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Affording The Best Dentistry In A Down Economy and Fitting It Into Your Budget

March 18, 2009

With the economy in a downturn, we know there are times when affording the best dentistry may be more challenging. That’s why we pride ourselves on providing you with the most up-to-date options of fitting the cost of the best dental work into your budget. We also provide other options on fixing teeth to put you into a “holding pattern” until you can afford more expensive work. Whatever the situation is, our goal is providing you with the best care available. That includes giving you you options, listening to what YOU want and what YOUR goals are and helping you find ways to afford the best possible dental care available. The first step, though, is getting in the door! We cannot help you if we haven’t assessed your situation yet. With our intraoral camera, you will see everything that we see. The power in the camera for you, the patient, is that there is no “guesswork” on your part to figure out what we’re talking about. A picture is worth a thousand words and once you get to see your teeth for yourself, you will be empowered with information. Information about the current status of your teeth because it allows you to make informed decisions about your own teeth. And don’t worry, we will guide you every step of the way and have your treatment completely planned and sequenced for you. By the time you leave you will know how much treatment will be and how many appointments it will take. The time is now to improve your health! Call today for an appointment! 817-292-2927 The following links can help you research how to afford the best dentistry possible and fit it into your budget: https://www.carecredit.com/ https://www.capitalone.com/commercial/healthcare/

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 exactly what we see! How nice is that! How many times have you had your oil changed and the mechanic comes to you and says (with a dirty oil filter in hand): “Sir, you also need to have your oil filter changed today.” Call me a cynic, but how do you really know that the dirty filter came from your car? You don’t, unless you were there. With our intra-oral camera, we take your eyes directly to the problem and you see what we see! Rest assured, if we recommend treatment, you will SEE exactly why. If you, or any of your friends, family or co-workers have a dental problem or concern, please feel free to have them contact us at 817-292-5957 or email us at stovallchengdds@sbcglobal.net. We’d love to get to know you better and help shed light on your condition!

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, which straighten teeth discreetly and efficiently, often in less than a year. With full-mouth reconstruction, Dr. Stovall and Dr. Cheng return oral function and appearance to smiles needing comprehensive care.

After reviewing our restorative and replacement teeth options, call to schedule your appointment with Dr. Stovall or Dr. Cheng. Our convenient Fort Worth office serves residents of Crowley, Granbury, Weatherford, and surrounding areas.

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 the jaw forward to allow free airflow and alleviate snoring and sleep apnea. Our athletic patients will benefit from a custom-made mouthguard to prevent oral injuries in the game and on the field. Dr. Stovall and Dr. Cheng can also check wisdom teeth and perform minor oral surgeries in the comfort of our office. So whatever your general or preventive dental need, we have you covered! Make dental care a priority. Take a moment to review our general and preventive dentistry options, and then call our Fort Worth office to schedule your appointment with Dr. Stovall or Dr. Cheng. We provide quality dental care to residents of Granbury Weatherford, Benbrook, and surrounding areas.

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 convenient that traditional braces. Patients do not experience the mouth abrasions caused by metal and wires, and Invisalign® aligners are easy to clean. Adjustment appointments aren’t necessary, either. How does Invisalign® work? First, we use 3-D computer imaging to design a comprehensive treatment plan. This allows you to preview the final positioning of your teeth before you start treatment. Yes, you will see your future smile before treatment begins. Then a lab will create a series of aligners to reposition your teeth over one to two years. You’ll change aligners every two weeks until your smile is straight and beautiful. Typically, you will visit us every six weeks for progress reports. Transparent, removable, no-hassle orthodontia – now that should put a smile on your face!

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 the dental field. Lastly, we strive daily to earn your trust so that together, we can establish a lifelong vision of health for your mouth and body.

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 in your tooth to restore structure and appearance. Durable composite resin fillings won’t warp or change shape, and they resists decay, providing long-lasting protection. Call 817-292-5957 today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Stovall or Dr. Cheng. Our Fort Worth dental office provides functional, esthetically pleasing dental therapies to residents of Aledo, Weatherford, Benbrook, and surrounding areas.

Vizilite Oral Cancer Screening

December 19, 2008

Vizilite

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 the lesions are visible to the naked eye, increasing the cure rate to greater than 80%! ViziLite Oral Cancer Detection We recommend that you receive a Vizilite oral cancer assessment once a year. We use ViziLite Plus with TBlue 630, a safe, convenient, and effective diagnostic and marking system. You will simply rinse with a special solution, then we’ll examine your mouth’s soft tissues with the help of a low-energy light. The solution makes underlying oral cancer cells visible as white patches. We mark the white patches with TBlue 360, a safe dye that will show us where the suspect areas are after we remove the low-energy light. We will then take intraoral photographs to keep on file and send to your dental or medical insurance carrier. Shocking Facts about Oral Cancer Has Killed One American Every Hour for 40 Years More Prevalent than Hodgekin’s Disease and Skin Cervical, Brain, Liver, Testes, Ovary, and Kidney Cancers More than 25% of Oral Cancer Victims Do Not Use Tobacco, Alcohol, or Have Other Lifestyle Risks While 30K People Will Be Diagnosed This Year, Only 57% Will Live More Than 5 Years