Dental crowns are used in many restorative treatments. Sometimes called caps, they add strength to a tooth with a large filling, or one that’s been injured. Dental crowns can correct bite misalignments. They are usually necessary after a root canal, too. In a dental implant procedure, attaching the crown to the abutment is the final […]
Restorative Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry in Fort Worth: Crowning Achievements
Today’s message looks at one of the miracles of modern restorative dentistry in Fort Worth. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the inception of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or replace them with a […]
Tooth Knocked Out? Call Stephen Ratcliff ASAP!
Categories: Restorative Dentistry
It may sound like a catastrophe to many Fort Worth area dental patients, but having a tooth knocked out doesn’t always mean you’ll need cosmetic dentistry to fix your smile. If you can keep a cool head and remember a few simple instructions, chances are your tooth can be salvaged. The most important things for […]
Celebrating The Past And Looking To The Future At Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
It has now been 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Arlington TX area dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past 150 years. There was a time when Arlington TX blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract teeth with forceps to make […]
A Fresh Start After Losing A Tooth In Arlington
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Are you one of the many Arlington TX men and women who has had a tooth extracted? If the tooth had been bothering you, it may have been a relief. Unless, of course, the tooth was in the front of your mouth and now the gaping hole shows every time you smile. Ignoring it is […]
Dental Implants In Fort Worth
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
The best permanent tooth replacement treatment available to Fort Worth area people who are missing teeth are dental implants. A dental implant is a metal (ideally titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the missing root. The crown and supporting structure are securely and permanently attached to the rod. Titanium is amazingly strong and […]
Not Happy With Your Gums? Ask About Contouring In Arlington
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Some Arlington TX dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface of your […]
Attention Arlington: Replace Your Dental Bridge Before You Lose Teeth
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Hello Arlington TX visitors, welcome to Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Let’s talk about a tooth replacement option common in Arlington: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for thousands of Arlington TX dental patients, they are not problem free. Many people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small areas […]
Total Tooth Restoration
Categories: Restorative Dentistry
Your face is always on display for others to see. You can’t hide it behind long sleeves or baggy jeans, and a hat won’t hide it away on a sleep-in Saturday. Many lucky Arlington TX residents who have received smile makeovers at Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry believe their dazzling new smile brightens their […]
Texas restorative dentistry
Categories: Restorative Dentistry
I’m Stephen Ratcliff, and my practice is called Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. We perform restorative dentistry near Fort Worth Texas. Restorative dentistry includes dental procedures such as dental crowns and dental implants. If you are looking for a local Texas dental practice that specialized in restorative dentistry, I encourage you to visit Stephen […]
