“The most difficult part of attaining perfection is finding something to do for an encore.” – Author Unknown
We are committed to perfection at Stephen Ratcliff: Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, where we create perfect smiles for our Mansfield TX cosmetic dental and Bentley Village smile transformation patients.
Hello Texas, let’s talk about the root canal procedure (“endodontic therapy” in dentist-speak). The root canal may be the most cringe-worthy dental treatment commonly done today, but it is important that dental patients in the Mansfield TX, Bentley Village, and Cook’s Meadow areas know what is happening during this anxiety-inducing, though routine procedure.
Grappling with yellowed, discolored, stained, or even multi-colored teeth in the 76012 zip code area? Teeth whitening might be the answer.
Such irregularities are usually uncomplicated to repair, reverse or bypass and with few exceptions a smile makeover is a smart move! Everyone in Arlington wants a winning smile.
If you’re looking for the brightest, whitest smile possible but insist that you want it to look natural, Dr. Stephen Ratcliff can sit down with you and show you how to achieve it.
Wisdom teeth are the last of the molars (grinding teeth) to erupt from the gum. They usually appear in the late teens and early twenties. Not all people develop these teeth, while others have from one to four.
When you go to your Mansfield, Bentley Village, or Cook’s Meadow drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, be sure that the product you choose carries the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance.
These days Fort Worth residents are more conscious of their health than ever. Many of us are trying to stay active, eat a balanced diet, and better manage stress. When you feel healthy, attractive, and happy, you smile more often. You want your smile to complement and enhance your physical and mental condition. Here at Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we want to make sure that those in the Mansfield TX, Bentley Village, and Cook’s Meadow area have healthy, attractive teeth.
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2,000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them into their gums. (Oral sedation, anyone?)
Brushing just the teeth may not remove food particles between the teeth and up in the gums. Bacteria can grow and stink from hidden, floss-only locations. Gently brushing the gums, sides of the mouth, and the tongue in addition to the teeth may make the difference.
You might think that mouth protectors are only for ultimate fighters and football players, but actually mouth guards can and should be used during any activity where a blow to the face is possible.
