For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised Texas parents to begin children’s dentist visits before the third birthday. The AAP now advises Arlington parents to take their toddler to a dentist before their first birthday, or about six months after their first tooth appears.
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Clear Braces – Nearly Invisible Teeth Straightening
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
Invisible braces are just as effective at realigning adult teeth as the traditional ‘metal and wires’ kind, but are almost completely hidden. Many Fort Worth adults and teens who straighten their teeth choose this type of orthodontia.
Veneers Create Stunning Smiles in Arlington
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
Do you have chips or cracks in your teeth? If your teeth are otherwise healthy, veneers provide a flawless tooth surface. Are your teeth yellow or gray? Veneers can fix that, too. Veneers can be fabricated in any shade to perk up your smile while still blending naturally with your skin tones.
Ask A Dentist About Cosmetic Dentistry
Along with an understanding of cosmetic dentistry, Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry can help you with a host of Arlington dental services. We specialize in porcelain veneers. We can also help you with dental implants, dental crowns, and Invisalign invisible braces in addition to answering your questions about cosmetic dentistry.
Tooth Whitening and Your Arlington Dentist
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Tooth whitening has become one of the most popular dental procedures in Texas. It seems that everyone in Arlington is whitening their teeth to help their smiles look younger and brighter. Many consumers are turning to over-the-counter solutions to whiten their teeth, however there can be dangers and pitfalls to this approach.Cosmetic and family dentist Dr. Ratcliff at Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry can help you determine whether your teeth can be whitened safely and effectively. Trust professionals at Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry to get you started with a whitening solution that will give you the best tooth whitening results.
Arlington Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants and Dental Bridges
Dental implants are also popular concern for my tooth replacement patients. A dental implant consists of a titanium post surgically inserted into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post integrates with the bone to provide a stable foundation for the replacement tooth.
Bright and Healthy Smiles
I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff, and I am a Dentist serving the Arlington community with dental services including cosmetic dentistry. We call our practice ‘Dr. Stephen Ratcliff – Family and Cosmetic Dentistry’.
Periodontal Disease in Arlington
Periodontal disease in Texas is more common than you might think, and can be cured with varying degrees of treatment depending on the severity. What is periodontal disease? According to an article on Wikipedia, periodontal disease is ‘the name of a collection of inflammatory diseases affecting the tissues that surround and support the teeth.’ Periodontal […]
Local Dentistry
Stephen Ratcliff – Family and Cosmetic Dentistry specializes in local dentistry to provide that special dental care to our Arlington, Texas dental patients.
Arlington Cosmetic Dentistry at Dr. Stephen Ratcliff
Fortunately, there are several cosmetic dental procedures to restore or repair one or more teeth. At Dr. Stephen Ratcliff – Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we can complete most of them in one short visit.
