Posts Tagged ‘Dallas cosmetic dentistry’

Preventing Tooth Decay in Texas

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Preventing Tooth Decay in TexasIn , tooth decay is one of the most common childhood problems, yet tooth decay also affect adults. Travis Walk Dental Care serves people from 18 to 100 years old to help fight tooth decay.

Bacteria are a common cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth and combine with plaque and acids to break down the enamel coating on your teeth. The breakdown of your tooth enamel can often result in the development of small holes in your teeth which are known as cavities. The breaking down of your tooth enamel in is known as tooth decay, and it is a serious dental problem for children and adults in Texas.

Texas tooth decay is typically a result of diet and oral hygiene choices. When sticky foods are consumed and allowed to sit on the teeth, or foods full of sugars and starches are consumed frequently throughout the day, tooth decay can result. Foods to avoid include soda and sugary chewing gum; these foods tend to stay around for a while and create an environment where bacteria thrive. To help prevent tooth decay, simply limit sugary and starchy foods between meals. Also, brushing at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing at least once a day, and visiting your local Dallas dentist in Texas for regular check ups and cleanings will help prevent tooth decay.

Hello, my name is Dr. Joseph Miranda, and I am a dentist. I work at Travis Walk Dental Care located at 4514 Travis Street, Suite 117, in Dallas, Texas . Tooth decay is a preventable dental problem, and I can help. Visit me at ; I will be happy to meet you, and to give you an idea of the many ways we can help you prevent tooth decay and avoid a more costly or even painful ailment.

We at specialize in and would be happy to discuss with you any health concerns related to your teeth. Give us a call at 214-522-4330.

Dr. Joseph Miranda

How Mini Dental Implants Can Help Your Smile In 75205

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

How Mini Dental Implants Can Help Your Smile in 75205 I’m Dr. Joseph Miranda, a dental implant dentist in the 75205 area. In a recent post, I explained how traditional dental implants are used to dramatically improve the lives of my Dallas denture and cosmetic dentistry clients. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called ‘immediate implants’.

Though they are not as well known as traditional tooth implants, mini implants are also being used successfully to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Ft. Worth tooth restoration clients and denture wearers benefit greatly from these slip free dental implants that are anchored securely in the jaw bone.

In some cases, a patient is unable to receive traditional full-size dental implants due to insufficient bone thickness. There are also Dallas mini implant patients who are not able to undergo dental implant surgery due to health issues. These Dallas over-denture patients are often excellent candidates for the mini version.

The placement of toothpick-size mini dental implants can usually be done in one dental visit. The placement usually requires no incisions or stitches. Recovery time, if necessary, is usually very short. Most patients are able to eat dinner that evening.

Many Dallas aesthetic dentistry clients are happy to learn that mini implants are a lower cost dental implants option. Don’t let the word ‘mini’ fool you; Your smile can receive a maximum upgrade with mini dental implants.

Call Travis Walk Dental Care at 214-522-4330 to schedule a consultation.

Clear Braces – Nearly Invisible Teeth Straightening for Dallas Adults

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Clear Braces - Nearly Invisible Teeth Straightening for Dallas Adults If you want to straighten your teeth or correct a bite problem, you have more orthodontic options in Dallas than ever before. The current menu of orthodontic treatments requires a whole new glossary. Here are some of the common orthodontia terms heard around Ft. Worth and Dallas.

Lingual Braces and Invisible Braces
These are sometimes described as ‘braces behind the teeth’. These braces are just as effective at realigning adult teeth as the traditional ‘metal and wires’ kind but are almost completely hidden. Many Dallas adults and teens who straighten their teeth choose this type of orthodontia.

Invisible braces work great for many Dallas braces patients. To find out if lingual braces are the best type for your teeth, lifestyle and budget, schedule an orthodontic consultation at Travis Walk Dental Care by calling 214-522-4330. We can help you determine which type of adults braces system is right for you and your smile.

Traditional and Clear Retainers
Once a Dallas clear braces or traditional braces patient has completed treatment, retainers must be worn regularly to keep the beautiful straight teeth in their corrected position. There are several types of retainers available for Dallas cosmetic dental patients. The time-tested Hawley retainer consists of a metal wire that surrounds the teeth and keeps them from shifting. The metal wire is attached to a molded acrylic form that fits snugly in the upper mouth (palate) or lower mouth.

Clear retainers are newer on the orthodontic scene. They cover the teeth like a see-through glove and do not need metal bows or clasps. Some the retainer wearers believe clear retainers are more comfortable than Hawley retainers.

You don’t need to suffer with a mouth full of metal to get the beautiful teeth you are seeking. Let us help you develop a custom treatment plan for your smile.

Travis Walk Dental Care

www.rusmiling.com

214-522-4330

Tooth-Colored Fillings in Dallas

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Tooth-Colored Fillings in Dallas Hello! Welcome to the Travis Walk Dental Care blog. If this your first visit, we hope you find useful information about our Dallas cosmetic dentistry practice. If you have read some of our previous articles, we are glad you checked back with us. We post new articles regularly.

