Hello, friends of Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry! As the saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat (although I don’t know anyone who would want to). Likewise, there is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of a set of perfectly healthy […]
Restorative Dentistry
Inlays/Onlays: Less Invasive Than Complete Crowns
Categories: Dental Crowns, Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry has come a long way over the years and there are now several effective ways to repair decayed teeth. In this post from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we are going to focus on two similar types of restorations: dental inlays and onlays. Where possible, an inlay or an […]
Prevent Awkward Holiday Dinners With Implants
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
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 […]
Are Dental Implants Experimental?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Dental implants are tooth replacement marvels that have been placed in millions of people. They look and function just like the real thing, and are available at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX. Technically, dental implants are not replacement teeth. The actual implant is a titanium post that is inserted into your […]
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?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
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 […]
4 Ways To Fix A Chipped Tooth
In a perfect world, each of your teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. Unfortunately, most of us will need to restore a tooth at some point. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we can help. A tooth can be compromised by decay, enamel erosion, a chip […]
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Patients who are thinking about a dental implant from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington often ask how long they last. An implant is a significant investment, after all. Do they really last a lifetime, like people say? The answer is yes, but an explanation is in order. A dental implant is not […]
