Fort Dental Blog

Don’t delay getting that broken tooth fixed!

March 31, 2010

Broken Tooth

A tooth breaks, chips or feels loose…but it doesn’t hurt.  We see it in the dental office everyday, small problems that turn into big problems down the line.  When a tooth breaks or feels loose, something has been compromised and if it’s not fixed immediately, bigger problems can occur such as infection, more tooth structure can break off or you could even lose the tooth altogether.

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See For Yourself!

March 27, 2010

Time and time again, our patients will say after their first visit with us: “I’ve never had an exam like that before!  That was Great!”

Why?  All because at the end of their comprehensive exam, we give them a “tour of your mouth” with the intraoral camera.  You see what we see, except better: Try your teeth magnified 10 times on a television screen!  All doubts erased and everything face-value for what it is.

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Teeth grinding can destroy teeth, A nightguard can help!

March 25, 2010

img_0487Before               Teeth Grinding or “Bruxing” is one of the most destructive forces to teeth.  What makes it so destructive is that most people aren’t even aware that they are doing it.  The photo above shows what can result from not being proactive when you have a grinding habit. With the stresses of today’s world, many people take out that stress on their teeth while they’re asleep.  Studies have shown that the jaw muscles can generate up to 5-6 hundred pounds of pressure on the teeth!  Some people even find that they are clenching or grinding during the day.  Ever find yourself with teeth clenched together tightly as you’re...

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Invisalign helps open bites from tongue thrust

March 13, 2010

Do you have an open bite from tongue thrust?  Invisalign can help with getting your teeth back together, depending on the severity of your space.  The patient shown in the following pictures had already gone through braces for several years but the teeth relapsed.  After only 6 months of Invisalign treatment at our office, we were able to put her front teeth back together!  To make sure they stay in place this time (and also to fight the forces of her tongue thrusting habit), we placed a thin metal bar on the back sides of these teeth that are obviously not visible.  Call us today for a free Invisalign consultation! 817-292-5957 Before InvisalignAfter Invisalign

Mother’s gum disease linked to infant’s death

January 23, 2010

Pregnant woman’s gingivitis caused baby to be stillborn, scientists say

Read the full article:

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/34979552/ns/health-pregnancy/?gt1=43001

Athletic Mouthpiece increases performance, as seen on Monday Night Football, worn by the New Orleans Saints

November 3, 2009

The UnderArmour mouthpiece, with ArmourBite technology, has been shown in several studies to improve performance and flexibility!  As seen on Monday Night Football, the New Orleans Saints football team wears a specific athletic mouthpiece that increases performance.  Find out more on this link to UnderArmour.com

Call our office today and make an appointment to increase your athletic performance! (817) 292-5957 or visit our website at www.fortdentaltx.com.

Choose wisely when picking a dentist to rebuild your mouth

October 12, 2009

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If you’re thinking of having major dental work, do your homework and ask questions.  How many of these cases has your dentist completed?  Do they have before and after photos of their cases?  How do they plan for your case?

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NOW is the time!

September 2, 2009

Delaying treatment only makes it worse and more expensive.  Now is the time!  Call today and at least find out more information about your present problem and then you can make an informed decision on which direction you’d like to go.  Knowledge is power we can provide you with all the information you need to feel comfortable in your decision.

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We now offer OraVerse for local anesthetic reversal!

August 13, 2009

oraverse The numbness that lasts for hours after a dental appointment…nobody likes it.  It’s just a part of having dental work done, right?  Not anymore.  With OraVerse, the effects of local anesthetic are reversed in about half an hour or less! Don’t reschedule your appointment anymore in order to plan your day around a dental visit.  Go to that business meeting, meet your client, go out with friends…with OraVerse your anesthesia will have worn off by the time you get to your destination. Ask us about OraVerse when you come in for your next dental visit.  Call Today! 817-292-5957

Cavity-Prone? Add in an extra brush!

July 17, 2009

If you would classify yourself as “cavity-prone”, here’s some advice on how you can do your part in cavity-prevention: 1) Brush your teeth 3 times a day.  Most people brush their teeth in the morning, have breakfast, lunch, dinner and then brush their teeth before they go to bed.  Think about it, that’s 8+ hours that food, plaque & tartar are sitting on and around your teeth!  So, take an extra toothbrush (you know, the ones your dentist gives you every 6 months) to work and brush right after lunch.  That’ll cut that time in half and give you better breath throughout the day, too. 2)  Cut down on your sugar intake.  It’s OK to have...

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