If you live in the Arlington area and have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two; come and see me. Mouth sores can be an indicator of disease, and an early assessment is the best bet. A better understanding of your mouth sores can lead quickly to comfort and a resolution. If necessary, treatment and pain relief can be offered.
Dental Health
Wisdom Teeth Checkup
Wisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24 for people in the Arlington community. While not always troublesome, it is important to learn as early as possible whether your wisdom teeth are coming in sideways, or otherwise impacting your other teeth.
Bone Health & Dental Health in Arlington
There is a tooth connection that links osteoporosis and oral health. If you are a woman, you have probably heard about the high rate of osteoporosis in America. The state of Texas is no exception. Osteoporosis can often progress without any outward symptoms. However, there may be clues in a person’s mouth that indicate compromised bones in the rest of the body.
Common Medical Conditions Affect Dental Health in Arlington
I help many dental patients prevent problems associated with medical conditions that sometimes seem unrelated to dental health. Regular professional dental care is essential for oral health, and an important part of your overall physical health.
Children’s Dental Health in Arlington
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
The AAP now advises parents to take their toddler to a Texas dentist before their first birthday, or about six months after their first tooth appears.
Saving Teeth in Arlington
Because teeth with infected pulp tissue often cause no symptoms, it is important to have regular dental examinations. I can determine which (if any) teeth have infected roots. If the infection in the soft pulp tissue is left untreated, it can progress to a point where the tooth cannot be saved. Is it time for a thorough dental exam? Call our office at (817) 274-7875.
Dentistry for Children in Arlington
Dentist Dr. Stephen Ratcliff can advise you on your next steps for your pediatric dentistry. We also pamper busy Arlington parents who come to Dr. Stephen Ratcliff – Family and Cosmetic Dentistry for general and cosmetic dentistry. If you are between the ages of 20 and 80, we would love to provide you with the most advanced dental care in Arlington.
Dental Specialties Available In Arlington
Categories: Dental Health, Restorative Dentistry
General dentists in the Arlington area are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. However, sometimes, your general dentist will refer you to a local specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team.
Tooth Sensitivity Treatment in Arlington
Categories: Dental Health
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you felt a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel is eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the tooth are located. Ouch!
