It has now been 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Arlington TX area dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past 150 years. There was a time when Arlington TX blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract teeth with forceps to make […]
Restorative Dentistry
A Fresh Start After Losing A Tooth In Arlington
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Are you one of the many Arlington TX men and women who has had a tooth extracted? If the tooth had been bothering you, it may have been a relief. Unless, of course, the tooth was in the front of your mouth and now the gaping hole shows every time you smile. Ignoring it is […]
Ignoring It Won’t Make It Go Away
Categories: Dental Health, Family 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 […]
Dental Implants In Fort Worth
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
The best permanent tooth replacement treatment available to Fort Worth area people who are missing teeth are dental implants. A dental implant is a metal (ideally titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the missing root. The crown and supporting structure are securely and permanently attached to the rod. Titanium is amazingly strong and […]
Fort Worth Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Fort Worth cosmetic dentistry not only perfects your smile, it improves the health of your teeth. It makes your face more attractive. It can help with TMJ issues, and it definitely boosts your self-esteem! What’s more, Fort Worth cosmetic dentistry is surprisingly quick and virtually pain-free. Why? Because of advanced dental technology and new restorative […]
Not Happy With Your Gums? Ask About Contouring In Arlington
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Some Arlington TX dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface of your […]
Your Arlington TX Dentist And Cleaning Your Teeth
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
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 […]
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 […]
