Helping Teeth Survive Adolescence

Categories: Family Dentistry
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If you are the parent of a daughter or son, 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. You may know Arlington teens that skip meals and others that eat ramen noodles for lunch and […]

The Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Guide To Veneers

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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It’s easy to see why Arlington smile makeover patients and cosmetic dentists love porcelain veneers. They correct a multitude of cosmetic flaws and deliver dazzling results for my Grand Prairie area patients. If you are considering beautifying your smile with porcelain veneers, you want a trusted dentist with extensive experience performing this treatment. The porcelain […]

Are You At Risk For Bone Recession?

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Beautiful smiles require healthy teeth, healthy gums, and healthy bone. Occasionally, a patient experiences bone recession in their jaw which can cause tooth loss and other problems. However, it is ordinarily the other way around. The bone loss occurs as a result of a lost tooth because the blood supply and stimulus necessary for maintaining […]

Dental Sealant Q & A

Categories: Family Dentistry
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Dental sealants are permanent plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures where food particles are particularly difficult to remove. Most Grand Prairie pediatric dentists and family dentists offer sealants to their patients.

Do Whitestrips Work?

Categories: Teeth Whitening
Do Whitestrips Work in Arlington?

If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at your Arlington WalMart, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options in Fort Worth were whitening toothpastes and Crest Whitestrips. Now there is a wide variety of products at every drugstore counter in the Fort Worth area.