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 […]
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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 […]
Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Categories: General Dentistry
Dental health and a unforgettable smile depend on much more than simply brushing regularly. In today’s Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry post, we present a quick refresher course on critical lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it is helpful to get a reminder once […]
Call Teeth What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy, Grand Prairie
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. Here in Arlington, Texas we have a lot of fun ways to refer to our teeth. And while you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Making time in your busy Arlington or Mansfield day to brush and floss […]
5 Smile Makeover Questions For Arlington Smiles
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Many Arlington and Mansfield cosmetic dental patients benefit from sedation dentistry. Conscious sedation is especially helpful for procedures such as multiple wisdom teeth extractions and dental implant placement.
Know The Facts About Oral Piercings
Categories: General Dentistry
Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around Grand Prairie. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, I am sure you expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of piercings. You are right. Unfortunately, […]
Does Whitening Toothpaste Work For Grand Prairie?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Some of the most common concerns of Arlington, Mansfield, and Grand Prairie dental patients pertain to cosmetic dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening. Because many dental products such as toothpastes and mouthwashes say they can enhance your teeth, it’s natural to examine changing your […]
Get On Top Of Your To-Do List by Calling Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: Family Dentistry
Is it time to get your life back in order, Arlington? Call it Spring Cleaning. Call it a Hard Reset. I like to call the small and simple tasks cling-ons. These are things like refill a prescription, change your furnace filter, get your oil changed, replace the lightbulb or make a dental appointment. If you’ve […]
