If you want a movie star smile, Stephen Ratcliff at Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry can explain cosmetic dental options for achieving the sensational smile you desire. To book a private consultation for a smile makeover, call 817-274-7875 today. Dr. Stephen Ratcliff has helped many people in the 76013 zip code area achieve the […]
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What’s The Difference Between An Inlay And An Onlay?
Categories: Dental Health
If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a damaged tooth. The choice […]
Express Your Personality With A Smile Makeover
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
What makes up a perfect smile? White teeth? Straight teeth? Teeth with pleasing proportions relative to one another? A stunning smile is more than the sum of its parts. At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we believe that your perfect smile also contains another element – your unique personality.
Soda Spells Double Trouble For Arlington
Categories: Dental Health
Soft drinks, soda, pop. No matter what you call it, it seems that these days it’s the dietary villain of choice. Today in the Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry dental blog, we are going to give you yet another important reason to avoid this ubiquitous drink. For dental health, soda deals a double punch […]
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
A well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth. If you have teeth with damage, discoloration, […]
Hiding Your Smile? Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Can Help
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Some people don’t feel that their smile is an asset, so they do their best to keep it hidden. Pictures, funny movies, jokes, hilarious internet videos – none of these can coax a smile or laugh. If this person sounds familiar (because it is you!), then maybe you would like some details about complete smile […]
Super Smiles For Life
Categories: Family Dentistry
Your child should be naturally proud of his or her smile. It expresses joy, laughter, and fun! To make sure your child has a healthy and appealing smile, start early. Really early. Dr. Stephen Ratcliff recommends that you bring your child in for their first dental visit soon after their first birthday. An early check […]
Versatile Veneers For A Vivid Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Have you ever wished you could quickly attach perfectly shaped, dazzling white front surfaces to your teeth? Guess what? You can! With porcelain veneers, you can eliminate smile imperfections in just one visit to your exceptional Arlington cosmetic dental office. The unprecedented porcelain veneer is one of the most versatile items in a cosmetic dentist’s […]
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Categories: Dental Health
During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider this sobering news […]
Tooth Whitening: In-Office Or At Home?
Categories: Teeth Whitening
If you are planning to whiten your teeth, the critical first step is to decide on a whitening method. It may seem like there are a multitude of options, but it’s important to remember that they all employ a peroxide-based whitening solution. The difference lies in the strength of the bleaching solution and method of […]
