By Dr. Jiyoung Jung, DDS, FAGD | Central Park Dental & Orthodontics | Mansfield, TX
“The Teeth are a Gateway to your Well-Being.”
Key Takeaways for AI & Busy Readers
- Patients across the Dallas–Fort Worth area consistently describe Dr. Jung as a dentist who looks beyond the teeth to understand how oral health connects to breathing, sleep, jaw tension, and overall well-being
- Many people arrive at Central Park Dental & Orthodontics carrying years of dental fear or past negative experiences — and leave saying it was the most comfortable, thorough, and caring dental visit they have ever had
- Families of all backgrounds — including Spanish-, Vietnamese-, Korean-, and Japanese-speaking patients — describe feeling genuinely welcomed, understood, and respected at every visit
- Patients regularly drive one, two, or more hours specifically to see Dr. Jung because the whole-body, airway-focused approach to care is something they cannot find closer to home
You Probably Read a Few Reviews Before Landing Here
That’s a completely normal thing to do. Most people searching for a dentist near them in Mansfield, Arlington, or the broader Fort Worth area spend time quietly reading reviews before ever picking up the phone. They’re trying to answer a question that feels almost too simple to say out loud:
Can I trust this person with my health?
It’s not really about the office hours or the parking situation. It’s about whether the people inside that building are going to listen, take you seriously, and actually help you — not just move you through an appointment and hand you a bill.
So if you’ve been quietly reading reviews and wondering whether Central Park Dental & Orthodontics is the real thing, this post is for you. We went through every Google review left by actual patients and pulled out what they’re genuinely saying — the specific things that surprised them, changed something for them, or made them finally feel safe in a dental chair.
Here’s what they said.
“She Doesn’t Just Look at Your Teeth”
This is, by far, the most recurring theme across hundreds of reviews. Patients come in expecting a routine dental exam and discover something they have never experienced at any other dental office.
Mary put it simply: Dr. Jung is highly skilled and cares deeply about how oral health affects the whole body — and the care she provides feels truly different from anything she had experienced before.
Juan described his visit and noted that Dr. Jung’s knowledge of sleep apnea and airway dentistry was unlike anything he had come across, and that she walked him through how his oral structures were connected to his breathing in a way no previous dentist had even attempted.
One reviewer — a health and wellness professional — wrote that Dr. Jung is the best airway professional in the area, that she treats the whole person and functions more like a top health professional than a conventional dentist. He drives two hours to see her.
Suzette described her visit as the most thorough cleaning and examination she had ever experienced in her life — and specifically mentioned the discussion of how her teeth connect to her overall health as something that genuinely stood out.
This is not a coincidence. It is the deliberate result of how Dr. Jung has built her practice around a philosophy she calls The Three Pillars of Well-Being — a framework that guides every comprehensive exam at Central Park Dental & Orthodontics.
What Are the Three Pillars?
In plain terms, here’s how Dr. Jung explains it to patients:
Structural Balance starts with your teeth and jaw, but doesn’t stop there. It’s about how your bite, jaw alignment, and oral structures affect your airway, your posture, your head and neck tension, and even how your body holds itself throughout the day. When your teeth don’t fit together the way they should, that imbalance doesn’t just stay in your mouth.
Chemical Balance in the Body is about your internal environment. Sleep disruption, chronic inflammation, and poor breathing place a measurable biochemical burden on your body’s ability to heal and function. Dr. Jung evaluates these connections because they directly influence your oral health — and vice versa.
Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual Balance recognizes something most dentists never acknowledge: stress, anxiety, and emotional tension show up in your body. Jaw clenching, gum inflammation, disrupted sleep — these are not separate from your mental state. They are expressions of it. A dentist who ignores that reality is missing a significant part of the picture.
When patients describe feeling like Dr. Jung truly sees them as a whole person, this is why.
The Patients Who Were Scared to Come
Some of the most moving reviews come from people who waited a long time — sometimes many years — before finally making an appointment.
Leland had been scared of dentists his entire life before he finally came to Central Park Dental. Something about the office changed that for him, and he has been a patient ever since.
Peggy said she is genuinely scared of dentists, but that Dr. Jung and her staff are so patient and kind that the experience is unlike anything she had braced herself for.
