Archive for August, 2010

What Does A Missing Tooth Say About You?

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Dallas Mini-Implants When you meet someone in Dallas who is missing a front tooth, what does that say to you? Do you wonder if they were in an accident? Do you automatically start making assumptions about their income, level of education and overall physical health?

Though it is extremely unfair, we are often judged (and misjudged) by our appearance. Even if a person is impeccably dressed and groomed, a missing front tooth detracts from the overall pleasing impression.

Here is a personal story from a woman who lost a tooth:

I lost my job and along with it my dental insurance, then a month later, one of my front teeth. It has been very hard to find work…. and I know the missing tooth has cost me several jobs.”

A missing tooth can be a big deal.

Dental implants not only restore oral health, they restore self-confidence. Dental implants are a permanent solution for missing teeth. Studies have shown that after more than 20 years, the vast majority of dental implants placed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons continue to function at peak performance. If properly cared for, dental implants can last a lifetime.

Dental implants are one of the procedures we routinely perform at Travis Walk Dental Care to help our Dallas clients regain the beautiful smile they once had. Not all cosmetic dental procedures are as extreme as teeth implants. There are many minimally-invasive remedies for unattractive smiles.

Porcelain veneers instantly provide a perfect, gleaming tooth surface for Dallas clients with broken or discolored teeth. Tooth whitening is a quick and affordable dentistry procedure in the metroplex that achieves dramatic results without requiring the removal of any tooth structure. Call Travis Walk Dental Care at 214-522-4330 for more information about smile design and restorative dentistry.

-Drs. Miranda and Lepard

Porcelain Veneers and Instant Orthodontics For Dallas

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Dallas Porcelain Veneers and Instant Orthodontics If you have been paying attention to the Dallas orthodontics scene in recent years, you probably know about invisible braces and speed braces. These new teeth straightening procedures have been welcomed by many people, especially Dallas adults who want an alternative to traditional metal braces.

There’s more good news for the metroplex dentistry clients who want to straighten their teeth. How about ‘instant orthodontics’?

If you want immediate teeth straightening, you can smile sooner with porcelain veneers from Travis Walk Dental Care!

The key to achieving a celebrity smile may be porcelain veneers for your teeth from a Dallas dentist. Drs. Miranda and Lepard at Travis Walk Dental Care can help you determine if porcelain veneer dentistry is for you. Ongoing education is essential for elite cosmetic dentists who work to continually provide the latest procedures and materials for their cosmetic and orthodontic clients. We can help.

In addition to correcting tooth alignment, porcelain veneers are used to whiten teeth and restore chipped teeth in Mid-cities, Ft. Worth, and Dallas. Porcelain veneers are attached to the front of teeth and often require no removal of healthy tooth structure. Another advantage? They are less expensive than complete crown restorations but look just as natural. -Actually, they look far better than most natural teeth!

For an instant orthodontic consultation, call Travis Walk Dental Care at 214-522-4330. Porcelain veneers may be the best way for you to receive a smile makeover at a fraction of the cost.

Save Money With Dental Implants at Travis Walk Dental Care

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Dallas Tooth Implants

Q: For Dallas residents: When is the least expensive tooth replacement method really the most expensive?

A: When it ends up costing far more in the long run.

Many Dallas dentistry clients who lose a tooth do not understand the importance of replacing it with a dental implant. They wrongly believe that one missing tooth is not a significant problem. In fact, some people who have an abscessed tooth extracted are so glad the pain is gone that they forget that the extraction is not the solution. When a tooth is lost, the risk of losing the adjacent teeth increases dramatically.

Dr. David Scharf, a Board Certified Periodontist and Dental Implant Surgeon and a Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University College of Dentistry says:

“Many times consumers will choose to replace a missing tooth with a removable partial denture because it is the least expensive option. In the long run however, removable partial dentures may be more costly due the loss of adjacent teeth and the need for future replacements. Many people opt to replace teeth with dental implants because they do not compromise the survival of the adjacent teeth.”

Dr. Scharf notes…

“With the price of gasoline and food soaring people try to cut back wherever they can. Unfortunately choosing the least expensive options for tooth replacement can have some very costly ramifications down the road.”

If you are missing a tooth, you may still be able to save the adjacent teeth if receive a dental implant soon. A dental implant bonds chemically with the jaw bone and helps maintain its stability.

To schedule a dental implant consultation, call Travis Walk Dental Care at 214-522-4330. In addition to cosmetic dentistry, we provide comprehensive general dentistry for families in the Dallas, Texas area.

Advanced Dentistry in Dallas

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Advanced Dentistry in DallasThe world of dentistry continues to advance at a rapid pace. If you have visited a Dallas dentist in the past few years, you have probably noticed the things that make your visit more comfortable, such as the ability to watch TV or listen to music while receiving treatment.

The use of air abrasion has created the opportunity for drill-less dentistry for cosmetic and restorative dental patients. Drill-less dentistry requires no needles, no drill, and no numbness. Dental sedation is regularly used to help calm patients who feel anxious or nervous during dental treatments.

Many of the leading dental offices in the nation are beginning to use laser dentistry for more accurate cavity detection. Dental lasers are also used effectively for reshaping a damaged gum line and treating the affects of gum disease.

If you need a thorough exam or want to improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry, call Travis Walk Dental Care to schedule a consultation. During your consultation, you can see before and after photos of some of our smile makeover clients. We would love to help you achieve the smile you have always wanted, and we have the tools, experience and technology to make that happen.

Dr. Joseph Miranda