Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is one of the best things you can do to maintain good dental health. You’ve probably heard us say that more than once, at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington. Not many patients like to admit it, but studies show that some people have a […]
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The Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Here is a statistic that should make everyone sit up and take notice: nearly half of all Americans over the age of thirty have some form of gum disease. That works out to about sixty-five million people! Gum disease treatment is available at Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington. Gum disease is usually […]
Your Smile Says Keep Trying!
This message from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington is for anyone finding it difficult to improve their dental health. We urge you to keep working at it and assure you that we’re here to help! Keep Trying To Floss Many people are good about brushing their teeth, but sometimes skip flossing. This […]
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Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
What is the difference between a general dentist and a family dentistry? That question may cross your mind as you peruse through various practices in town, looking for a dentist who’s a good fit with your needs. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we’ll explain. The main difference between a general dentist […]
5 Reasons To See Dr. Ratcliff
In this message from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we look at the big picture. Developing a relationship with an experienced dentist is vital for maintaining healthy smiles for every member of the family. Here are five reasons to make us your partner in dental health. Visit Us For the Truth. Healthy […]
Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics
At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we see more cavities in our patients than we would like to. Cavities are far too common in the United States, and there is a tendency to consider them inevitable. Cavities happen when certain types of bacteria produce acids in the mouth. These acids destroy the […]
The Mark Of The Perfect Dentist
Looking for a new dentist? It’s easy to find one. A quick Google search, a Yelp review or two, and you’ll have a short list of possibilities. The trick, of course, is finding the right dentist –one you’re happy with, and will stick with for years to come. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry […]
Smokeless Is Not Harmless For Arlington Tobacco Chewers
Cigarette sales have decreased in the past decade, and at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we won’t kid you: we’re happy about that. But some people have switched to smokeless products, on the assumption that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. No matter its form, tobacco is deadly. We […]
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you need to do. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, we understand that. (Life gets busy for us, too!) But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important […]
5 Ways To Floss Daily
If you want to floss regularly but are too tired at night, this post from Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington is for you. We want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss and keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you’re an early riser, try flossing in the […]
