Many of Dr. Stephen Ratcliff’s patients walk in for family dentistry, restorative dentistry, or cosmetic dentistry. Many for routine checkups and cleanings. Most really want to know if they are brushing properly. Having patients come for treatment and leave with questions answered – from which toothpaste to buy to proper tools and techniques – is […]
Dental Health
What’s The Difference Between An Inlay And An Onlay?
Categories: Dental Health
If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a damaged tooth. The choice […]
Soda Spells Double Trouble For Arlington
Categories: Dental Health
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 […]
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. […]
