Archive for the ‘Reconstructive Dentistry’ Category

Gummy Smile?

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

Gummy Smile? Many Dallas cosmetic dentistry patients with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum tissue (and in some cases bone) is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect healthy tooth structure.

A ‘gummy smile’ is a term used to describe a smile with teeth that appear too short because an unusual amount of bone and soft tissue hide part of the crown. Our Dallas cosmetic dental patients who have opted for crown lengthening love how their new perfect smile looks and feels. Some of our Ft. Worth crown lengthening clients also choose teeth whitening for an extra-dazzling smile!

Crown lengthening is not used solely for cosmetic reasons. When a tooth is injured and breaks at the gum line or if a filling or crown comes off a tooth that contains decay, crown lengthening makes additional tooth structure accessible for further restorative work. It is also used to treat some types of periodontal disease.

At Travis Walk Dental Care, we perform cosmetic and restorative crown lengthening for patients in the Dallas area. The surgery can be performed by a general dentist, periodontist or oral surgeon.

If you are interested in crown lengthening or other cosmetic dental procedures and live in the Dallas area, schedule an exam by calling 214-206-9633. We are conveniently located at 4514 Travis Street, Suite 117, Dallas, TX. When you come in, we can show you before and after photos of Texas cosmetic dentistry clients who are enjoying their new smile.

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Travis Walk Dental Care on Jaw Bone Deterioration

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Dallas Jaw Bone Deterioration To remain dense, your jaw bone requires the continual stimulation and pressure of chewing, biting and talking. Each of your teeth has a root structure attached to the surrounding bone material. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday mouth function, it stimulates the bone to which the root is attached.

When a tooth is extracted, the jaw bone that previously surrounded the root structure begins to recede. Though tooth extraction is often the only possible treatment for our Dallas patients with tooth damage beyond repair, every effort should be made to preserve the root structure.

Fortunately, tooth implants provide a new root which keeps the surrounding bone healthy and strong. A dental implant consists of a titanium post which is placed in the jaw bone. It replaces the original root and eventually integrates into the surrounding bone. After the implant has been placed and the surrounding bone has healed and meshed with the implant, a post is inserted into the implant. The new artificial tooth, or crown, is then attached to the post. Implant restoration is a safe and effective treatment for tooth loss.

To learn more about dental implants, call Drs. Miranda and Lepard at 214-206-9633. The friendly professionals at Travis Walk Dental Care provide world-class dental treatment for patients in Dallas and the surrounding areas.

Creating beautiful, healthy smiles.

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Let’s Talk About Your Smile

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Let’s Talk About Your Smile We are Drs. Miranda and Lepard of Travis Walk Dental Care. Our office is located at 4514 Travis Street, Suite 117, Dallas, Texas. One of the best things about being Dallas area dentists is interacting with our patients. During initial dental consultations, we listen carefully to our patient’s short and long term dental goals.

We enjoy discussing options and developing effective treatment plans tailored specifically to each person. Some of our clients desire a total smile makeover. We explain in detail the treatments available including teeth whitening, dental veneers, orthodontia, crown restoration, and dental implants.

If a client is nervous about undergoing treatment, we discuss oral conscious sedation. Oral conscious sedation, sometimes called oral sedation dentistry, is a great option for anxious patients. Dental visits do not have to be painful!

After the treatment has been completed, it is very gratifying for us to see our patient’s reaction to their new smile.

We never get tired of creating dramatic smile transformations for the best clients in Texas!

If you have been considering a smile makeover, let’s talk about your smile. Call Travis Walk Dental Care at 214-206-9633 to schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation.

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Total Tooth Restoration

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

Total Tooth Restoration Your face is always on display for others to see. You can’t hide it behind long sleeves or baggy jeans, and a hat won’t hide it away on a sleep-in Saturday.

Many lucky Dallas residents who have received smile makeovers at Travis Walk Dental Care believe their dazzling new smile brightens their whole face. Some Dallas professionals have corrected tooth problems prior to beginning a search for new employment.

