Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around Grand Prairie. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, I am sure you expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of piercings. You are right. Unfortunately, […]
General Dentistry
Are You At Risk For Bone Recession?

Beautiful smiles require healthy teeth, healthy gums, and healthy bone. Occasionally, a patient experiences bone recession in their jaw which can cause tooth loss and other problems. However, it is ordinarily the other way around. The bone loss occurs as a result of a lost tooth because the blood supply and stimulus necessary for maintaining […]
How Do You Measure Dental Success?

How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean all those things and many more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of cavities, learning daily dental hygiene practices, and gaining an […]
Have You Thanked Your Dental Assistant Lately?

Your Fort Worth, Mansfield TX, or Cook’s Meadow dental practice would be a very different place if it weren’t for the competent dental assistants who work there. Today in the Arlington dental blog we would like to highlight the importance of these hard workers who are often taken for granted.
Focusing On The Top 3 At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

I’m Stephen Ratcliff. I’ve been practicing dentistry here in Arlington, Texas since 1990. I have found amazing people in this community, all the way out to Grand Prairie. At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we focus on three important things as we endeavor to be your dental provider of choice.
If Only I Had Taken Care Of My Teeth…

We hope you don’t ever say, “If only I had taken care of my teeth!” If you have neglected your teeth, we invite you to let us help you get back on track to oral health. At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we are committed to helping patients establish and maintain dental health. We help all of our patients feel relaxed and comfortable in a friendly, non-judgmental atmosphere.
Discover Why Patients Trust Their Smile To Stephen Ratcliff

Hi, I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff. Practicing dentistry at Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is enjoyable and rewarding. I appreciate the relationships I have formed with my valued patients who trust me to care for their teeth. If you are one of my patients, let me thank you personally for allowing me to serve your dental needs. I know you have many other choices for dentistry in the Fort Worth area.
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?

Your overall oral health depends not only on healthy teeth but also healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape.
Fort Worth Mouths And Stomatitis

Hi. I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff of Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, and I want my patients to have the best oral health possible.
4 Teeth All In A Row For Texas

At Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Stephen Ratcliff is commonly seen working miracles on all types of smiles.