Archive for November, 2008

Dallas TMJ Treatment

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Dallas TMJ Treatment

Are you one of the many Dallas TMJ sufferers? If you are affected by Temporomandibular joint or TMJ disorder, you know how the pain and discomfort can impact your life. Travis Walk Dental Care TMJ treatment in the Dallas area has helped countless grateful Dallas TMJ patients manage their TMJ disorder.

The Temporomandibular or jaw joint connects the lower jaw bone to the skull. Symptoms of TMJ disorder include jaw and facial pain, headaches, earaches, neck pain and chewing difficulty. TMJ disease is often associated with jaw clicking, locking or clenching, and can cause tooth damage and bone loss.

Many Metroplex, Mid-Cities and Dallas TMJ patients first sought a possible TMJ diagnosis after trying unsuccessfully to relieve their frequent headaches. Since opening Travis Walk Dental Care in 1991, we have discovered that many people do not realize they have TMJ disorder because it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what is causing the pain. A Texas TMJ specialist can properly diagnose your specific TMJ issues and recommend an effective course of action.

Because a comprehensive treatment plan is most successful, we work hand-in-hand with a network of Dallas TMJ specialists including ENT doctors, neurologists and physical therapists. There are many facets to this often misunderstood disorder. If you are suffering from jaw pain, we recommend a consultation with Drs. Miranda and Lepard at Travis Walk Dental Care in Dallas.

Travis Walk Dental Care

4514 Travis Street, Suite 117, Dallas, TX

Dallas, Texas 75205

214-522-4330

At Travis Walk Dental Care, we take jaw pain seriously.

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Dallas Endodontics

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Dallas Endodontics

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Travis Walk Dental Care, we perform root canal (endodontic) therapy routinely for our Dallas dentistry patients and many report minimal discomfort. Dallas root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many Texas root canal patients, the procedure is no worse than getting a filling from your Travis Walk Dental Care dental professional.

At Travis Walk Dental Care, our goal is to help our the metroplex, Mid-cities, and Ft. Worth root canal patients avoid the necessity of Texas endodontic treatment by providing skilled dental care. However, if root canal therapy is necessary to preserve a tooth for one of our greater Dallas area root canal patients, we provide the most advanced Dallas endodontic treatment in Texas

How do you know if you need a root canal? See your Travis Walk Dental Care dental professional immediately if you experience tenderness or pain, hot or cold sensitivity, tooth discoloration, tooth injury, gum swelling, gum pain, or lymph node tenderness or drainage. However, for some Dallas endodontic patients, there are no symptoms. That is why it is crucial to visit your local Dallas endodontic dentist regularly for a thorough dental examination.

Call Travis Walk Dental Care, at 214-522-4330 to schedule an appointment.

Creating beautiful, healthy smiles

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Dallas Dental Implants and Dental Bridges

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Dallas Dental Implants and Dental Bridges

When our patients ask us about Dallas tooth restoration, we usually tell them about fixed (or ‘traditional’) dental bridges or dental implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth (called a ‘pontic’) is fused to dental crowns on either side of the missing tooth.

Tooth replacement has been a highly requested procedure at our Dallas dental practice. Patients from the Mid-cities area and the Dallas Ft. Worth area have expressed concern about tooth replacement for many years. Most of our questions in the Dallas area have to do with the strength of the tooth replacement, and durability.

Dental implants are also popular concern for our Dallas tooth replacement patients. A dental implant consists of a titanium post surgically inserted into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post integrates with the bone to provide a stable foundation for the replacement tooth.

After it has bonded with the bone (it usually takes three to six months), a smaller post is attached. This post extends above the gum line. The artificial tooth (crown) is then attached. The entire process takes several months, but consistently yields terrific results for Dallas tooth restoration patients. Our Texas cosmetic dentistry patients appreciate the fact that we stay up to date on the latest advancements in dental implant and dental bridge procedures.

Both Texas smile restoration options preserve or restore facial contour and allow you to talk and eat normally. Tooth replacements prevent adjoining teeth from gradually shifting and can help correct bite problems, too. Tooth implants and dental bridges can replace one or more missing teeth. Many Dallas area dental patients have been treated successfully with these tooth restoration alternatives.

Call Travis Walk Dental Care and ask for Drs. Miranda and Lepard to schedule an evaluation for  reconstructive dentistry right here in Texas. You can schedule your tooth restoration by calling us at 214-522-4330.

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