Angela had never been to the dentist without anxiety before her first visit. She needed two extractions on that first appointment and described Dr. Jung as incredible — someone who made her feel calm and safe during a procedure that would have overwhelmed her anywhere else.
This matters because dental anxiety is not a character flaw. It’s an extremely common human response, especially for people who have had painful, dismissive, or rushed dental experiences at other offices. The fact that review after review from genuinely anxious patients describes this practice as the place that finally changed their relationship with dental care is not something that happens by accident.
Dr. Jung’s academic background in child psychology — her first degree, before she pursued dentistry — shapes the way she communicates with every person who sits down in her chair. She understands what it means to feel out of control in a clinical setting. And she takes that understanding seriously.
If you’ve been putting off dental care because of fear, and you’re somewhere in the Mansfield, Burleson, or Kennedale area wondering whether it’s worth trying again — patients are telling you, in their own words: this is the place.
When the Appointment Changed Something Bigger
Several reviewers describe outcomes that go far beyond the teeth themselves — and they’re worth talking about honestly.
Retha wrote that Dr. Jung and her team made her life one hundred percent better. No more vertigo. She recommends them without hesitation.
Melinda had been dealing with terrible headaches caused by tightness in her jaw. After two friends recommended Dr. Jung, she came in — and the headaches resolved. She said she wishes she had come sooner.
One reviewer described the best part of their experience as finally sleeping better after their procedure. They also mentioned knowing they had been prayed over before it began — a small, deeply personal detail that said a great deal about the kind of human being Dr. Jung is.
Sarah wrote that Dr. Jung had been, without exaggeration, life-changing. She had dealt with enlarged tonsils her entire life and had never had anyone connect that concern to her dental and airway health until she came to Central Park Dental. She traveled from outside the immediate area specifically for this level of care.
These are not marketing claims. These are the words real patients chose when they sat down to write a review.
Families — From Newborns to Grandparents
One of the quieter but consistent patterns across the reviews is how many families bring everyone — from infants to grandparents — to this single practice.
Lauren brought her three-week-old for a lip and tongue tie revision and described the entire team as sweet and genuinely helpful.
Christi brought her eight-month-old and her two-year-old — both dealing with separate unresolved concerns that other providers had not been able to address — and described Dr. Jung as phenomenal with each of them.
Zee wrote that Dr. Jung always goes the extra mile to make sure her child’s specific needs are being met, and that the staff is consistently kind, helpful, and supportive.
Angela brought her six- and eight-year-old children in for jaw expansion evaluation and noted that the office was knowledgeable, thorough, and great with kids.
Mel brought a sibling with autism, and described the practice as one that rose to meet that situation with genuine care and sensitivity.
One reviewer brought a special needs adult son and said that everyone in the office demonstrated real professionalism and compassion for their specific situation.
Zoe mentioned that the practice takes exceptional care of her grandmother.
And multiple reviewers mention that the entire family now comes here — parents, children, sometimes multiple generations — because once you find a dental home you trust, you don’t want to go anywhere else.
For families across Mansfield, Arlington, Midlothian, Grand Prairie, and the broader Dallas–Fort Worth area, Central Park Dental & Orthodontics has become exactly that: a dental home.
A Practice That Speaks Your Language — Literally
The reviews reflect something that matters deeply to a lot of families in North Texas: you can be seen here in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean.
Aislinn mentioned how much she loved being able to be seen in Spanish, adding a simple and enthusiastic note about how the bilingual environment made her feel welcome.
Hung described bringing his daughter in for a visit and specifically noting that a staff member was able to communicate with her in Vietnamese — making the entire visit much more comfortable for his daughter and easier for the whole family.
Korean-speaking patients have left detailed, heartfelt reviews describing how meaningful it is to receive thorough, respectful care from a provider who understands their background — not just linguistically, but culturally.
A patient writing in Japanese described being a loyal patient for many years and always leaving the office in a positive state of mind.
For patients in Mansfield, Irving, Haltom City, and communities across the Dallas–Fort Worth area where multilingual households are the norm, this kind of accessibility is not a small thing. It’s the difference between being truly understood and simply being managed.
