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 […]
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Choosing A Toothbrush For Your Child
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Choosing a toothbrush for your child may not sound like a very critical issue, but it’s more important than you might think. With that in mind, Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington has some suggestions. The most important consideration is probably that your youngster likes the toothbrush. That makes it far more likely […]
Debunking Dental Myths
In this post from Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington we focus on three common myths about dental health. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth. We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more […]
Let’s Talk About It
Categories: Beautiful Smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
If you have ever wondered how cosmetic dentistry could improve your smile, give us a call at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington and let’s talk about it. Maybe you have a tooth that’s been chipped since middle school, or a gap between your front teeth that’s been there since forever. Or maybe […]
How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit
Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is one of the best things you can do to maintain good dental health. You’ve probably heard us say that more than once, at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington. Not many patients like to admit it, but studies show that some people have a […]
Teeth Whitening: Do It Right
It’s not a news flash to say that we’d all like to have a beautiful smile, and the whitest teeth possible. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, teeth whitening is one of the procedures we are asked about the most often. The reality, of course, is that the color of teeth can […]
The Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Here is a statistic that should make everyone sit up and take notice: nearly half of all Americans over the age of thirty have some form of gum disease. That works out to about sixty-five million people! Gum disease treatment is available at Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington. Gum disease is usually […]
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, […]
Your Smile Says Keep Trying!
This message from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington is for anyone finding it difficult to improve their dental health. We urge you to keep working at it and assure you that we’re here to help! Keep Trying To Floss Many people are good about brushing their teeth, but sometimes skip flossing. This […]
Are Dental Veneers Reversible?
When people think about improving their smiles with cosmetic dentistry, porcelain veneers are a popular option. At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, veneers correct flaws and leave you with a magnificent smile. What Are Porcelain Veneers? Porcelain veneers are thin shells of medical-grade ceramic or composite resin. We custom fit veneers one […]
