Do you want to eat normally again? What is the value of maintaining your facial shape? Can you put a price on confidence? Our dental implant clients who have replaced their traditional dentures with implant overdentures enthusiastically say that the dental implant cost was more than worth it.
Dental Implants
Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry on Jaw Bone Deterioration
Categories: Dental Implants
Implant restoration is a safe and effective treatment for tooth loss. Dental implants provide a new root which keeps the surrounding bone healthy and strong. A dental implant consists of a titanium post which is placed in the jaw bone. It replaces the original root and eventually integrates into the surrounding bone.
Ask A Dentist About Cosmetic Dentistry
Along with an understanding of cosmetic dentistry, Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry can help you with a host of Arlington dental services. We specialize in porcelain veneers. We can also help you with dental implants, dental crowns, and Invisalign invisible braces in addition to answering your questions about cosmetic dentistry.
Arlington Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants and Dental Bridges
Dental implants are also popular concern for my tooth replacement patients. A dental implant consists of a titanium post surgically inserted into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post integrates with the bone to provide a stable foundation for the replacement tooth.
Bright and Healthy Smiles
I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff, and I am a Dentist serving the Arlington community with dental services including cosmetic dentistry. We call our practice ‘Dr. Stephen Ratcliff – Family and Cosmetic Dentistry’.
Arlington Cosmetic Dentistry at Dr. Stephen Ratcliff
Fortunately, there are several cosmetic dental procedures to restore or repair one or more teeth. At Dr. Stephen Ratcliff – Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we can complete most of them in one short visit.
Common Myths about Arlington Family Cosmetic Dentistry
Myth #1: Cosmetic Dentistry is Never Necessary for a Healthy Smile Many so-called Arlington cosmetic dental procedures are not solely cosmetic. Dental procedures such as tooth replacement are smile-enhancing and, more importantly, prevent many potential problems such as tooth movement, bone loss and difficulty chewing and speaking. Myth #2: An Arlington Dental Bridge is the […]
How Dental Implants are Changing Dentures in Arlington
If you currently wear traditional dentures and are not happy with them, implant anchored dentures may dramatically change your life. Your chewing ability will be similar to that of natural teeth and you will be able to eat hard foods again. How about a thick T-bone at your favorite Arlington steakhouse? In addition to being able to enjoy your meal, you will avoid the embarrassment of having your dentures rattle around in your mouth in public.
Multi-Procedure Dental Visits in Arlington
If you are planning extensive cosmetic dental work, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period.
Correcting Severe Dental Problems in Arlington
Some Arlington dental problems are more extensive and require a combination of procedures. Crown restoration combined with soft tissue grafts can restore a severely decayed tooth with the root exposed. A bone graft and dental implant can restore a missing tooth in an area where the jaw bone has receded. Orthodontia followed by tooth bleaching totally transforms a smile by straightening and whitening.
