If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider oral conscious sedation. First off, oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At name of practice, we try to make each dental appointment as stress-free as possible.. We offer different levels of sedation and a choice of medication including oral […]
General Dentistry
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
Categories: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Millions of people get so worked up about dental appointments that they skip them. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX we understand that dental anxiety is a very real thing, and that for some people it’s more like dental phobia. But skipping the dentist is not a good idea. Sedation dentistry […]
C-PAP Is Not The Only Sleep Apnea Treatment
Categories: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Suspect you might have obstructive sleep apnea? We at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX encourage you to schedule an examination with your doctor ASAP. If left untreated, it can become life-threatening. Does your bed partner tell you that you frequently stop breathing during the night? What if you sleep alone? Here are […]
Help For Nervous Dental Patients At Stephen Ratcliff Family
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
Imagine the following: You are stretched out in a dental chair at the start of a checkup. As a dental assistant wraps a paper bib around your neck and clicks on a bright overhead light, you tense up and your heart begins to pound. If this sounds at all like you, sedation dentistry from Stephen […]
Why You Should Fix Your Child’s Crooked Teeth
Crooked teeth have a certain charm in little smiles. But as kids grow up, crooked teeth can create dental health problems. At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we usually recommend straightening children’s teeth with braces. There are many reasons for this. Some are related to dental health, while others have more […]
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we are concerned not only with the condition of your mouth, but also with how it affects your complete physical health and general well-being. Today’s post looks at the connection between diabetes and oral health and may be of interest to Arlington residents with diabetes […]
Our Dental Team Takes Care Of You
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Dental assistants are essential to the efficient operation of any dental practice, and Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX is no exception. In this article we’ll describe some of their roles, and in a small way pay tribute to these valued team members. In many ways, dental assistants are our right hands. […]
3 Reliable Steps To Find The Best Dentist
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Regular cleanings and checkups are part of your first line of defense against dental health issues, so naturally you want to have the best dentist possible. What should you look for? If you’re new in town, or have been looking around for a new dentist, Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX suggests […]
When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Life gets busy for all of us, and at times, there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Maybe you’ve been putting off fixing a leaky faucet for as long as you can remember. Lots of things get put on the back burner, but at Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we […]
No Cavities? Thank Your Parents
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington TX, we stay on top of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a compelling field of research: genetic dentistry. According to Mary L. Marazita, director of the Center for […]
