Hello, Arlington! Remember when being a toothless five-year-old captivated friends and family? For adults, toothless smiles may be embarrassing and lisps can make you self-conscious. But your days of capturing delighted looks and commanding a conversation may not be gone forever–even if you have missing teeth. It is time to find out what can be […]
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Be Glad Dr. Ratcliff Has X-Ray Vision
Categories: Dental Health
Have you ever had a dental x-ray? It’s not extremely comfortable. You have to put on the heavy apron, hold a stiff piece of film in your mouth and sit really, really still while your dentist’s assistant takes x-rays. Is it really required? Absolutely! No question about it. Your dentist can’t see everything that is […]
3 Ways To Minimize Candy Intake At Parties
Categories: Dental Health
1. Lock yourself in a closet. 2. Sew your mouth shut. 3. Wear a shock collar that’s sensitive to sugar particles. At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at Halloween and other sugar-filled holidays. We encourage both unfettered joy and healthy living for all of […]
Royalty At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry In Arlington
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
When Dr. Stephen Ratcliff crowns one of our patients, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The necessity of a dental crown is usually readily apparent. Based on how much tooth is available to hold in a filling, sometimes a crown is necessary to add more support and to keep the tooth from […]
8 Things You Should Know About Your Baby’s Teeth
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
You baby’s oral health starts early. In addition to encouraging good brushing and flossing habits, schedule regular checkups at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. We provide quality family, cosmetic dental care to Arlington residents.
Tooth Replacement For The 21st Century
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentures are much better than they used to be. If you need a tooth replaced, dental implants are also an option. Call Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington today.
Using Nature As Our Guide At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry In Arlington
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Stephen Ratcliff at Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry performs complete smile re-designs that turn ordinary teeth (or even teeth with significant problems) into beautiful smiles. You may wonder if you’ll still look like yourself afterward. The answer is “Yes! Only better!” You see, Dr. Stephen Ratcliff uses nature as a guide – nature […]
Kids Who Like Dental Visits?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we are proud of the fact that the majority of our young patients love visiting our office for their checkups, cleanings, and treatments. We believe that developing a relationship with an experienced, friendly dentist is an essential responsibility for parents. The Oral Health-Physical Health Connection Optimal physical health […]
Think You May Have A Cavity?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Teeth take a lot of tender, loving care. And even when we do our best to practice daily dental hygiene, bacteria can still sneak in and cause cavities – the common cold of oral health. At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we have been filling cavities for years and would be happy to take […]
Arlington’s Noteworthy Dental Experience
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Here at Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry we see patients for anything from fillings to family dentistry to cleaning requests. Having your teeth cleaned can be just as critical as addressing cavities and taking care of cosmetic dentistry needs. Dr. Ratcliff treats every patient like a celebrity to be esteemed for just being themselves […]
