If you want to restore your smile due to extensive tooth loss, you have an important decision. Will you choose conventional dentures? Will you choose tooth implants? There is no contest when you consider the advantages of implants. Let our team at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry compare conventional removable dentures and tooth implants. […]
Dental Implants
Can I Get a Metal-Free Tooth Implant?
Many Arlington dental patients are turning to metal-free dentistry. Instead of amalgam fillings, they decide on composite and porcelain restorations. Non-metal fillings and crowns can be matched perfectly to your natural tooth color. Some people are sensitive to the metals used in traditional fillings. Non-metal materials can prevent potential tooth sensitivity. Controversy Over Whether Dental Amalgam is […]
How Do You Choose a Dental Practice For a Dental Implant?
Today’s article is for men and women who have decided to replace a tooth with an implant. Great choice! Now you need to choose a dental implant dentist to perform the procedure. This is an important decision. A dental implant is permanent. It involves oral surgery. It requires a significant financial investment. Making a bad […]
Are Dentures the Only Answer for Extensive Tooth Loss?
At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we restore smiles for patients with severe tooth loss. What is total mouth reconstruction? Modern restorative dentistry makes total mouth reconstruction a reality! Total mouth reconstruction restores all the teeth with dental implants and/or implant-anchored dentures. What are dental implants? Dental implants are strong, functional, and naturally-looking restorations Dental implants […]
Will a Dental Implant Cause a Problem With Airport Security?
Airport security checks might be necessary, but they can be a major annoyance. Emptying your pockets. Pulling your laptop out of your carry-on. Taking your shoes off. Some people considering whether to get an implant may wonder if it will affect airport security. Let’s answer the questions frequently asked about tooth implants and airport security. […]
Prevent Awkward Holiday Dinners With Implants
At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we know the holidays can be a chance to rejoice and relax for many. But for just as many folks – especially those with missing teeth – it can also be a daunting endeavor. After all, holidays include a ton of socialization and interaction. If […]
Is Your Smile In A World of Hurt?
Do you have extreme tooth damage, bone loss, or few to no remaining teeth? This post from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX is for anyone whose mouth is in a world of hurt. We understand how dental issues impact you every day of your life. Whatever the cause of the condition […]
Advanced Technology: Dental Implants
There are several restorative options for people who have lost one or more of their teeth. One option is to do nothing, but at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we strongly recommend looking into dental implants. If you don’t do anything about a missing tooth, then there are consequences that might […]
Quality Dental Care: A Responsible Investment
Restorative and cosmetic dentistry options at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX might seem like a frivolous and ultimately unnecessary expense. After all, aren’t routine dental checks and the occasional drill-and-fill enough to maintain a smile? In the best of cases, this can be true. However, for a large number of patients, […]
Eating Got You Down?
When you’re missing one or more of your natural teeth, chewing can be difficult and even painful. Dental implants from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. Dental implants are metallic posts inserted into the jawbone. The posts are usually titanium, which is an ideal material because it […]