The Lone Star State is known for its beautiful smiles, and our local Arlington TX community is no exception. Keeping your teeth clean is an important factor in maintaining your beautiful smile. One of the benefits of regularly visiting your local Arlington TX family dentist is a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your […]
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Water Fluoridation In Texas Prevents Tooth Decay
Categories: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Hello! Welcome to our Fort Worth family dentistry blog. Today’s message from Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry concerns fluoride and children’s dental health. I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff and I have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry near Fort Worth since 1990. When I examine a new Fort Worth patient for the first time, I […]
Top Reasons To Visit Your Arlington TX Dentist
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
Top Ten Reasons To Visit Your Local Arlington TX Dentist: Check Up- it’s time, and this is the best way to avoid dental problems. Clean Up- our dental hygienist is ready to give you a super clean smile. Brush Up- if it has been a while since your last dental visit, it’s probably time to […]
The Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Guide To Dry Mouth
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Many folks in our Fort Worth community experience dry mouth occasionally. Some develop dry mouth in social situations or when they are under a lot of stress. Sporadic or infrequent dry mouth is usually not a problem. Constant dry mouth, or xerostomia, is not only irritating, it can lead to severe health problems. Fort Worth […]
Don’t Take Stress Out On Your Teeth, Arlington
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Hello, I’m cosmetic dentist Dr. Stephen Ratcliff. At my Arlington TX practice I have noticed more and more of my patients with stress-related dental issues. Arlington TX area men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor […]
Remake Your Fort Worth Smile With Bonding And Shaping
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Hello Fort Worth friends of Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry! When you think about getting into shape, your teeth are probably not the first body parts that come to mind. But your Fort Worth area cosmetic dentist may be able to improve your smile with bonding and enamel shaping, and you won’t even have […]
Attention Arlington: Replace Your Dental Bridge Before You Lose Teeth
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Hello Arlington TX visitors, welcome to Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Let’s talk about a tooth replacement option common in Arlington: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for thousands of Arlington TX dental patients, they are not problem free. Many people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small areas […]
Gummy Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Many Arlington TX cosmetic dentistry patients with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect healthy tooth structure. A […]
Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headache?
Categories: Invisalign
Are you a Fort Worth adult who suffers with chronic headaches? Have you tried Imitrex, diet adjustments, and chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, spine alignment or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose. Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a common Fort Worth problem that often goes undetected. Nature intended […]
Missing Teeth In Fort Worth? Dentures And Implants Restore Smiles
Categories: Dental Implants
If you have had years of dental problems or are embarrassed by your teeth, our trust-building team at Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry can help you find the restorative dentistry procedure right for you. You could be a candidate for implant supported dentures or dental implants. A replacement for missing teeth, dentures can be […]
