Do You Love Your Smile?

May 20th, 2011

Dallas Cosmetic Dentistry The Dallas people who are most happy with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you come across in Dallas were not always that way. They are the result of cosmetic dentistry performed by an experienced Dallas aesthetic dentist.

At Travis Walk Dental Care in Dallas, Dr. Miranda DDS provides the state-of-the-art procedures that deliver dazzling, flawless teeth for our cosmetic dentistry clients. We treat patients from 18 to 100. You are never too young or too old to improve your smile; but it will definitely make you feel younger!

Two common smile-killers are yellow enamel and chipped teeth.

Discolored Teeth

Few Dallas people have pearly white smiles that stay that way forever. Even with consistent brushing, flossing and regular dental cleanings, our teeth darken as we age. Fortunately, the most affordable Dallas cosmetic dentistry procedure is tooth whitening. Picture yourself with a celebrity-caliber smile. It is possible with safe and affordable teeth whitening at Travis Walk Dental Care.

Damaged Teeth

Our teeth work hard for us day after day, year after year. Sometimes they get chipped or cracked in the process. If you would like to fix your tooth flaws, schedule a consultation by calling Travis Walk Dental Care at 214-522-4330. We use porcelain veneers every day to remedy tooth trauma. Cosmetic bonding has been used with fabulous results for many years and bonding is usually a fraction of the price of a crown.

Ask Dr. Miranda which of our Dallas cosmetic dentistry procedures can be completed in one appointment. How about a same-day smile makeover?

If you have never been eager to show your teeth when you smile or laugh, now is the time to change that. Call Travis Walk Dental Care today at 214-522-4330 to schedule a smile design consultation.

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Does My Dallas Dentist Treat Bad Breath?

May 13th, 2011

Cure Bad Breath In the metroplex When my the Dallas dental clients ask me if mouthwash cures bad breath, I tell them that treating bad breath with a mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive problems.

The best-selling mouthwashes in the Dallas area have a significant amount of alcohol, which can even exacerbate bad breath by drying out the mouth. Some bacteria grows even faster in a dry environment.

To eliminate bad breath, you need to find the cause. To get rid of hidden bacteria multiplying between teeth, pay more attention to thorough flossing and brushing.

A haphazard thirty-second brushing won’t prevent halitosis (or cavities). Try to brush for at least three minutes. It may seem like overkill if you have been a speed-brusher but remember that there is a lot of area to cover on multiple planes.

Devise a system to brush every reachable surface of every tooth. Then floss carefully around every tooth, pulling the floss down into the space at the gumline on both sides. Brush your gums, sides of mouth, palate, and tongue, also.  This will prevent gum disease.

Schedule a deep dental cleaning at Travis Walk Dental Care with the best hygienist in the the Dallas area and request a refresher (no pun intended) course on brushing and flossing.

If your tongue is the culprit, you might want to start using a tongue scraper. Tongue scraping has become quite popular in the metroplex, especially among the college crowd.

A tongue scraper is a cleaning tool that works like a squeegee to scrape bacteria and food particles off the surface of the tongue.

I am Dr. Miranda of Travis Walk Dental Care. At Travis Walk Dental Care, we treat many Dallas cosmetic dental patients with bad breath. There is no reason to feel embarrassed. (Leaving bad breath untreated can be more embarrassing.)

Schedule an oral exam and halitosis consultation by calling 214-522-4330. At Travis Walk Dental Care, our specialty is cosmetic dentistry and we also provide dental crowns. Thanks for visiting our blog.

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Cosmetic Dental Solutions in Dallas

May 6th, 2011

Cosmetic Dental Solutions in Dallas Dallas cosmetic dentists use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth.

Dallas family dentists recommend dental crowns to remedy the following problems:

  • A broken tooth with decay
  • An ill-fitting existing crown
  • A decayed tooth that has lost significant tooth structure
  • A tooth that has had a root canal
  • A tooth that is too small or misshapen
  • A tooth that causes a bite problem

Before your the metroplex dentist can attach the crown to your tooth, we must prepare the tooth. Dallas family dentists often apply a local anesthetic so you won’t feel pain during the prepping.   Your dentist will remove decay, if any, and shape the tooth to receive the crown. Then a mold is taken of the prepped tooth and surrounding teeth.

A temporary crown is then placed on the tooth to protect it until you return to your Dallas dentistry office to receive the permanent restoration. The patient needs to be careful while wearing the temporary crown. Vigorous brushing or flossing can displace the crown or damage the exposed soft tissue. The the Dallas dental crown patient should also refrain from eating extremely hard foods like nuts or sticky candy.

The mold of your teeth is sent to a Texas dental lab where your crown is built. Dental crowns are fabricated in three varieties: tooth colored crowns made of resin or porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and solid metal crowns. Each type has its pros and cons. Your Dallas cosmetic dentist at Travis Walk Dental Care will choose the best crown material for your particular tooth.

What if you need a permanent dental restoration for both the top and root of your tooth? A dental implant is your answer.

