Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, is a family dentistry practice in Arlington TX. You will find our family dentist at 909 W Mitchell St, Arlington, TX. We serve the 76013 zip code with family dentistry. Our specialties include teeth whitening and clear braces. We also often perform a restorative dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry. Family […]
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Ignoring It Won’t Make It Go Away
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Are you a busy Arlington TX resident suffering with a toothache, but ignoring the pain? Have you started chewing on one side of your mouth to avoid your sensitive teeth? Have you stopped drinking hot and cold beverages to alleviate the discomfort? Dental pain is like an unpaid speeding ticket, ignoring it won’t make it […]
Oral Rinses: An Extra Measure Of Tooth Protection For Fort Worth Kids
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Hello, I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff of Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Fort Worth parents usually know the basics on children’s oral health: limit sugar, make sure they brush and floss regularly, take them to the dentist for twice-yearly exams and cleanings, discourage between-meal snacking, see that they get enough calcium and Vitamin D, etc. […]
Fort Worth Wants Silver Screen Smiles
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
With the constant media coverage of celebrities, many Fort Worth area dental patients are interested in having a smile like the stars. With an experienced dentist and the right smile makeover procedures, anyone can have a smile they want to show off. Many smile makeovers include teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways this […]
Does My Arlington TX Dentist Treat Bad Breath?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
When my Arlington TX family dentistry clients ask me if mouthwash cures bad breath, I tell them that treating bad breath with a mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive problems. The best-selling […]
Oral Health For Fort Worth Diabetics
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Today’s Fort Worth dental article is entitled ‘Oral Health For Fort Worth Diabetics.’ Many Fort Worth people with diabetes have dental problems. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Fort Worth diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact, […]
Tooth Brushing Basics For Healthy Smiles In Arlington
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Why should everyone in Arlington TX brush at least twice a day? Let’s take a look at why this is so important for our cosmetic dentistry patients. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and inhibits the build up of […]
Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry – A Reason To Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello friends of Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry! If you haven’t visited our blog in a while, we welcome you. It has been a great month at our state-of-the-art Fort Worth family dentistry practice. We continue to achieve fantastic results with our precision smile makeovers. If you have never seen our photo gallery of […]
The Dangers of Oral Piercing
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
If you live in the Arlington TX area and are considering puncturing your lip or tongue, read this: Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get into your bloodstream. Arlington TX family dentists and doctors are […]
Prevention-Oriented Dentistry
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Are you a Fort Worth area parent of young children? Do you want them to develop better oral hygiene habits than you did when you were young? Perhaps you have a beautiful smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Many Fort Worth people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another […]
