Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we see patients every day who complain about pain and discomfort. Swelling of the gums occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, […]
Dental Health
How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Tooth Color
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
Most people want to have white teeth and a great smile. But the majority of people have discolored or just plain yellow teeth, especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we can fix that. Did you know that tooth enamel is like skin? […]
5 Ways To Restore A Tooth
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
There is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the fortunate owner of perfectly healthy teeth, you may never need any of these procedures. However, if you are like most, you will need to restore a tooth eventually. Today’s post looks at five cosmetic dentistry options from Stephen Ratcliff Family and […]
4 Mansfield Smile Boosters
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
Cosmetic dentistry is a term that refers to using proven dental techniques to enhance the appearance of your smile. We have improved countless smiles with it at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX. In this post, we’ll highlight four ways that cosmetic dentistry can improve your smile. Teeth whitening is quick and […]
How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Teeth grinding is a common behavior among people of all ages. Known formally as bruxism, it is when someone involuntarily clenches or grinds their teeth. It can have serious consequences, but is treatable at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX. Teeth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect […]
More Ways To Fight Decay
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
We tend to associate cavities with children, but the truth is that you can get a cavity in one of your teeth at any age. You can minimize the risk, and even prevent cavities, with daily brushing and regular checkups at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX. Most people have at least […]
5 Tips For Treating Mouth Sores
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
When people get mouth sores, one of the things they can do while waiting for it to heal is evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. Here are some tips from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX that can help minimize the discomfort of eating and help to increase the speed […]
5 Ways To Prevent A Cracked Tooth
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. In this post from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we offer an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 5 Preventative Measures Avoid chewing on hard things. Patients should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, […]
A Dentist’s Indispensable Tool
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, providing first rate dental care is much easier when we have thorough information about our patients’ dental health. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. Since they show what’s going on below the surface, they’re worth even more than a thousand words. Along with a […]
You Don’t Have to Live With Bad Breath
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
Chronic bad breath can happen even when you do everything right: brushing and flossing after meals, using mouthwash, and having regular checkups at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX. If you are doing everything right but still coping with bad breath, don’t make any changes right away. Brushing longer and more forcefully […]
