Fort Dental Blog

The summer brings time spent with family, having fun outdoors, tasty food, and of course, the smiles that go along with these activities. However, smiling is easier said than done if you have cosmetic imperfections like chipped, gapped, or misshapen teeth. These common problems affect your appearance, but they can also have a negative impact on your confidence. Thankfully, your cosmetic dentist offers 2 effective options for creating the smile of your dreams. The best part is that they’re quick and convenient!

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When you scheduled your summer visit to the dentist back in December, you never could’ve foreseen what would happen in the next six months. Now that your appointment is only a few days away, you decide to give the office a call to see what changes they have implemented. While some of the measures are familiar to you (like face masks and social distancing), you are surprised to hear that you need to rinse for 60 seconds before your appointment. You find yourself wondering, “What does rinsing have to do with COVID-19?” Your dentist is here to give you the answer! (Read More)

Life with missing teeth can be difficult. Simple things like eating your favorite foods and even speaking properly can be problematic. When you are missing teeth, it can be detrimental to your confidence. You might find yourself hiding your smile in pictures and feeling less comfortable in social situations. Fortunately, dental technology has come a long way. There are a number of options to restore your smile to full health. Dental implants are by far the strongest, longest-lasting, and most natural-looking tooth replacement options available. Read on to learn more about the benefits of dental implants from your Fort Worth dentist.

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It’s always important to practice good hygiene habits. Now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, those habits are more important than ever. Even while quarantining and practicing social distancing, you want to take every precaution to make sure that you and your family are safe. While most people don’t think of their oral hygiene as having any impact on spreading or getting the virus, our toothbrushes and other oral appliances are prime real estate for germs and bacteria. Fortunately, your Fort Worth dentist has some advice on how to safely practice oral hygiene during the pandemic. (Read More)

If you chose to replace your missing tooth with a dental implant, you’ve made a wise decision for your smile. With over a 95% success rate, it’s the most reliable solution to treat tooth loss using a long-term treatment. As a permanent option, you probably never expect there to be any complications with your dental implant. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. While it is rare, your dental implant can break. Don’t worry, here are 3 ways to protect your investment from any damage. (Read More)

Have you been told that you snore loudly or make gasping sounds when you sleep? If so, you could be suffering from sleep apnea, which is the momentary yet repeated stoppage of your breathing while you rest. The most common form of the condition is obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), which affects millions of Americans. Up ahead, you’ll learn more about the condition and how an oral appliance provided by a sleep dentist can help you recover. (Read More)

No matter where you have teeth missing, it’s important for them to be replaced. If the vacancy is in the front, though, it can be a little more stressful. One of the reasons is that people will typically notice the condition of your smile before any of your other traits. So if there is a gap in your front row of teeth, it can lead to a negative first impression. While dental implants are considered to be the best form of tooth replacement available, will they work for your missing front ivories? Read on to get the details you need from a local dentist. (Read More)

You’ve recently gotten sick and tired of having gaps in your smile due to missing teeth, so you decided to visit your dentist, who suggested getting dental implants. When it comes to replacing missing teeth, implants are clearly the best choice over other options like bridges or dentures. However, your dentist said that you need a bone grafting procedure before you can get implants placed. What exactly is a bone graft? How does it help your dental implants? Keep reading to find out. (Read More)

As a parent, your child’s smile is the most important and precious thing in the world to you. You want to see your little one grin as much as possible. However, if you don’t work with them to take care of their teeth, it could compromise their smile. A dentist is here with three tips to help keep your child’s pearly whites out of harm’s way. (Read More)