Soft drinks, soda, pop. No matter what you call it, it seems that these days it’s the dietary villain of choice. Today in the Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry dental blog, we are going to give you yet another important reason to avoid this ubiquitous drink. For dental health, soda deals a double punch […]
Dental Health
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Categories: Dental Health
During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider this sobering news […]
To Chew Or Not To Chew In Arlington
Categories: Dental Health
Hello Arlington gum chewers, today we’re going to talk about that sticky wad in your mouth. You know that it can freshen your breath, but can it really help prevent cavities?
How To Avoid A Cracked Tooth In Bentley Village
Categories: Dental Health
Ouch! No Fort Worth dental patient wants the pain and inconvenience of a cracked tooth, so today in the Arlington Dental Blog we are going to focus on how to avoid this preventable problem.
The 4 Components Of Saliva That Keep Teeth Healthy
Categories: Dental Health
Hello, my name is Dr. Stephen Ratcliff and I want to welcome you to my Arlington dental blog. My dental practice, Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, wants to help our Mansfield TX, Bentley Village, and Cook’s Meadow patients to be knowledgeable about oral health issues.
What Can Fluoride Do For You, Arlington?
Categories: Dental Health
Hello, and welcome to the Arlington Dental Blog. Today we will be answering questions about fluoride: “What is it, exactly, and why is it so beneficial to your dental health?”
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
Categories: Dental Health
No! Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly – not leave them alone. It is impossible to clean effectively between teeth without using floss or an interdental brush. If you have never flossed before, your gums might bleed the first few times you use floss. The […]
6 Easy Ways To Eat Like A Dentist In Arlington
Categories: Dental Health
There is nothing that influences your smile as much as your eating habits in Arlington, Texas. Develop good eating habits and your Grand Prairie dentist will smile down on you too. Patients in Grand Prairie, Arlington, and Mansfield would do well to follow the example of a dentist in what and how they eat. 1. […]
Stay Out Of The Grand Prairie Dental Danger Zone
Categories: Dental Health
I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff, a dentist serving the Mansfield and Grand Prairie area, and I want to share with you some common habits that could be detrimental to the health of your teeth.
Tonsil Stones: Arlington’s Questions Answered
Categories: Dental Health
Hi, my name is Dr. Stephen Ratcliff and I am a cosmetic dentist with a full-service practice in Arlington. Today in the Arlington Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry dental blog I would like to address the subject of tonsil stones. The first thing that Arlington, Mansfield, and Grand Prairie dental patients usually ask about […]