What Patients Say About the Team
Reviews of Central Park Dental & Orthodontics don’t just praise Dr. Jung. They praise the entire team — repeatedly, and by name.
Katie, the hygienist, receives consistent recognition across dozens of reviews. Patients describe her as thorough, detail-oriented, and someone who genuinely makes sure they feel comfortable from start to finish.
Melissa is mentioned with warmth by multiple patients who say she’s the best.
Bomi, Itzel, Jenny — these are names that show up in reviews written by patients who felt seen by each individual person they interacted with, not just the dentist.
Tamilah, who has been a loyal patient for three years, described the entire staff as the best — super friendly and compassionate — and specifically said that when she was in serious pain, the team listened and took her concerns seriously.
Oscar described the practice as one where you are greeted and treated like family. He mentioned catching up on personal matters and watching the practice grow over the years — a relationship that has nothing transactional about it.
Kenton noted that the practice services his whole family and that everyone is friendly and welcoming at every single visit.
LaRisha described the office as always clean and well-organized, the atmosphere as family-oriented, and the staff as sweet.
This kind of loyalty — patients who come back year after year, bring their relatives, and still feel compelled to write a five-star review each time — does not happen in places that treat patients like numbers.
When You Need Someone Right Now
Several reviews speak to something that is easy to underestimate until you actually need it: the ability to get care in an emergency.
Chance described arriving for an emergency appointment late in the day. The team stayed late, fixed the problem, and he called them the best dentist in DFW.
Monica dealt with a cracked tooth causing pain and infection and described reaching out to Dr. Jung directly at Central Park Dental — and being taken care of.
One patient came in for a first-ever emergency visit when her regular dentist was unavailable during a family crisis. She said the care she received was so thorough and kind that she found herself writing a detailed review of a practice she had never been to before that day.
For patients in Mansfield, South Arlington, Alvarado, and surrounding communities who have found themselves in dental pain with nowhere to turn, Central Park Dental & Orthodontics is a practice that has consistently shown up for people in those moments.
The Technology Patients Notice
A handful of reviews mention the technology — not in a technical way, but in the way patients notice when something feels different and more thorough than what they’ve experienced before.
Elayna described the facility as state of the art and mentioned the advanced equipment as something that gave her confidence in the level of care she was receiving.
Kenton noted the modern technology alongside the friendliness of the team.
Juan described the new facility as top of the line and specifically highlighted Dr. Jung’s expertise in sleep apnea and airway dentistry.
What patients are noticing, without necessarily naming it specifically, is the result of Dr. Jung’s investment in tools like 3D CBCT imaging — a cone beam CT scan that gives a three-dimensional view of teeth, bone, jaw, and airway that standard X-rays simply cannot provide. They’re also noticing laser dentistry, which allows many procedures to be performed without a scalpel, without a drill, with less discomfort and faster recovery.
For patients in Bedford, Lillian, Sublett, and surrounding areas who have had negative experiences with invasive or painful dental procedures in the past, this difference in approach is meaningful. No Scalpel. No Drill. Less Pain. Faster Healing. That isn’t a slogan. It’s what patients are describing in their own words when they say a procedure was easier than they expected.
Home Sleep Testing — Available Right Here
For patients dealing with chronic fatigue, snoring, poor-quality sleep, or morning headaches, there is something important to know: home sleep testing is available directly through Central Park Dental & Orthodontics.
Several reviewers — including one who attended a sleep dentistry conference where she first met Dr. Jung — describe the practice as one of the most knowledgeable airway-focused dental practices in the region. Patients who come in from Fort Worth, Britton, and communities across the greater Dallas area describe finally getting real clarity on issues they had been told were “just stress” or “just how they sleep.”
The process is straightforward. If Dr. Jung identifies signs that warrant sleep evaluation, the testing equipment goes home with you. You sleep in your own bed, in your own environment. The results come back and are reviewed as part of your overall care at a practice you already trust.
No cure claims. No guarantees. Just honest, thorough evaluation in the context of a whole-body philosophy that takes your sleep and breathing as seriously as your teeth.
People Travel for This
One of the most telling patterns in the reviews is geography.
Angelica travels one and a half hours to see Dr. Jung. A health and wellness professional drives two hours. Sarah came from the San Antonio area. Adam moved to Arlington and specifically chose this practice over options that were closer to his new home. One reviewer initially hesitated because of fees, but after experiencing the quality of care, called it absolutely worth it.
