Choosing a dentist can feel like a complicated task. You need someone for your regular cleanings, your child needs their first check-up, and perhaps an older family member requires more specialized care. Juggling multiple dental offices for different family members is not only inconvenient but can also lead to fragmented care. This is where the […]
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What Do You Do If You Get Something Stuck Between Your Teeth in Arlington?
People get food stuck in and between their teeth all the time. Most of the time it is not a malfunction to get the food unstuck with floss or a toothbrush and move on with your day. However, once in a while, there is a pesky piece of food that seems almost impossible to get […]
Are You At Risk For Bone Recession?
Categories: General Dentistry, Gum Disease
Beautiful smiles require healthy teeth, healthy gums, and healthy bone. Occasionally, a patient experiences bone recession in their jaw which can cause tooth loss and other problems. However, it is ordinarily the other way around. The bone loss occurs as a result of a lost tooth because the blood supply and stimulus necessary for maintaining […]
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 […]
Fort Worth Parents Need To Understand The Importance Of Baby Teeth!
Categories: Family Dentistry
Arlington TX and Fort Worth parents shouldn’t feel like they are wasting their time because baby teeth are more important than many people might think.
3 Dental Dangers For Arlington Toddlers
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry wants to remind you about another important component of child wellness: oral health. Sadly, we see too many cases of completely preventable child tooth decay.
4 Teeth All In A Row For Texas
At Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Stephen Ratcliff is commonly seen working miracles on all types of smiles.
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile In Arlington
Categories: Family Dentistry
Hi, I’m Stephen Ratcliff of Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. If you are one of my existing patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by. My warm and friendly team and I love taking care of our Arlington, Fort Worth, Arlington TX, and Fort Worth patients. Today’s article […]
Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry For A Smile Impossible To Ignore
Categories: Porcelain Veneers
At Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, our porcelain veneers will improve the color of your teeth, cover chips, cracks, or misshapen teeth.
A New Reason To Eat More Fish In Arlington TX
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Hello Arlington TX dental blog visitors, welcome to the Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry blog. I am Dr. Stephen Ratcliff. I came across an interesting dental article on the Web MD Health News site the other day. The article is entitled ‘Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease.’ Author Jennifer Warner explains that a […]
