{"id":18,"date":"2009-02-05T22:12:38","date_gmt":"2009-02-05T16:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.stovallchengdds.com\/?p=18"},"modified":"2026-04-24T00:41:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:41:45","slug":"preventive-dentistry-and-dental-cleanings-are-very-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/preventive-dentistry-and-dental-cleanings-are-very-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventive Dentistry and Dental Cleanings are very important"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Healthy teeth and gums are crucial for optimal oral health. Don\u2019t let offenders like decay, gum disease, and oral cancer rob you of a fantastic smile. Drs. Cheng, Thorburn, Luk, and Cox can\u00a0 stop these smile-stealers with comprehensive general\u00a0dental care<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> 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<\/a>. Our athletic patients will benefit from a custom-made mouthguard<\/a> to prevent oral injuries in the game and on the field. Drs. Cheng, Thorburn, Luk, and Cox 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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make dental care a priority. Take a moment to review our general and preventive dentistry options, and then call our Fort Worth<\/strong> office to schedule your appointment<\/a> with Drs. Cheng, Thorburn, Luk, and Cox. We provide quality dental care to residents of Granbury<\/strong> Weatherford<\/strong>, Benbrook<\/strong>, and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Healthy teeth and gums are crucial for optimal oral health. Don\u2019t let offenders like decay, gum disease, and oral cancer rob you of a fantastic smile. Drs. Cheng, Thorburn, Luk, and Cox can\u00a0 stop these smile-stealers with comprehensive general\u00a0dental care. 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