Are you tired of looking for different dentists for each member of your family? Would you like to have just one family dentist everyone could see about their dental needs? You’re in luck! At Fort Dental, our dental professionals are ready to maintain your family’s oral health, as well as address any concerns or issues that may arise. To learn more about this dynamic dental team, here are just a few benefits to visiting our office.

Expert Team of Professionals

At Fort Dental, we want you to feel comfortable and assured that you are receiving the highest quality treatment from expert dentists. Our office has three doctors who are dedicated to helping your family achieve healthy, beautiful smiles.

Dr. Johnny Cheng

A native of Dallas-Fort Worth, Dr. Cheng grew up in Arlington, attending Baylor College of Dentistry. He has more than 500 hours of postgraduate training, emphasizing on cosmetic dentistry. Joining Fort Dental in 1999, he has been selected as a “Top Dentist” in Fort Worth Magazine in 2006-2011, and as one of “America’s Top Dentists” in cosmetic and family dentistry for 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009-2011 by the National Consumers’ Research Council of America.

Dr. Chris Thorburn

Graduating from the University of Texas in Austin and The University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston, he enjoys integrating new technologies into his practice to help patients achieve personal goals and restore their smiles.

Dr. Lauro Tijerina, DDS

With a Bachelor of Science in biology and chemistry from The University of Texas Pan-American (now known at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley), he completed his education with The University of Texas system, earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery at The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston.

As a result of the incredible work by our three dental experts, our office was named the CEREC Office of the Month in August 2005 because of the use of this revolutionary technology that provides state-of-the-art dental care.

Weekend Hours

Are you just too busy throughout the week to get in for a regular checkup? Not to worry! Fort Dental offers Saturday hours from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We know life gets busy, and between work, taking the kids to school, soccer practice, and trying to get home early enough to fix dinner, things can fall between the cracks, especially when it comes to your oral health.

Solea Laser

Do you need a tooth filled? Maybe you’re preparing for a cosmetic treatment that requires reshaping the soft tissue surrounding your teeth? Whatever the reason, at Fort Dental, we use the Solea laser system. This unique, advanced technology is used by a few providers in the DFW Metroplex, and we are only one of 700 dentistry providers in the U.S. that offer this type of treatment.

The purpose of the Solea laser system is that it allows the dentist to perform soft tissue and hard tissue preparation, removal, and reshaping treatments without using needles, drills, scalpels, or sutures.

The benefits include:

• Faster treatment
• Improved comfort (no anesthetics needed)
• Minimal bleeding and discomfort
• No drilling
• More conservative procedure and precise (minimal tooth or gum tissue removal)

Comprehensive Services

Taking care of your oral health is important in preventing gum disease, tooth decay, cavities, and other harmful problems. To keep from having to go to different dentists for various treatments, we offer comprehensive services all under one roof! You can expect:

• Preventative or General Dentistry (Regular checkups and cleanings)
• Cosmetic Dentistry (Porcelain veneers, Invisalign, Teeth Whitening)
• Restorative Dentistry (Dental Implants, Gum Disease Therapy)
• Sedation Dentistry (Oral Sedation)
• Emergency Dentistry (Toothache, Knocked-Out Tooth, Laceration, etc.)

If you’re a new patient, let us answer any questions you may have. We are here to help you not only receive quality dental care, but we want you to feel at home with a team who is dedicated to your overall oral health.

About the Author
Dr. Johnny Cheng graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry before joining Fort Dental in 1999. Creating beautiful smiles for his many patients, Dr. Cheng understands the benefits of maintaining a healthy smile. Therefore, he and his colleagues work hard to provide comprehensive services to patients, using modern tools and technology. To learn more, contact us at (817) 292-5957.