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 […]
Family Dentistry
Water Fluoridation In Texas Prevents Tooth Decay

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 […]
I Evaluate Your Teeth – You Evaluate Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Hello friends of Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Welcome to my Arlington TX cosmetic dentistry blog. This site is for my patients and anyone in the Arlington TX area who doesn’t have a regular family dentist. I invite you to call 817-274-7875 to schedule an evaluation. I’m not talking about an ordinary dental evaluation, […]
Diet Changes For Healthier Teeth In Arlington TX

Hello, I am Dr. Stephen Ratcliff of Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX. Today’s blog topic is ‘How Your Diet Affects Your Smile.’ I’m sure you brush and floss regularly and hopefully visit your Arlington TX cosmetic dentistry practice for cleanings, but did you know that making small changes to your diet can […]
Dental Specialties Available In Fort Worth

Family dentists in the Fort Worth area are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. However, sometimes, your Fort Worth family dentist will refer you to a local Fort Worth specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team. Following are some of the most common dental specialties found in the Fort Worth […]
Preventing Tooth Decay in Texas

In Fort Worth, tooth decay is one of the most common childhood problems, yet tooth decay also affect adults. We serve people from 25 to 85 years old to help fight tooth decay.
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum For Our Arlington Patients?

Is xylitol gum just as effective as brushing your teeth and seeing your Arlington family dentist regularly? Absolutely not! If you cannot brush your teeth after a meal, chewing xylitol gum for five or ten minutes is probably a good idea.
Dental Cleaning in Arlington

If you have an attractive Arlington TX smile, we can help you keep it that way with professional deep cleanings and thorough examinations. We set the standard for preventative family dentistry in the greater Arlington TX area.
Beware Of Hidden Sugar

We advise our family dentistry clients at Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry to watch their sugar intake to prevent cavities and other health problems.
Infant and Toddler Teeth Care

Though most parents know the basics of children’s dental care, Arlington family dentists continue to see cavities in young children.