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.
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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.
Eruption Charts: Not As Scary As They Sound
Categories: Family Dentistry
First, an eruption chart is simply a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, on average, they come out, or ‘erupt’, from the gums. A primary teeth eruption chart will also tell you when to expect the different teeth to be lost.
Tonsil Stones: Arlington’s Questions Answered
Categories: Dental Health
Hi, my name is Dr. Stephen Ratcliff and I am a cosmetic dentist with a full-service practice in Arlington. Today in the Arlington Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry dental blog I would like to address the subject of tonsil stones. The first thing that Arlington, Mansfield, and Grand Prairie dental patients usually ask about […]
Attack Of The Gummi Bear
Categories: Dental Health
Here at the Arlington dental blog, we never like to be the bearers of bad news, but we are zealous about our patients’ oral health. So, today we offer an important warning about a lesser-known danger of sticky candy.
Focusing On The Top 3 At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: General Dentistry
I’m Stephen Ratcliff. I’ve been practicing dentistry here in Arlington, Texas since 1990. I have found amazing people in this community, all the way out to Grand Prairie. At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we focus on three important things as we endeavor to be your dental provider of choice.
If Only I Had Taken Care Of My Teeth…
Categories: General Dentistry
We hope you don’t ever say, “If only I had taken care of my teeth!” If you have neglected your teeth, we invite you to let us help you get back on track to oral health. At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we are committed to helping patients establish and maintain dental health. We help all of our patients feel relaxed and comfortable in a friendly, non-judgmental atmosphere.
The Wow Factor At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello to our valued Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry patients! If you haven’t stopped by our blog in a while, we welcome you. It has been a great month at our warm and friendly Arlington dentistry practice.