For more information about complete dental restorations and other cosmetic dental solutions, call Travis Walk Dental Care at 214-522-4330 today.

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Versatile Veneers for a Vivid Smile

April 28th, 2011

Affordable Cosmetic Dentistry in Dallas Have you ever wished you could quickly attach perfectly shaped, dazzling white front surfaces to your teeth? Guess what? You can! With porcelain veneers, you can eliminate smile imperfections in just one visit to your Dallas cosmetic dental office.

The porcelain veneer is one of the most versatile items in a Dallas cosmetic dentist’s toolbox. Porcelain veneers turn unattractive smiles into perfect smiles with minimal disruption to existing tooth structure. They are quicker and usually less expensive than complete dental crowns but are made with the same strong, translucent porcelain.

It’s no that wonder that a very large percentage of people in the public eye have porcelain veneers. A Texas actress can receive a perfect smile in the morning and appear on a talk show that evening. A supermodel can permanently remedy a discolored tooth and pose for photos right after leaving her the metroplex dental office. A Dallas television news anchorman can have his teeth perfectly aligned in a couple hours and report Texas news that same day.

I am Dr. Miranda of Travis Walk Dental Care in Dallas, Texas. I use veneers alone and in combination with crowns, inlays, onlays, and tooth implants for dramatic smile makeovers. Perhaps porcelain veneers are the best route to your perfect smile.

Let’s talk. My office can be reached at 214-522-4330

I am a dentist. We are located at 4514 Travis Street, Suite 117, Dallas, TX in Dallas.

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This Is The Year For A New Smile!

April 21st, 2011

Mid-cities Cosmetic Dentistry

Hello, I am dentist Dr. Miranda. Welcome to my dental blog.

Because my chosen profession is cosmetic dentistry, I create total smile makeovers for my clients.

If you are not familiar with the latest dental advances, you might not realize what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. I have dedicated my professional life to creating perfect smiles. If you are not satisfied with your smile, or are embarrassed by the condition of your teeth, I hope you will call to schedule a free consultation. Our phone number is 214-522-4330.

The truth is: you don’t have to go through life with an unattractive smile.

When I talk to a valued Mid-cities or Dallas patient who trusted me with their smile makeover earlier in my career, it is gratifying to see that their teeth still look terrific.

Because the art and science of cosmetic dentistry procedures advance with the speed of technology, the smile makeovers I perform now are even quicker and easier. The materials for fillings, crowns, veneers, and dental implants are incredibly strong, translucent, and beautiful in every way.

There are few investments in life that bring daily appreciation like cosmetic dentistry. To book a cosmetic dental consultation today, call 214-522-4330 or visit http://www.rusmiling.com/pages/about.htm. Travis Walk Dental Care is located at 4514 Travis Street, Suite 117, Dallas, TX in Dallas, Texas.

We offer the full spectrum of cosmetic dental procedures. You can read more about our smile makeovers and general dental procedures at http://www.rusmiling.com/pages/about.htm.

Make this year special with a beautiful new smile!

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What is a Canted Midline?

April 14th, 2011

San Diego Cosmetic DentistsDr. Joseph Miranda considers many factors when designing a smile for a Dallas smile makeover client. One of the smile design elements involved is the facial midline. The facial midline can be determined by drawing an imaginary line from the center of the eyebrows to the center of the two peaks in the top lip (Cupid’s bow).

The skilled Dallas cosmetic dentists consider the length and angle of the facial midline to properly position porcelain crowns, veneers and dental implants. When front teeth restorations do not line up with the facial midline, it is called a canted midline. This is a common mistake found in the cosmetic work of inexperienced cosmetic dentists.

Most dentistry patients do not realize the level of 3-D engineering required in cosmetic dentistry. In addition to the orientation in relation to the facial midline, there is also the angle and size of the teeth in relation to each other and in relation to the size and shape of the lips and gums.

If you are considering an extensive smile makeover, you do not want to trust your smile to an inexperienced cosmetic dentist. When you have a smile design consultation with Dr. Joseph Miranda feel free to ask probing questions about Dr. Miranda’s experience and technical design procedures. We are confident that you will feel comfortable choosing Dr. Miranda as your cosmetic dentist for your smile makeover.

Travis Walk Dental Care offers a full range of general and cosmetic dental procedures. Ask us about veneers, clear braces, tooth whitening and restorative dentistry. We look forward to meeting you.

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Fighing Bad Breath and Removing Tooth Stains

March 31st, 2011

Mid-cities Cosmetic Dentistry

Did you remember that brushing and flossing fights bad breath and removes stains?

If you have persistent stains that brushing can’t remove, come in for teeth whitening at Travis Walk Dental Care for a dazzling stain free smile.

The American Dental Association recommends two minutes as a minimum time for brushing. Most folks think they brush that long but would be surprised if they actually set a timer. Most of us only brush for about a minute, if that.

I am Dr. Miranda of Travis Walk Dental Care. In my office, we practice preventative dentistry by working with our patients to establish essential oral hygiene habits.

If you are looking for a dentist in Dallas, I invite you to come meet my classy and technologically advanced team.

