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 […]
Dental Implants
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Protein For Fort Worth Dental Implant Patients
Categories: Dental Implants
Hundreds of Fort Worth dental implant recipients have replaced missing teeth with jaw-bone anchored tooth implants. Unlike a dental bridge, a tooth implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. The bone meshes with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and dental crown that attaches to […]
Save Money With Dental Implants at Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: Dental Implants
Many Arlington dentistry clients who lose a tooth do not understand the importance of replacing it with a dental implant. They wrongly believe that one missing tooth is not a significant problem.
Healthy Teeth in Arlington
Categories: Dental Implants
Are you one of the fortunate Arlington people with healthy teeth? Would you like to keep them healthy for the rest of your life? Many Arlington dental clients believe that keeping their teeth healthy into the golden years is unlikely if not impossible.
How Mini Dental Implants Can Help Your Smile In 76013
Categories: Dental Implants
In a recent post, I explained how traditional dental implants are used to dramatically improve the lives of my Arlington, TX denture and cosmetic dentistry clients. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called ‘immediate implants’.
Live Better With Dental Implants near Fort Worth
Categories: Dental Implants
Do you want to eat normally again? What is the value of maintaining your facial shape? Can you put a price on confidence? Our dental implant clients who have replaced their traditional dentures with implant overdentures enthusiastically say that the dental implant cost was more than worth it.
Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry on Jaw Bone Deterioration
Categories: Dental Implants
Implant restoration is a safe and effective treatment for tooth loss. Dental implants provide a new root which keeps the surrounding bone healthy and strong. A dental implant consists of a titanium post which is placed in the jaw bone. It replaces the original root and eventually integrates into the surrounding bone.
