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 […]
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Sparkling Smiles At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: 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?
Categories: Dental Health
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
Categories: Dental Health
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?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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”
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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.
How Do You Measure Dental Success?
Categories: General Dentistry
How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean all those things and many more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of cavities, learning daily dental hygiene practices, and gaining an […]
Stay Out Of The Grand Prairie Dental Danger Zone
Categories: Dental Health
I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff, a dentist serving the Mansfield and Grand Prairie area, and I want to share with you some common habits that could be detrimental to the health of your teeth.
Have You Thanked Your Dental Assistant Lately?
Categories: General Dentistry
Your Fort Worth, Mansfield TX, or Cook’s Meadow dental practice would be a very different place if it weren’t for the competent dental assistants who work there. Today in the Arlington dental blog we would like to highlight the importance of these hard workers who are often taken for granted.
