It’s comforting to know that the hospital emergency department is open on evenings and weekends. If you have a medical emergency, there’s a team at the E.R. ready to help. It’s also reassuring to know that Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is here for you. If you have an urgent dental dilemma in the […]
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Should You Get Your Child a Water Flosser?
Today, we’re discussing the water flosser, also known as interdental cleaner, interdental irrigator, or water jet. A water irrigation tool oscillates a stream of water through a small, targeted tube to shoot out fragments of food and plaque from around and between teeth. To use it, you place the tube into your mouth, turn it […]
New Parents – Educate Yourselves About Children’s Dental Health
Today’s post is for new parents or couples planning for children sometime in the future. An Epidemic of Tooth Decay in Young Children The statistics on early childhood tooth decay are sobering. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 42% of U.S. children between 2 and 11 years old have in their […]
Keeping Teen Smiles Healthy
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
If you are the parent of a teenager, you may already have some concerns about your child’s well-being. As young men and women progress toward complete independence, some make questionable choices when it comes to health. We encourage Arlington parents to be vigilant about twice-yearly dental exams and cleanings for their teens. Adolescent Oral Health […]
How To Help Your Toddler Cope With Teething
Early childhood is a time of surprisingly rapid growth. Babies wear newborn-size onesies for about a week. And moms and dads who stock up on small diapers often end up exchanging them for larger sizes. Though it’s largely hidden from view, there are significant changes going on inside of your toddler’s mouth as well. Between […]
Emergency Dental Care Serves Your Family
It’s good to know that Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is here for you. Whether it’s a dental emergency after hours. A toothache on the weekend. No appointment required. If you can, give us a call on your way over. (With a hands-free phone, of course.) Crisis or No Crisis But you don’t have […]
Sleep Apnea Treatment In Arlington
What is sleep apnea? It’s a potentially health-threatening condition in which your breathing periodically stops while you sleep. Suspect you might have sleep apnea? Read through these common symptoms. They may help you determine if you need to go see your medical doctor. Signs of Sleep Apnea Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Insomnia Sleep Deprivation Excessive Snoring […]
Do I Floss My New Tooth Implant?
Do I need to change my flossing technique for a tooth implant? Before you got an implant, hopefully, you were brushing at least twice a day and flossing daily. If you wore dentures, you should have been cleaning them with a denture paste and brushing the soft tissues in your mouth. A permanent dental implant […]
Smile More, Live Better
If you feel that you have an unattractive smile, you probably don’t smile very often. Perhaps you make a calculated effort to avoid showing your teeth in social and professional settings. Do you think frequent smiling has a meaningful effect on your life? You bet it does. In addition to simply making us happier, smiling […]
Tell Your Dentist Which Prescription Meds You Are Taking
It’s standard practice for healthcare providers to find out which medications their patients are taking. Our patients sometimes wonder why we ask them about prescription medications before their dental procedure. Here’s why: Some drugs—prescription or over-the-counter—can impact oral health or dental treatment. Bleeding Issues Heparin/warfarin and other anticoagulants can result in abnormal […]
