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 […]
Restorative Dentistry
Dealing With A World Of Hurt: Tooth Pain in Arlington

Do you have severe tooth damage, bone loss, or few or no teeth still intact? This post is for those suffering from tooth pain in Arlington area. First off, we feel for you. We understand how severe dental issues can affect you every day of your life. Whatever the cause of the condition – chemotherapy, […]
Go Back In Time: Dental Implants in Arlington TX

So you’ve lost some teeth and now hesitate to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and reclaim that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants from Stephen Ratcliff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, you can! For most patients, a dental implant is the ideal solution. They […]
Don’t Bite The Dentist! Beautiful Teeth in Arlington TX

Bite down hard – but not on Dr. Ratcliff’s hand! He’s working hard to provide beautiful teeth in Arlington TX. Do you find biting down hard difficult, even painful? There are ways to find the source of the trouble and there are ways to make it right. Painful chewing can be due to one or […]
How Long Will A Porcelain Crown Last? Arlington TX Dentistry

Dental crowns are used in many restorative treatments. Sometimes called caps, they add strength to a tooth with a large filling, or one that’s been injured. Dental crowns can correct bite misalignments. They are usually necessary after a root canal, too. In a dental implant procedure, attaching the crown to the abutment is the final […]
Restorative Dentistry in Fort Worth: Crowning Achievements

Today’s message looks at one of the miracles of modern restorative dentistry in Fort Worth. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the inception of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or replace them with a […]
Tooth Knocked Out? Call Stephen Ratcliff ASAP!

It may sound like a catastrophe to many Fort Worth area dental patients, but having a tooth knocked out doesn’t always mean you’ll need cosmetic dentistry to fix your smile. If you can keep a cool head and remember a few simple instructions, chances are your tooth can be salvaged. The most important things for […]
Celebrating The Past And Looking To The Future At Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

It has now been 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Arlington TX area dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past 150 years. There was a time when Arlington TX blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract teeth with forceps to make […]
A Fresh Start After Losing A Tooth In Arlington

Are you one of the many Arlington TX men and women who has had a tooth extracted? If the tooth had been bothering you, it may have been a relief. Unless, of course, the tooth was in the front of your mouth and now the gaping hole shows every time you smile. Ignoring it is […]
Dental Implants In Fort Worth

The best permanent tooth replacement treatment available to Fort Worth area people who are missing teeth are dental implants. A dental implant is a metal (ideally titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the missing root. The crown and supporting structure are securely and permanently attached to the rod. Titanium is amazingly strong and […]