Our address is 4514 Travis Street, Suite 117, Dallas, TX. We offer general and restorative dentistry, including dental implants and dental crowns.

And here’s a quick cold-fighting tip for my Dallas clients; get a new toothbrush when you catch a cold. A toothbrush teeming with germs can re-infect you!

Give us a call at 214-522-4330.

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Give Me Some Air

March 25th, 2011

Air Abrasion Dentists How long have dentists been drilling teeth? Would you believe 9,000 years? In an ancient graveyard in Pakistan, archaeologists unearthed skulls containing teeth that had undergone drilling. The stone-age dentists removed decay using drills constructed of sharpened flint.

Though advanced dentistry would not be possible without drilling, the sound of a dental drill can make many Dallas patient’s hearts pound. However, there is another way your Dallas cosmetic dentists can remove decay. This technique is known as air abrasion or drill-less dentistry. An air abrasion instrument removes material by spraying tiny aluminum oxide particles onto the tooth. The particles work like a sandblaster spraying away the affected tooth structure.

The many advantages of air abrasion make it a popular procedure for Dallas dentists. Because air abrasion is usually pain free, the need for anesthesia is reduced. The air abrasion instrument does not create vibrations or pressure. Dallas cosmetic dentistry patients appreciate the fact that air abrasion instruments don’t produce that whiny drill sound that rings in your ears and makes your palms sweat. Because of this, air abrasion can be a less-frightening option for young the Dallas dentistry patients. Air abrasion is often quicker and more precise than traditional drilling, leaving more of the healthy tooth intact.

At Travis Walk Dental Care, we provide anxiety-free dentistry. If you would like to learn more about air abrasion, sedation dentistry, or dental implant cost, call us at 214-522-4330. We are located at 4514 Travis Street, Suite 117, Dallas, TX. The classy and technologically advanced staff at Travis Walk Dental Care is dedicated to your comfort and satisfaction.

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Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headache?

March 17th, 2011

Dallas Headache Relief Are you a Dallas adult who suffers with chronic headaches? Have you tried Imitrex, diet adjustments, and Mid-cities chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, spine alignment or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose.

Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a common Dallas problem that often goes undetected. Nature intended the front teeth to fit slightly forward from the lower teeth. With a perfect bite, the molars fit together like precision gears.

Malocclusion can cause headaches, tooth loosening, tooth fracture, and in extreme cases, difficulty chewing, speaking or breathing.

Dallas braces are an effective solution for most bite problems. Braces not only move teeth, they can also correct the position and function of the joints, muscles and bones in the jaw. We offer Invisalign invisible braces.  In cases of extreme malocclusion, jaw surgery in Dallas may be necessary.

Not all the metroplex and Mid-cities family dentists treat bite problems. At Travis Walk Dental Care we treat all types of malocclusion including overbite, underbite and crossbite. For an affordable Dallas cosmetic dentistry consultation, call us at 214-522-4330.

Travis Walk Dental Care offers technologically-advanced dentistry in a friendly environment. We offer teeth whitening, veneers, tooth-colored fillings and dental implants. To learn more about our dental philosophy and available procedures, see http://www.rusmiling.com/pages/about.htm.

Dr. Miranda is a proud member of the Academy of General Dentistry.

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Do Whitestrips Work?

March 11th, 2011

Do Whitestrips Work in Dallas? If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at your Dallas Wal-Mart, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options in Dallas were whitening toothpastes and Crest Whitestrips. Now there is a wide variety of products at every drugstore counter in the Dallas area.

Whitening Rinses
Dallas whitening rinses are similar to mouthwashes. They kill bacteria, freshen breath and may help remove plaque. Whitening rinses, however, contain tooth-whitening ingredients not found in mouthwashes. Manufacturers advise taking a mouthful of the rinse and letting it slosh around on your teeth for one minute twice a day. Though this method is simple, many users never notice a lightening of their teeth. This is probably because the rinse does not touch your teeth long enough to truly whiten them.

Whitening Strips
The whitening strips you can buy in Dallas grocery stores have a couple of drawbacks. Though they contain a bleaching agent, it is much less potent than those used in Fort Worth dental offices. Another problem is that they do not whiten between teeth because the strips only touch the front surface. Though it is possible to remove stains, it can take months to see any whitening. By that point, you have probably spent more money than you would have if you’d have chosen the professional system at your Dallas tooth whitening dental clinic.

Teeth Whitening Gels
Whitening gels are painted onto teeth with a small brush. One problem with whitening gels is that they only stick to dry teeth. If any saliva gets on the teeth during treatment, the gel is more likely to slide off.

If you are serious about dramatically whitening your teeth, the safest, quickest, and most affordable system is at your Dallas dental office.  We offer Zoom whitening which will whitening your teeth in just one visit to our office.

Travis Walk Dental Care is located at 4514 Travis Street, Suite 117, Dallas, TX. Our phone number is 214-522-4330. You can find more information on our Dallas cosmetic dental website online at http://www.rusmiling.com/pages/about.htm.

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