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 […]
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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 […]
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
This message from Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistery in Arlington focuses on a very serious issue: oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why we offer oral cancer screenings at each checkup. Early detection can make all the difference! At home, you can pay attention for any […]
What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?
Categories: Dental Health, Denture Implants
Once one of our patients at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington decides to go ahead with a dental implant, one of the first things they want to know is: how long is the recovery time? Our answer? Recovery is difficult to predict, because every case is different. There are various factors that […]
Smile Necessities And Possibilities
Categories: Beautiful Smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
A smile transformation doesn’t just make your smile more attractive. It also builds self-confidence: you will be more comfortable in your professional and personal interactions. Cosmetic dentistry from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington creates brilliant smile transformations. Even the smallest improvement can make a big difference and boost your self-confidence. We have […]
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 […]
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 […]