A beautiful smile is essential to a polished appearance. the metroplex cosmetic dentistry is not just for people in the public eye, it is for anyone who desires a youthful looking smile.

Teeth whitening is quicker and more popular than ever. Some of our Dallas cosmetic dental clients invest in total teeth restoration because they have always been self-conscious about chips, gaps or crooked teeth.

Cosmetic dental treatment may consist of dental bonding, dental implants, dental bridges, orthodontics, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening or a combination.

If you are unfamiliar with the latest materials and procedures, see smile makeover expert Drs. Miranda and Lepard for a cosmetic dental consultation. Some transformations are completed in just one visit! And don’t forego a new smile because you are afraid of dental treatment. Nervous Dallas cosmetic dental clients can wake up to a new smile with oral conscious sedation.

It is never too late to get a movie-star smile!

Travis Walk Dental Care
4514 Travis Street, Suite 117, Dallas, TX
Dallas, Texas 75205
214-206-9633

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Cosmetic Dentistry Options

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Cosmetic Dentistry Options Have you thought about upgrading your smile? Cosmetic dentistry offers many exciting possibilities.

The quickest and least invasive procedure is light teeth whitening. The results are dramatic and teeth whitening side effects are minimal.

If your teeth are slightly crooked, but require no orthodontic work, porcelain veneers could be the answer. Porcelain teeth veneers are translucent, wafer-thin covers that are permanently attached to the front of teeth, correcting chips and stains. Prepless veneers do not require the removal of tooth structure.

If your teeth are more than slightly crooked, it’s not too late for braces. Patients of all ages are undergoing orthodontic treatment and achieving fantastic results. The newest braces are less noticeable, more comfortable and bring teeth into alignment much faster than old-school metal braces.

Has gum recession caused the metal base of an old crown to be visible? Soft tissue grafts and crown replacement can correct this problem.

Are you missing one or more teeth? One of the best tooth replacement options is a dental implant. 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.

Can you envision yourself with a dental makeover?
Call Travis Walk Dental Care at 214-206-9633 to discuss your cosmetic dentistry options.

Drs. Miranda and Lepard, DDS
www.rusmiling.com

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Dallas Smile Makeovers at Travis Walk Dental Care

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Dallas Smile Makeovers at Travis Walk Dental Care

Many Texas residents have experienced a boost in self-confidence by undergoing restorative or cosmetic dentistry at Travis Walk Dental Care in Dallas. We are Drs. Miranda and Lepard of Travis Walk Dental Care. Nothing gives us more satisfaction than helping Dallas dentistry patients dramatically improve their smile and overall health with the latest tooth restoration procedures to correct dental problems and imperfections.

We enjoy consulting with our Metroplex, Mid-cities, and Dallas cosmetic dentistry patients to create personalized Texas smile makeover treatment plans. At Travis Walk Dental Care, the treatment plan may include tooth bonding, porcelain veneers, or dental implants. For Dallas dental patients with old or damaged crowns, we can provide beautiful new dental crowns. Tooth-colored dental fillings are popular for our Texas cosmetic dentistry patients who are happy to be free of unsightly old silver fillings. It is important to be examined by your Dallas dentist regularly to check your previous dental work, including fillings, tooth bonding, veneers, crowns and bridges.

At Travis Walk Dental Care, we can tailor a cosmetic or restorative dental treatment plan to fit your budget. Dallas teeth whitening is a surprisingly affordable way to attain a mega-watt smile without spending a lot.

Restorative and cosmetic dentistry can relieve pain, correct bite issues, and prevent future problems. A Dallas smile makeover is an investment in yourself that you will enjoy every day for many years to come. If you have ever wondered what cosmetic dentistry can do for you, or have some dental concerns, call Travis Walk Dental Care at 214-206-9633 to schedule a thorough exam and consultation.

The world always looks brighter from behind a smile.

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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 214-206-9633 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 214-206-9633.

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