No matter how old you are, dental exams are an important practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we have an excellent office and warm and friendly team of professionals to make your exams something you’ll look forward to. Knowledge is Power Dental patients often delay […]
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Are You Flossing?

This post from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX focuses on flossing. Most Arlington men and women know that flossing is an important part of oral health. But did you know why? Flossing offers a chance to remove bits and pieces that a toothbrush will miss. Cleaning between your teeth may help […]
Dental Implants And Smile Makeovers

Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington specializes in smile makeovers. What makes a gorgeous smile? White teeth Uniformly-shaped teeth Straight teeth What problems prevent stunning smiles? Yellow or gray teeth lessen the appeal of a smile—even one that is perfectly healthy and aligned. Crooked teeth aren’t appealing either. Beauty, it has been said, […]
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?

This post from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX focuses on professional dental cleaning, and its impact on your dental health. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both are important, because they work in tandem […]
Making Life Sweet?

Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Stephen Ratcliffe Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we want to remind you what sugar can do to your teeth. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of the teeth. The acid is […]
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 […]
It Doesn’t Take A Lot Of Time To Beautify Your Smile, Arlington

Are you a busy adult who woud like to improve your smile, but can’t find the time? The truth is, it may not take as long as you think. At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we can help restore missing, cracked, or discolored teeth – sometimes in just one visit. Ask us […]
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases

When most people think of periodontal disease they think it’s limited strictly to the mouth. Did you know it is also linked to systemic diseases? That’s why our team at Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry believes in educating our patients in the Arlington, Texas area about the merits of maintaining optimal oral health. Oral health […]
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 […]
Root Canal vs Dental Implant In Arlington

When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, you must make a choice with your dentist about whether to attempt to save the tooth with a root canal or to extract the tooth altogether. At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, TX, we’re familiar with that tough decision and we are happy to talk […]