My name is Dr. Jospeh Miranda, DDS. I have been practicing dentistry in Dallas since 1991. Travis Walk Dental Care is a full-service dental office located at 4514 Travis Street, Suite 117, in Dallas, Texas. In addition to providing comprehensive examinations and deep cleanings for clients in the Dallas area, we perform all types of tooth restorations.

When a tooth has decay or has been damaged, a dental restoration is needed to ‘restore’ the tooth to its previous intact condition. A dental filling is one of the most common and well-known types of restorations. A dental filling is used to repair decayed or damaged tooth surfaces. Most people have a few fillings in their mouth.

If you have old silver amalgam fillings, we can replace them with nearly-invisible fillings tooth colored. These fillings are made out of a strong composite resin. Many of our cosmetic dentistry patients have replaced their old silver fillings with fillings matched to their teeth. You can improve your smile instantly and relatively inexpensively by getting rid of the ‘metal’.

Another reason some clients have had their old fillings replaced is because they are concerned about the possible heavy metal toxicity of the mercury in the silver.

If you would like to replace your amalgam fillings, call us at 214-522-4330 to schedule a consultation. We are currently accepting new patients and would be happy to show you around our Dallas cosmetic dental office and introduce you to our friendly team.

Smile – it increases your face value!

How Dental Implants are Changing Dentures in Dallas

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

How Dental Implants are Changing Dentures in Dallas If you are one of the many Dallas denture wearers, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth.

The problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Clearly, dentures do not feel and function like natural teeth.

Good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups can help you avoid the need for dentures later in your life, but other factors can make dental replacements an inevitability.

The good news? Modern dental implant technology is making dentures a thing of the past.

At Travis Walk Dental Care we have information and expertise that can help bring hope to Dallas denture wearers through dental implant technology. There are a variety of effective denture/implant tooth configurations.

Call Travis Walk Dental Care at 214-522-4330 to book an implant overdenture consultation with dentist Dr. Joseph Miranda. We can help you understand your options and can recommend options.

If you currently wear traditional dentures and are not happy with them, implant anchored dentures may dramatically change your life. Your chewing ability will be similar to that of natural teeth and you will be able to eat hard foods again. How about a thick T-bone at your favorite Dallas steakhouse? In addition to being able to enjoy your meal, you will avoid the embarrassment of having your dentures rattle around in your mouth in public.

Before you pay for another denture reline, ask your Dallas dentist about the possibility of dental implants. While tooth implants are a significant investment, the dental implant cost is very reasonable when you consider they can last a lifetime.

Attention Dallas denture wearers: there is life after dentures with tooth implants!

Come see us at Travis Walk Dental Care at 4514 Travis Street, Suite 117, Dallas, TX in Dallas, 75205 for more information about dental implants.

Successful Smiles in Dallas

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Dallas Teeth Bleaching Dallas professionals who are happy with the face they present to others have a greater level of confidence. Confident people in turn are more likely to be successful in their business and personal relationships. Simply put; if you feel better, you’ll probably do better!

At Travis Walk Dental Care, our Dallas cosmetic dentistry clients experience a significant boost of self-confidence whether they undergo complete smile transformations or a less extensive treatment.

Whether it is attractive or not, your smile is always with you. Every person you meet notices your smile immediately. Even if you never smile because you are embarrassed about the condition of your teeth, your teeth still show every time you talk.

How do you feel about the smile you present to the world? Are you comfortable with the color of your teeth? Would you like to straighten your teeth? Do have teeth with chips and cracks?

At Travis Walk Dental Care, we are dedicated to patient satisfaction. Dr. Joseph Miranda has years of experience developing customized treatment plans for creating brilliant symmetrical smiles. We treat patients of all ages in the the Metroplex, Mid-cities and Ft. Worth areas. In addition to providing premium aesthetic dentistry, we provide comprehensive family dentistry as well.

If you are not familiar with the latest tooth bleaching techniques, veneers, or adult braces, call 214-522-4330 to schedule a cosmetic dental consultation with Dr. Jospeh Miranda. We are located at 4514 Travis Street, Suite 117, Dallas, TX in Dallas. You can find more information about our cosmetic dental services at www.rusmiling.com.

Are you ready to discover what smile satisfaction can do for your self-confidence?

Celebrity Smiles in Dallas

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Veneers in Dallas How do celebrities obtain brilliant white smiles always ready for the red carpet or a close-up? Do they avoid coffee? Not likely. Every star-watching magazine is full of pictures of famous people holding Starbucks cups. Do they avoid tobacco? Some probably do, but many actors and fashion models with dazzling white smiles are smokers.

Very few people (famous and non-famous alike) with perfect teeth were born with them. (…Sure, no one is born with teeth, but you know what I mean.) Celebrities have perfect smiles because they have undergone cosmetic dentistry.

