Fort Dental Blog

Need A Second Opinion?

March 26, 2009

At Fort Dental, we pride ourselves on giving an honest opinion and recommending treatment. Several times a week, patients come in for second opinions and we gladly take a look, get the intraoral camera and flash the tooth in question directly on to the TV in the room! Imagine if you could SEE the problem for yourself! It takes away doubt and fear and gives clarity to what needs to be done to fix the tooth.

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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...

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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!

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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, Drs. Cheng, Thorburn, Luk, and Cox 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.

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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. Drs. Cheng, Thorburn, Luk, and Cox can stop these smile-stealers with comprehensive general dental care.

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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, Drs. Cheng, Thorburn, Luk, and Cox use tooth-colored composite resin fillings.

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