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 […]
Restorative Dentistry
Why is the 4-Step Tooth Implant Timeline Necessary?
Dental implants from Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. The process for getting an implant can take several months, but don’t let that discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is important. It’s not a drawback; it is indicative of the permanent nature of an implant. The Dental […]
What are Implant-Stabilized Dentures?
Imagine being able to replace your missing teeth with dentures that are so stable, they seem more like natural teeth than ordinary dentures ever could. With implant-supported dentures from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, you don’t have to imagine: they’re here. Anyone who wears orindary dentures knows how difficult it is to […]
What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
We begin this post from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington with a quote from classic literature: “Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” When Miguel de Cervantes wrote that four hundred years ago, there was no widely accepted way to replace lost teeth. We are fortunate to […]
Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile
If you have lost one or more of your natural teeth, dental implants from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington may be the answer to your prayers. Why is that? Dental implants are replacement teeth that look and function like the real thing. Not only that, they help to preserve your jaw bone, […]
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
Categories: Dental Crowns, Restorative Dentistry
Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at Steven Ratcliffe Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington. While the cement is strong and reliable, they have been known to come off. It may have loosened or come off while brushing or flossing, […]
A Smile Like A Precious Gem
Do you have a missing tooth you would like to replace? While there is more than one option available, dental implants from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. What are dental implants? Dental implants have been hailed as one of the great advances in the field of dentistry, […]
Are Dentures Secured By Implants The Solution For Your Missing Teeth?
Implant-supported dentures from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington are fixed dentures held in place with metal posts in the jaw. They are revolutionizing the way we replace missing teeth. The implants are titanium posts that are surgically placed in the jaw. In three to six months’ time, the post fuses with the […]
We Solve Problems To Restore Smiles
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Do you fear that your smile is beyond repair due to damage or neglect? Rest assured, that may not be true. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we use restorative dentistry to improve smiles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem 1: Insufficient Bone for Dental […]
Implant Dentures: Fixed Or Removable?
For anyone who has lost all of their teeth, implant-supported dentures from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw, and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality. Implant-supported dentures both provide numerous advantages over standard dentures. Secure in the mouth—no […]
