What we eat and when we eat it has a big effect on our teeth. The team at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry wants everyone to take good care of their dental health with good food choices. The Sugar Problem Bacteria in the mouth converts sugars to acids. These acids begin to attack enamel […]
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Chipped Tooth? Emergency Dental Care in Arlington TX
There are basically two ways to handle a chipped tooth: 1. Panic. 2. See us at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX for emergency dental care right away. A chipped or broken tooth needs immediate attention. Whether it’s the result of an accident, or biting down on hard food, it’s important to […]
Top 5 Dos And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene in Fort Worth
Welcome to our blog and thanks for stopping by. Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry wants to offer you some easy hints on how to improve your dental hygiene in Fort Worth. Do remember that you are just wiping the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the correct angle can […]
Missing A Tooth in Arlington TX? Try A Durable Dental Implant
Not so long ago, dental implants in Arlington and elsewhere were an exception to the rule. They were available, but not commonplace. That has all changed. A dental implant – a procedure in which a missing tooth is replaced by an artificial tooth attached the patient’s jaw – provides many critical advantages over a dental […]
Pediatric Dentistry
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If you have children in the Arlington area, there is no better time to consider pediatric dentistry than right now. The best time to start your Arlington children on a pediatric dentistry program is when their teeth first appear. This may seem a bit early, however it is a great time to become acquainted with […]
Think You Know How To Brush? Think Again.
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You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to auto pilot morning and night and get it done. But are you doing it right? Actually, many people are making tooth brushing mistakes. You may need to tweak your routine to better support your oral health and preserve your smile from cavities and gum […]
Super Smiles For Life
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Your child should be naturally proud of his or her smile. It expresses joy, laughter, and fun! To make sure your child has a healthy and appealing smile, start early. Really early. Dr. Stephen Ratcliff recommends that you bring your child in for their first dental visit soon after their first birthday. An early check […]
Get On Top Of Your To-Do List by Calling Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
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Is it time to get your life back in order, Arlington? Call it Spring Cleaning. Call it a Hard Reset. I like to call the small and simple tasks cling-ons. These are things like refill a prescription, change your furnace filter, get your oil changed, replace the lightbulb or make a dental appointment. If you’ve […]
Helping Teeth Survive Adolescence
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If you are the parent of a daughter or son, you may already have some concerns about your child’s well-being. As young men and women progress toward complete independence, some make questionable choices when it comes to health. You may know Arlington teens that skip meals and others that eat ramen noodles for lunch and […]
Dental Sealant Q & A
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Dental sealants are permanent plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures where food particles are particularly difficult to remove. Most Grand Prairie pediatric dentists and family dentists offer sealants to their patients.
