review or two, and you’ll have a short list of possibilities. The trick, of course, is finding the right dentist –one you’re happy with, and will stick with for years to come. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry […]
Smokeless Is Not Harmless For Arlington Tobacco Chewers
Cigarette sales have decreased in the past decade, and at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we won’t kid you: we’re happy about that. But some people have switched to smokeless products, on the assumption that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. No matter its form, tobacco is deadly. We […]
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you need to do. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we understand that. (Life gets busy for us, too!) But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important […]
5 Ways To Floss Daily
If you want to floss regularly but are too tired at night, this post from Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington is for you. We want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss and keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you’re an early riser, try flossing in the […]
A Smile Like A Precious Gem
Do you have a missing tooth you would like to replace? While there is more than one option available, dental implants from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. What are dental implants? Dental implants have been hailed as one of the great advances in the field of dentistry, […]
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. But it is a preventable disease, and also treatable, at Stephen Ratcliffe Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington. Here are some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Brush your teeth for two to three minutes, at least twice a […]
Tips and Tricks for Getting Your Child to Brush Their Teeth
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Healthy teeth and gums are important at every stage of life. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington we are committed to the dental health of our young patients, and honored whenever parents demonstrate their trust by making us a part of their child’s wellness team. Kids need to learn proper dental care […]
Why Visit The Dentist?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good […]
Which Type of Toothbrush is Best?
Is an electric toothbrush better than a manual toothbrush for cleaning your teeth? At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington we won’t recommend one over the other. But we’re taking a close look at the electric toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes have been commercially available in the United States since the 1960s. But they first […]