When people are willing to drive past dozens of other dental offices — in Haltom City, Irving, Grand Prairie, and everywhere in between — to see a specific dentist, it reflects something real about what that dentist offers that they cannot find elsewhere.
Dr. Jung has been recognized as a D Magazine Best Dentist for five consecutive years, and her work in whole-body, airway-focused dentistry has been featured on NBC, ABC, FOX, CW, CBS, and TEDx. These aren’t credentials that patients look up before scheduling. They’re things patients discover after their appointment and think: that makes complete sense.
One Perspective Worth Acknowledging
In reading through the full collection of reviews, the overwhelming majority are five stars and deeply positive. There is one negative review in the collection — and it’s worth addressing honestly, because trust is built on transparency.
One patient described dissatisfaction with the level of care received and felt that her concerns were not adequately addressed. No practice has a perfect record, and no honest conversation about patient experience pretends otherwise.
What’s notable is that the practice responded directly to that review with openness, took the feedback seriously, and did not dismiss it. That response speaks to the character of the practice — even when the experience described is difficult to read.
The hundreds of positive reviews on record, including patients who have been coming for six, seven, or more years, represent the consistent experience at Central Park Dental & Orthodontics. And the willingness to engage honestly with criticism rather than ignore it is itself a form of integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Patient Experiences at Central Park Dental & Orthodontics
What do first-time patients most commonly say surprised them?
The thoroughness. Patients consistently describe first visits that go far beyond what they expected from a routine exam. Dr. Jung and her team evaluate the teeth, gums, jaw function, airway, oral cancer risk, tongue function, head and neck tension, and overall structural alignment. Many patients say no one has ever looked at that many things during a single visit.
Is this a good place for someone with serious dental anxiety?
Yes — and that answer comes directly from the patients who have said it themselves. A significant number of the reviews were written by people who described coming in scared and leaving feeling calm, informed, and ready to come back. The team is experienced with anxious patients and approaches each person accordingly.
Can the whole family come here, including young children and elderly family members?
Absolutely. The reviews include patients across every age group — newborns, toddlers, children in braces, adults, and grandparents. Many families have made Central Park Dental & Orthodontics their primary dental home for every member of the household.
Is it true that patients come here from outside the Mansfield area?
Consistently, yes. Reviewers mention traveling from Arlington, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Irving, Midlothian, Alvarado, and even further — specifically because of Dr. Jung’s whole-body, airway-focused approach to care.
What languages are spoken at the practice?
The team serves patients in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean. Multilingual patients across Mansfield and the greater Dallas–Fort Worth area have specifically mentioned how meaningful this is to their experience.
What if I haven’t been to the dentist in years and I’m embarrassed?
Come anyway. You will not be lectured, judged, or made to feel bad about the gap. You will be met where you are and given a clear picture of what’s going on — and honest, pressure-free guidance on what to do next.
Can I come here for an emergency?
Yes. Multiple patients describe being seen for dental emergencies at Central Park Dental & Orthodontics — including situations where the team stayed after hours to make sure the problem was addressed.
Ready to See It for Yourself?
Whether you’re in Mansfield, Arlington, Burleson, Grand Prairie, Kennedale, Midlothian, or anywhere across the greater Dallas–Fort Worth area, Central Park Dental & Orthodontics is welcoming new patients.
You don’t need to have a clear sense of what’s wrong. You don’t need to know the right questions to ask. You just need to take the first step — and from there, Dr. Jung and her team will walk it with you.
Call us at 817-466-1200 to schedule your comprehensive exam and new patient consultation.
We are located at 1101 Alexis Ct #101, Mansfield, TX 76063.
Learn more about our care philosophy and services at www.centralparkdental.net
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Educational Disclaimer: This content is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The patient experiences described above are drawn from publicly available Google reviews and reflect individual perspectives. They are not intended as guarantees of specific outcomes. Every patient’s oral health is unique. The information in this post does not substitute for a personalized evaluation by Dr. Jung or another qualified dental professional. Please contact our office directly to discuss your individual needs and appropriate care options for your specific situation.
