At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we provide innovative cosmetic dentistry. That means we correct all types of smile imperfections. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many people don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it corrected. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumbsucking as a toddler can […]
Smile Makeover
Does Your Smile Make a Great First Impression?
In a Match.com survey, over 5,000 single men and women were asked what they found most attractive in a potential dating partner. 60% of men and 71% of women said straight, white teeth and an attractive smile were the highest-ranking feature. and… Research by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), found that a healthy, […]
What Can Dental Veneers Do For Your Smile?
Many men and women are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth. It could be a chip or crack. Perhaps they have yellowed over the years. You Don’t Have to Live With Chips and Cracks You don’t have to live with flaws in your smile. In today’s article, we discuss one of these solutions: dental […]
Looking for a Long-Term Tooth Whitening Solution?
Are your teeth yellowish or gray? Have you tried a tooth whitening system without success? Do you have tetracycline stains? You don’t have to live with a dull smile. Porcelain veneers can beautify your teeth and create a spectacular smile that will delight you for years to come. What are Porcelain Veneers? Veneers are thin […]
Six 10-Second Healthy Tooth Helps
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff with Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry writing to offer my patients 6 ways to add vital dental care to each day […]
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal
In this post from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington we talk about smile makeovers. Some people think the term is synonymous with cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips in your upper […]
Do You Grind Your Teeth While You Sleep?
Here is the Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry guide to treating teeth grinding. Understand Most teeth grinding will occur while sleeping. Consistent teeth grinding might be suspected with a sore jaw and a dull headache in the mornings. Anxiety or stress are not the only reasons grinding may appear. It can also be related […]
Dental Problem? There Is Always A Solution!
There is no doubt that a healthy, pleasing smile positively affects one’s life. It lets us convey confidence and friendliness in business and social settings. A beautiful healthy smile also affects our personal relationships. When we smile, we appear (and feel!) younger and more attractive. But if you are troubled by dental problems, then you […]
You Know It When You See It
This post from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington is about the things that make a beautiful smile. You may not be able to say why all the different elements blend in perfect harmony, but you know it when you see it. What aspects are we talking about? You may be surprised at […]
Makeovers For Busy Smiles
Have you considered a cosmetic dentistry smile makeover, but worry you can’t fit it into your schedule? Let Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington put your mind at ease. A smile makeover means improving the appearance of your smile with one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures. It can ber speedier than you might […]
