Veneers have a multitude of applications in Arlington cosmetic dentistry. With veneers, you can transform your smile without significant restorative dental work. Is your tooth enamel worn and thin? Tooth-colored porcelain veneers have the brilliance and translucency of healthy tooth enamel. Many Grand Prairie dental patients have received veneers to cover worn enamel. Some believe […]
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Veneers Explained For Mansfield TX Dental Patients

Hello! We are so glad you came to the Arlington dental health blog. This is the place where we take the time to answer some of the questions cosmetic dentistry patients in the Fort Worth area are curious about. Today we are discussing veneers. You may have heard the word veneer used in conjunction with cosmetic dentistry, and that is because they are a popular and effective cosmetic dentistry tool.
Is It All About Flashy Smiles And Trendy Styles In Arlington?

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If you can’t be in Paris, then bring fashion home to Arlington. Facial fashion, that is. The pouty, the cheesy, the sultry, the glamorous, the gleeful.
A Youthful Smile At Any Age

Declining health, limited mobility, financial strains – clearly, aging is not for whimps. Though some challenges Mansfield seniors face can’t be avoided, others can. Dental troubles, for instance. Many dental problems common among Grand Prairie retirees such as missing teeth, gum recession, tooth damage, and yellowed enamel, can be remedied. With modern cosmetic dentistry at […]
Sparkling Smiles At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Welcome to the Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry dental blog, Arlington! I am Dr. Stephen Ratcliff. Today’s post focuses on teeth whitening. Unfortunately our teeth lose their luster as we grow older, but I see staining on young patients, as well. Grand Prairie area residents of all ages want whiter teeth. To protect from […]
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?

No! Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly – not leave them alone. It is impossible to clean effectively between teeth without using floss or an interdental brush. If you have never flossed before, your gums might bleed the first few times you use floss. The […]
6 Easy Ways To Eat Like A Dentist In Arlington

There is nothing that influences your smile as much as your eating habits in Arlington, Texas. Develop good eating habits and your Grand Prairie dentist will smile down on you too. Patients in Grand Prairie, Arlington, and Mansfield would do well to follow the example of a dentist in what and how they eat. 1. […]
Want A Reason To Smile All The Time?

If you are not happy with your smile, we invite you to consider a complete smile makeover. 1. Look and feel younger. 2. Improve your oral health. 3. Increase your confidence. 4. Smile all the time! Hello, I am Dr. Ratcliff Stephen. Welcome to my dental blog. I serve my patients at Stephen Ratcliff Family […]
Should Grand Prairie Teens Whiten Their Teeth?

Getting a smile just like their favorite singer or movie star might be high on your teen’s priority list. However, you may want to talk with your Arlington, Mansfield, or Grand Prairie dentist before buying an at-home tooth whitening product. As with any cosmetic dentistry procedure, teeth whitening should be overseen by a professional. There […]
“Have Your Dessert, Arlington”

Your Fort Worth dentist knows that it’s too much to ask that you never indulge in sugary treats, but they will tell you that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse food particles from your mouth as well as neutralize the acids that cause plaque.