If you want to floss regularly but are too tired at night, this post from Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington is for you. We want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss and keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you’re an early riser, try flossing in the […]
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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, […]
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. But it is a preventable disease, and also treatable, at Stephen Ratcliffe Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington. Here are some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Brush your teeth for two to three minutes, at least twice a […]
Tips and Tricks for Getting Your Child to Brush Their Teeth
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Healthy teeth and gums are important at every stage of life. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington we are committed to the dental health of our young patients, and honored whenever parents demonstrate their trust by making us a part of their child’s wellness team. Kids need to learn proper dental care […]
Why Visit The Dentist?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good […]
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 […]
Which Type of Toothbrush is Best?
Is an electric toothbrush better than a manual toothbrush for cleaning your teeth? At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington we won’t recommend one over the other. But we’re taking a close look at the electric toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes have been commercially available in the United States since the 1960s. But they first […]
Improve Your Smile for Yourself (And Those That Look at You)
Not happy with your smile? Have you been thinking about replacing one or more missing teeth? If so, then dental implants from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington are for you! A dental implant is a state-of-the-art replacement tooth consisting of three parts: the implant itself, a connecting piece called an abutment, and a […]
Chipped or Discolored Tooth? Dental Bonding May Be The Best Fix
In this post from Stphen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington we are going to talk about an effective, yet relatively uncelebrated dental treatment. Dental bonding has been used for decades with great success. The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is strong and natural looking. It is applied to the teeth […]
Sinus Pain Or Abscessed Tooth?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, many patients come in with a toothache. In some cases, the toothache is a secondary symptom of a sinus condition. Let’s discuss the relationship. Your maxillary sinuses are very close upstairs neighbors of your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue separates the […]
