Welcome to the Fort Worth dental blog! Today we are going to look at the secret life of our teeth. The shape of each tooth gives a clue to what it does. The incisors, or your front teeth, are sharp. They need to be because they are there to cut food and their curvature helps […]
Family Dentistry
Your Family Dentist
Categories: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, is a family dentistry practice in Arlington TX. You will find our family dentist at 909 W Mitchell St, Arlington, TX. We serve the 76013 zip code with family dentistry. Our specialties include teeth whitening and clear braces. We also often perform a restorative dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry. Family […]
Oral Rinses: An Extra Measure Of Tooth Protection For Fort Worth Kids
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Hello, I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff of Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Fort Worth parents usually know the basics on children’s oral health: limit sugar, make sure they brush and floss regularly, take them to the dentist for twice-yearly exams and cleanings, discourage between-meal snacking, see that they get enough calcium and Vitamin D, etc. […]
Does My Arlington TX Dentist Treat Bad Breath?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
When my Arlington TX family dentistry clients ask me if mouthwash cures bad breath, I tell them that treating bad breath with a mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive problems. The best-selling […]
Tooth Brushing Basics For Healthy Smiles In Arlington
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Why should everyone in Arlington TX brush at least twice a day? Let’s take a look at why this is so important for our cosmetic dentistry patients. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and inhibits the build up of […]
Prevention-Oriented Dentistry
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Are you a Fort Worth area parent of young children? Do you want them to develop better oral hygiene habits than you did when you were young? Perhaps you have a beautiful smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Many Fort Worth people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another […]
Fort Worth Dental Patients, Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
The common household toothbrush. Every Fort Worth home has at least one, and hopefully all Fort Worth residents are brushing their teeth after each meal. While cosmetic dentistry and a complete smile makeover seem to be all the rage these days, daily brushing is still the most important thing you can do for your oral […]
Pregnancy And Oral Health In Arlington
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
In today’s Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry blog we will discuss how pregnancy impacts your dental health. I am Dr. Stephen Ratcliff and I want all expectant mothers in the Arlington TX area to realize the importance of good oral hygiene during pregnancy. Because of the changes going on in a pregnant woman’s body there […]
Healthy Baby Teeth For Fort Worth Toddlers
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Though we don’t often think about it, Fort Worth children as young as 9 or 10 months of age can be infected with cavity producing bacteria, which causes cavities and tooth decay. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that almost 20% of children 2-5 have untreated cavities, and the percentage rises in […]
Fort Worth Dental News: Regular Cleanings And Heart Health
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Visiting Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry near Fort Worth for regular dental check-ups and cleanings every six months can seem inconvenient and unnecessary at times, but you may benefit in ways you never imagined. A recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned by their family dentist at least once every […]
