Are manual toothbrushes obsolete? Would you believe people have been asking that question for more than fifty years? At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we assure you that the answer is no. When it comes to maintaining your dental health, an old school manual toothbrush is one of your best friends. “Wait […]
Oral Health
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
When most people think of periodontal disease they think it’s limited strictly to the mouth. Did you know it is also linked to systemic diseases? That’s why our team at Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry believes in educating our patients in the Arlington, Texas area about the merits of maintaining optimal oral health. Oral health […]
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile | Dental Health in Arlington
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin coined this phrase in the 1730s as advice for fire safety. However, like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more characteristics of modern life, particularly dental health in Arlington. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with preventative measures. Some […]
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts – Oral Cancer Screening in Arlington
Dental checkups are not just about finding cavities. At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we urge patients to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you skip semiannual dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any tooth decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening in Arlington is a more convincing […]
