Fort Dental Blog

8 Surprising Causes of Bad Breath

March 5, 2009

Halitosis can’t always be brushed or flossed away—but having breakfast might help defeat it…curious? Please see the link below to an article from www.USNews.com

https://www.usnews.com/health/articles/2008/12/02/8-surprising-causes-of-bad-breath?s_cid=msnH:badbreath

The wisdom on wisdom teeth

March 1, 2009

A good guide to wisdom teeth recommendations: http://health.msn.com/health-topics/oral-care/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100233876&GT1=31029

Is a free dental visit for a new patient too good to be true? Believe it!

February 27, 2009

We call it a “look-see” appointment. If you are a new patient to our practice that is seeking a second opinion, need a treatment estimate, or just want to come talk about a specific dental concern but are not ready to commit to our office yet, we provide a free visit called a “look-see” appointment. This allows all parties involved to get acquainted with one another without making a commitment. It is our belief that the more informed you are about the state of your dental health, the better choices you’ll make on your daily habits and what type of treatment you choose to have performed. With digital x-rays and our intra-oral cameras, you’ll see...

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Restorative Dentistry and Replacement Teeth

February 9, 2009

Decayed, damaged, or missing teeth can mar your smile, decreasing your confidence and compromising your overall health. As experienced dentists, Dr. Stovall and Dr. Cheng offer a variety of restorative therapies and natural looking replacement teeth to renew dental vitality.

Composite resin fillings restore a tooth damaged by decay while letting you keep your all-white smile. When decay becomes severe or a tooth is cracked, a porcelain crown restores structural integrity and preserves beauty. We can mill your crown in about an hour with revolutionary CEREC in-office milling.

To replace missing teeth, we offer bridges, dentures, partials, and dental implants. Crooked smiles benefit from Invisalign clear aligners,...

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Preventive Dentistry and Dental Cleanings are very important

February 5, 2009

Healthy teeth and gums are crucial for optimal oral health. Don’t let offenders like decay, gum disease, and oral cancer rob you of a fantastic smile. Dr. Stovall and Dr. Cheng can stop these smile-stealers with comprehensive general dental care. We recommend that you come in for a thorough checkup and cleaning every six months so that we can prevent dental problems in the early stage, before they create significant damage. In your checkup, if we find that you suffer with frequent headaches or jaw pain, we’ll study your jaw position and may recommend an oral appliance to relieve TMJ dysfunction or teeth grinding. For snorers, we offer an oral appliance that positions...

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Invisalign

January 20, 2009

Orthodontics That Will Keep You Smiling Do you dream about having a smile full of sparkling, straight teeth, but you just can’t imagine yourself wearing traditional metal braces? You’ve probably invested in a professional, mature image, and you shouldn’t have to look like a teenager to straighten your teeth. We agree. Now we can make your dreams come true. Invisalign®, an orthodontic treatment approved by the FDA, is the virtually invisible method to straighten your teeth without conventional metal braces. With Invisalign®, a custom-molded set of transparent, removable aligners will progressively reposition your teeth. You can simply remove the aligners before eating, brushing, flossing, or special occasions. This technology is more comfortable and...

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Your Health Is Our Top Priority

January 18, 2009

The purpose of our practice is to put patient care first. We start every morning with a team meeting to discuss every patient that comes into our office that day. Your health history and dental record are reviewed as we prepare for your dental visit. We also strive to use the best technology and materials available to assure that you receive the highest quality dental work. Your comfort is also very important to us. Neck pillows, blankets and iPods are just a few of the amenities we provide to ensure you have a comfortable visit. Our doctors are involved with many local, state and national dental organizations and attend courses regularly to keep up with the latest techniques and findings in...

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Composite Resin Fillings

January 5, 2009

Many people ignore tooth or mouth pain, thinking it will go away. The truth is, the discomfort and damage caused by dental decay only worsens if left untreated. To esthetically restore the health of teeth compromised by tooth decay, Dr. Stovall and Dr. Cheng use tooth-colored composite resin fillings.

During your checkup or new patient exam, we’ll examine your existing dental work for wear and check the health of your teeth with our non-invasive DIAGNOdent laser. If you need a new filling or want old ones replaced, our dentists will tint a small bit of composite resin to blend with the color of your existing smile, then bond the resin into the prepared cavity...

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Vizilite Oral Cancer Screening

December 19, 2008

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A Dental Visit Could Save Your Life Many people aren’t aware that oral cancer causes one American death every hour and has for 40 years. While other cancers are decreasing, oral cancer is still on the rise, up a projected 11% over last year. More than 30,000 people will be diagnosed this year, but only 57% will live more than 5 years. The key to survival is early diagnosis. In many cases, oral cancer is diagnosed when white lesions appear on the soft tissues in the mouth. By the time we can see these spots, it may be too late to save the patient. Recent advances have produced diagnostic tools that detect oral cancer before...

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Dental Implants

December 4, 2008

A beautiful, comfortable, functional smile requires a full set of strong, healthy teeth. If you’ve lost one or more teeth to decay, trauma, or disease, our dentists can restore your quality of life with natural looking dental implants.

Many patients turn to dental implants because they seek a prosthetic tooth or teeth that look and feels like nature intended. Implants feature a prosthetic root and crown, so they mimic natural tooth structure. No adhesives or clasps are required, and you will never have to worry about mouth irritation or embarrassing slippage. Cared for properly, dental implants can last a lifetime.

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