Have you lost teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back and a gap-toothed smile doesn’t look as cute as it did when you were in kindergarten. If you have had teeth extracted or if your teeth are compromised by staining, decay, […]
Porcelain Veneers
Teeth Look Too Short? Lengthen Them!
Most people who are considering cosmetic dentistry in Arlington are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the area. There are porcelain veneers, a custom made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make it stain-free and perfectly shaped. Veneers can repair small chips and crack in teeth […]
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile | Dental Health in Arlington
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin coined this phrase in the 1730s as advice for fire safety. However, like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more characteristics of modern life, particularly dental health in Arlington. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with preventative measures. Some […]
Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington: 5 Tools For Tooth Transformations
Too-small teeth? Misshapen teeth? Cracked or chipped teeth? Spacing irregularities? These problems are all-too-common among patients, but you don’t have to live with them! With the advances of cosmetic dentistry in Arlington, there are fixes for these vexing tooth troubles! 1. Veneers. These extremely thin shells are custom-made so the size, shape, and color are […]
Porcelain Veneers in Arlington: What A Difference They Make
Have you ever wished your cosmetic dentist could glue new pearly white covers on your existing teeth as quick and easy as you paint a wall in your house? Guess what? With porcelain veneers in Arlington, it’s possible. Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin tooth-shaped fronts that are permanently attached to your natural teeth. Unlike a crown […]
Oral Health in Arlington: 3 Point Checklist Before A Dental Consultation
Looking for a dentist because you’re losing your battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? At Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we can help you get your oral health in Arlington back on track. Importance of Oral Health in Arlington The state of your mouth is vital to your stamina, […]
For a Beautiful Smile in Arlington TX…
Do you have a special event coming up? Perhaps a wedding, milestone birthday, or reunion? These usually involve a lot of photographs and, of course, you want to look your best. You may not have time to lose 20 pounds. But with a smile design from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington, you […]
What Can Veneers Do For Grand Prairie Smiles?
Categories: Porcelain Veneers
Hello, and welcome to our Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we are taking the time to answer a common question that many dental patients have. The question is, “What exactly are veneers and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?” Veneers are thin shells made from durable, translucent porcelain or […]
Crown Or Veneer?
Categories: Porcelain Veneers
I am Stephen Ratcliff of Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington. Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry offers multiple cosmetic dental procedures for creating sensational smiles. Two of the most popular procedures are dental crowns and porcelain veneers. Many patients don’t understand the difference between the two. Generally, a crown strengthens a compromised […]
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
A well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth. If you have teeth with damage, discoloration, […]
