Archive for October, 2008

Dallas, Texas Residents Visit the Dentist

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Whether you have lived in Texas for a long time, or just moving in to the Dallas area; taking care of your teeth eventually involves a visit to the dentist. We are Travis Walk Dental Care located at 4514 Travis Street, Suite 117, Dallas, TX in Dallas, Texas, and our specialty is cosmetic dentistry.

You can reach Travis Walk Dental Care by calling 214-206-9633.

Going to the dentist for the first time in Dallas, or if you have not been for while, can be an unsettling experience for both kids and adults. The very idea of a ‘dentist’ seems to hold negative connotation for many people. If you are an adult who is moving to the Dallas area, or your child is preparing to visit the dentist for the first time, here are a few tips that may help ease you into regular dental checkups and put you on the path toward increased oral health and wellness.

Choose a Dallas dentist who is appropriate for your needs. When you meet your new Dallas dentist for the first time, make an effort to ask questions about the care you will receive. Ask questions that are relevant to your situation including questions about experience, age range of patients, and recommended procedures for any conditions you may have. Get to know your Dallas dentist so you feel comfortable with the care you will receive.

Introduce yourself to your Dallas dentist and get to know the office staff. Visiting the dentist in Dallas will seem less of a chore when you feel you have trusted friends who are there to help.

Be prepared to provide your preferred dentist with information. Whether you are experiencing specific pain at that moment, or anticipating a problem, be sure to discuss everything with your dentist. Many patients become intimidated in the office environment and avoid expressing pain or discussing issues. As your dentists, we need to know everything you are experiencing and will be better prepared to help as you ask questions and express your concerns.

We understand that everyone is unique; what works for one person may not work for another. You know what works best for you, and the best way to have a good experience with a Dallas dentist is to communicate. Let us know what you are experiencing so that we can make adjustments and help you feel more comfortable and secure.

At Travis Walk Dental Care our classy and technologically advanced staff will work to make your dental experience a pleasant one. We know it can be frightening to visit the dentist for the first time, or after a long while. We’ll do what we can to make you feel comfortable, secure, and that you are among caring friends.

If you are in Dallas, Texas and are ready to visit the dentist again, give us a call at 214-206-9633, or stop by to meet us; we’re excited to meet you.

-Creating beautiful, healthy smiles

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Healthy Teeth and Your Dallas Diet

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local Dallas residents. As your dentists, it’s our job to help you understand how to care for your teeth and to keep them healthy.

Everyone in the Dallas knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires regular daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your local Dallas dental practice is also necessary to keep watch for cavities and to help you maintain proper dental hygiene. We often forget that maintaining a healthy diet can also be beneficial for the health of your teeth.

A Dallas diet that includes foods that help your muscles and bones will also help you develop healthy gums and healthy teeth. Examples of local Dallas foods to include in your diet include foods rich in vitamin B such as breads and cereals. Foods rich in vitamin C, usually fruits and vegetables, help improve the health of your gums. Zinc and magnesium are also good for the health of your teeth and are found in foods like lean beef, fish, and poultry.

All foods increase the production of saliva. Saliva is important to healthy teeth because it helps to maintain the pH balance in your mouth. Maintaining this balance helps keep your teeth and gums healthy. Foods high in fiber also encourage saliva production as does the chewing of sugar-free gum. Gum, however, can damage unhealthy teeth or pull out dental fillings, so always use caution when deciding whether to chew gum and which brand to chew.

Just as certain diet choices in the Dallas area can be beneficial to the health of your teeth, others can be detrimental. Foods and drinks that are high in sugars are more likely to form the acids that attack your teeth and result in decay. And while table sugar is often associated with the formation of cavities, other sugars such as glucose, fructose, and maltose are also causes, and are often found in juices and sodas. Limiting the consumption of sugars to mealtimes lessens the amount of time your healthy teeth are exposed.

Making good diet choices and limiting between meal sugar consumption can improve the health of your teeth and gums.

If you would like to learn how to better care for your healthy teeth in the Dallas area, contact Travis Walk Dental Care at 214-206-9633. We would love to hear from you.

-Drs. Miranda and Lepard

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Dallas Teeth Whitening For Whiter Smiles

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Dallas Teeth Whitening For Whiter Smiles

When it comes to cosmetic dentistry in Dallas, teeth whitening is one of the easiest and rewarding procedures. There are also a lot of tooth whitening options for those of us in the Dallas area. How do you find a good tooth whitening procedure in Dallas?

Visiting your local Dallas dentist is a good start!

Whitening your teeth is an advanced dental procedure that you won’t want to get wrong on the first try. That’s why I always recommend a visit to Travis Walk Dental Care (our dental practice) to visit with us and talk about it. We are Drs. Miranda and Lepard, and as Dallas cosmetic dentists, we are not only experienced with tooth whitening procedures, but care about your teeth and your smile. We can recommend teeth whitening procedures based on your age, dental hygiene, and personal goals.

Most importantly, we can help you assess the condition of your teeth and help you understand what to expect and how to care for your teeth once they are whitened.

Many of our Dallas patients ask about tooth whitening. In fact it is one of our most popular dental procedures. There are many tooth whitening options, ranging from the kind you will perform at home to professional teeth whitening procedures we can do right here in our Dallas dental office. The one best for you can depend on many factors, starting with the color of your teeth, and how white you want your teeth to be after the procedure.

Consulting with your Dallas dentist before you begin a tooth whitening procedure has several advantages. Among the advantages are professional care, experienced advice, and reliable recommendations for which tooth whitening procedure will be best for you.

If you are contemplating a teeth whitening procedure, and you live in the Dallas area, come in and visit with us for just a few minutes. We’ll discuss your goals, the options that are available to you, and the results you can expect. You will be much happier with your results with the advantage of professional advice.

We look forward to hearing from you.

-Drs. Miranda and Lepard

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