Fort Dental Blog

You’ve been in pain for a while now, so it was almost a relief to hear that your dentist wants to pull your problematic tooth. But then you start to realize that you’ll actually have to undergo oral surgery and your palms begin to get sweaty.

Believe it or not, sometimes extraction is the only way to relieve discomfort and boost your oral health. The recovery from wisdom tooth extraction is usually quick, but there are a few things you should keep in mind to make sure it goes as smoothly as possible. Your dentist in Fort Worth is here to make sure you’re prepared your tooth extraction procedure through and through.

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Did you know that anxiety disorders affect just about 1 in 6 American adults? The most well-known include panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and social anxiety disorder. Many people don’t know how much these disorders take a toll on our bodies—even our smiles! Research shows that one of the coping methods our body does when under high levels of stress is teeth grinding (bruxism). Bruxism can severely decline your oral health and cause dental pain. If you’re stressed and notice a bad teeth grinding habit, you should get help from your dentist in Fort Worth as soon as possible. (Read More)

Sometimes your smile can make you feel ashamed and less confident, especially if you have excessive gum tissue. This can cause you to have a tiny, uneven smile that makes you think twice about showing off your teeth. If you want a bigger smile that reveals your true smile underneath, consider gum contouring from a professional cosmetic and restorative dentist. Your dentist in Fort Worth can reshape your gums to unveil healthy teeth that have been waiting to be shown off all along! (Read More)

Have you ever seen someone with a sunken facial appearance? There could be a multitude of reasons for that, one of them being tooth and bone loss.

What do you do when you’ve lost teeth and it starts making you look much older than you are? Learn more about tooth and bone loss and most importantly—how your dentist can help you with these options.

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You already wake up feeling exhausted every morning, despite your “full night of rest.” Then your partner complains about how they could hardly sleep because of your abnormal snoring. What could be causing you and your partner’s sleeping habits to suffer?

Believe it or not, it could be from obstructive sleep apnea. Let’s take a deeper look at sleep apnea with your dentist in Fort Worth to get a better understanding of the disorder and how to treat it.

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Typically, no one is truly prepared for a dental emergency. There are so many different variables that could take place when it comes to a traumatic dental injury. It is important to know how to handle the most common dental accidents in the case that one happens to you or a loved one. That’s why your Fort Worth dentist took the time to post this article. Hopefully, after reading this piece, you’ll feel more prepared for any dental emergency and know who to call if an incident happens. (Read More)

Have you ever taken the time to thank your gums for everything they do for you? Healthy gums not only help your smile look beautiful by standing strong and pink, but they also hold your teeth in place and protect sensitive parts of your tooth below the gum line. More importantly, they keep bad dental debris, foods, and other substances from directly entering your bloodstream through your mouth. In the times that your gum health starts to decline or needs serious medical attention, your dentist in Fort Worth is here to help you! Let’s look at how Fort Dental works to keep your gums at optimal health. (Read More)

Are you tired of dental appointments that are just plain inconvenient? Taking the children out of school or missing work adds stress to your day to day activities. Wouldn’t you like to visit a dentist who can accommodate your busy schedule and who will see you right away for a pressing oral health issue? Find that dentist in Fort Worth at Fort Dental. Drs. Cheng, Thorburn, Luk, and Cox believe that superior dental care is also convenient dental care.

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