Guess what? You can also have a smile like a supermodel or television news anchor because Dr. Joseph Miranda at Travis Walk Dental Care has as much experience and training in advanced cosmetic dentistry as any Hollywood cosmetic dentist.

Dr. Mirand has been providing smile makeovers for Dallas and Ft. Worth dental clients since 1991. Tooth whitening is the most affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure. Tooth bleaching quickly perks up your teeth and makes you feel like smiling all the time!

Porcelain veneers are used often in cosmetic dental offices because they correct myriad problems. Veneers remedy misshapen teeth, cracks and chips, and discolored teeth. Teeth that have been worn down extensively can also be repaired with veneers. Preparing a tooth for a porcelain veneer is minimally invasive. The latest veneers do not require the removal of healthy enamel. Another plus: veneers are usually less expensive than complete crowns!

Tooth bleaching and veneers are just two of the many cosmetic dental procedures performed at Travis Walk Dental Care. Schedule a Dallas cosmetic dental consultation today by calling 214-522-4330. At our office, you will always receive VIP treatment, without the annoying paparazzi!

We look forward to helping you achieve a celebrity smile.

(Note that the celebrities pictured above are not affiliated with our site; they just have great smiles!)

Texas Family Dentistry

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Texas Family DentistryWe’re Travis Walk Dental Care, and we practice family dentistry in Texas.

If you are looking for a new family dentistry experience, Travis Walk Dental Care is here for you.

I would like to invite you to bring your family in to our office and see for yourself. You can find us at 4514 Travis Street, Suite 117, in Dallas, TX. We serve the Texas community including the 75205 zip code area.

Or just give us a call at 214-522-4330.

I look forward to seeing you.

-Dr. Joseph Miranda, Dentist

Dallas Dentists And Your Mouth Sores

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Dallas Dentists And Your Mouth SoresAs your local Dallas dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Sometimes mouth sores can be an issue, and while Dallas dentists often defer to an oral surgeon for extreme cases, we can help you make an assessment.

If you live in the Dallas area and have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two; come and see me. Mouth sores can be an indicator of disease, and an early assessment is the best bet. A better understanding of your mouth sores can lead quickly to comfort and a resolution. If necessary, treatment and pain relief can be offered.

There are two common types of mouth sores that are common in the Dallas area; canker sores and cold sores.

Canker sores are small ulcer-like sores with a white or gray base and a red border. They are found on the inside of the mouth and while they are not contagious, they can be painful. Typically a canker sore heals in a week or two. Antimicrobal mouth-rinses, over-the-counter topical anesthetics, and avoiding spicy and acidic foods may offer you temporary relief while your sore is healing.

The cause of a canker sores is not certain. Possible explanations range from a cut on the inside the mouth, and reactions to extreme temperatures or acids from food or drink, to fatigue, stress, and allergies. Some studies point to bacteria or viruses, or a combination of all these factors.

Cold sores, also called fever blisters or Herpes Simplex, are groups of fluid-filled blisters that often appear around the lips, sometimes appearing under the nose or around the chin. Cold sores are contagious and painful, but usually heal in about a week. Some over-the-counter anesthetics may provide relief. There are some antiviral drugs on the market that have shown promise in reducing outbreaks, but there is currently no known cure. The initial infection, known as primary herpes, often occurs before adulthood. Once the virus infects you, it may stay in your body and remain inactive or cause occasional cold sore outbreaks. Outbreaks may be triggered by a fever, sunburn, skin abrasions, stress, or exposure to extremes in temperature.

As your Dallas dentist, I can’t do much to stop canker sores or cold sores in your mouth. I can discuss the health of your mouth, and examine any causes that make your mouth sore. In some cases a change in the way you care for your mouth can reduce the chances of getting mouth sores. If you are in the Dallas, and would like to speak with a dental professional about mouth sores, area give us a call at Travis Walk Dental Care.

Our number is 214-522-4330.

Looking For A Dentist In Dallas

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Looking For A Dentist In DallasLooking For A Dentist In Dallas is sometimes a simple matter of word of mouth. The most common way for people to find a dentist in a new area such as Dallas is to ask a friend or neighbor. ‘Who is your dentist?’ is a common question. The answer is usually followed up with an explanation about whether or not your friend likes their dentist or not, and whether they would recommend their Dallas dentist to a friend.

I am Dr. Joseph Miranda, and I am a dentist serving the Dallas Texas community as a licensed dentist. We call our practice ‘Travis Walk Dental Care‘, and we welcome new patients from the Dallas area.

If you are new to the Dallas area and are looking for a Dallas dentist, please come by my dentist office in Dallas, Texas. I will be happy to spend some time with you to get to know you, and to introduce you to our classy and technologically advanced office staff.

I realize that most of our new patients will come to us by word-of-mouth referrals and our patient testimonials. It is our goal to deliver such a positive dental experience that you will be compelled to tell your friends about how happy you are with our dental service.

I look forward to meeting you.

-Dr. Joseph  Miranda, DDS