Though we don’t often think about it, Fort Worth children as young as 9 or 10 months of age can be infected with cavity producing bacteria, which causes cavities and tooth decay. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that almost 20% of children 2-5 have untreated cavities, and the percentage rises in […]
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Cosmetic Dentistry vs. General Dentistry In Arlington
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
Hello, I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff. Welcome to my Arlington TX cosmetic dentistry blog. Today’s article focuses on the difference between general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. General dentists in Arlington TX are dedicated to preventing and treating oral disease such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Saliva And Arlington TX’s Dental Health
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hi. I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff. Welcome to my Arlington TX family dentistry blog. Today we’ll be looking at the complexity and importance of your saliva. Though most people may think it’s gross, saliva is essential to dental health as well as digestion. Saliva is mostly water, but a small portion of it is made up […]
Energy Drink Warning For Fort Worth
Categories: Dental Health
Hello. I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff. Welcome to my Fort Worth cosmetic dentistry blog. Today’s topic is energy drinks and the damage they can cause to your teeth. I am seeing more and more Fort Worth teens and adults with tooth enamel erosion caused by frequent consumption of sport drinks. Most of these Fort Worth family dentistry […]
Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Smile Makeovers: It’s Not Just About Your Teeth
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
I have been creating spectacular smiles at my Arlington TX cosmetic dental practice since 1990. Each one of my smile makeover clients values their new smile almost as much as I value their trust. My loyal patients, along with my dedicated dental team, have made my professional career particularly rewarding. Working as a cosmetic dentist […]
Lighten Up In Fort Worth
Categories: Teeth Whitening
Hello! Today’s dental article is for Fort Worth people with stained teeth. Do you think your teeth are too stained for teeth whitening to have any effect? Think again. At Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry near Fort Worth, we are whitening smiles for patients with both intrinsic and extrinsic stains. Extrinsic stains are caused […]
