At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we provide full service dentistry in Arlington. Today, we’d like to discuss the effects stress can have on your smile. When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. […]
Dental Health
What Is Oil Pulling?
Categories: Dental Health
Today’s Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry dental post looks at oil pulling; an alternative practice that has been generating a lot of buzz around Arlington. Oil pulling has been a part of Indian Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It is the practice of swishing oil in the mouth for up to twenty minutes […]
6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often
Categories: Dental Health
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often, and some go for years without a checkup. At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we strongly recommend against this. Don’t put your dental health at risk! Most dentists recommend a visit to the […]
Treatment For Sensitive Teeth
Categories: Dental Health
For those people who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX is here for you. The team has been treating this common problem for many years and is very experienced – as our family dentistry patients in […]
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
Categories: Dental Health
No matter how old you are, dental exams are an important practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we have an excellent office and warm and friendly team of professionals to make your exams something you’ll look forward to. Knowledge is Power Dental patients often delay […]
Are You Flossing?
Categories: Dental Health
This post from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX focuses on flossing. Most Arlington men and women know that flossing is an important part of oral health. But did you know why? Flossing offers a chance to remove bits and pieces that a toothbrush will miss. Cleaning between your teeth may help […]
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
This post from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX focuses on professional dental cleaning, and its impact on your dental health. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both are important, because they work in tandem […]
Making Life Sweet?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Stephen Ratcliffe Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we want to remind you what sugar can do to your teeth. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of the teeth. The acid is […]
Gum Disease And Tooth Loss
Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in the Arlington, TX area provides insight into the warning signs for gum disease.
Dental Health in Arlington: Oral Care for ICU Patients Lowers Risk
Today’s post focuses on an article that appeared recently on ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received more intense dental care were 56 percent less likely to develop a respiratory infection during […]
