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September 30, 2011

Full Mouth Reconstruction in Lewisville

Cosmetic dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the Lewisville area.

Unlike conventional removable dentures, extensive mouth reconstruction involves strong, functional and aesthetically pleasing teeth with roots permanently anchored into the jaw bone.

You have probably heard around Lewisville about dental implants; the tooth replacement option that is, in most cases, the best possible replacement for a missing tooth. Dental implants have been used in Lewisville for many years to replace one or two missing teeth. However, they can also provide a structure for crowns, bridges, and anchored dentures that replace nearly every tooth in the mouth!

Every Lewisville smile makeover patient requires a somewhat unique combination of cosmetic dental procedures, but let’s talk about a hypothetical case involving several restorations:

‘Linda’ was a 52 year-old Lewisville patient with a mouthful of problems. She was missing most of her back teeth on both her upper and lower arch. Four of her front teeth were chipped and her gums had eroded revealing the metal bases of two old crowns.

To restore a beautiful, strong and youthful-looking smile, she would receive dental implants to anchor partial dentures for her upper and lower back teeth. After soft tissue grafts, her front teeth would receive a combination of porcelain veneers and crowns.

The result? A stunning smile, renewed confidence and no more slipping dentures!

Interested in full mouth reconstruction options? Ask our knowledgable staff about dental implants today.

Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry
http://www.SmilesBySteve.com
469-293-1040

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June 10, 2011

Dental Implants In Flower Mound

The best permanent tooth replacement treatment available to Flower Mound people who are missing teeth are dental implants.

A dental implant is a metal (ideally titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the missing root. The dental crown and supporting structure are securely and permanently attached to the rod. Titanium is amazingly strong and extremely well tolerated by the human body. There are very few instances of rejection. In fact, most Flower Mound cosmetic dentists are not familiar with any such cases.

Tooth implants offer a long-term solution to tooth loss. Are you a good Flower Mound candidate for tooth implant surgery?

Because the metal rod is anchored into the jaw bone, it is essential that you have enough healthy bone at the implant site. Dr. Steven W. Titensor can determine if you do.

Age is rarely a factor. Dental implants have proved to be successful for Flower Mound people of all ages. Dr. Steven W. Titensor provides comprehensive dental care for every member of the family.

There are a few medical issues that may affect your eligibility for implants. These include diabetes, osteoporosis, radiation therapy for cancer, parathyroid disorders, bone disorders and leukemia. The presence of one or more of these conditions does not necessarily mean an implant cannot work for you; discuss any health issues with Dr. Steven W. Titensor during your implant dentistry consultation.

Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry is located at 1901 Long Prairie Rd., Flower Mound, TX. Call 469-293-1040 to schedule an implant consultation.

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May 27, 2011

Save Money With Dental Implants at Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry

Q: For Lewisville 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 Lewisville cosmetic 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 Lewisville 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. An implant bonds chemically with the jaw bone and helps maintain its stability.

To schedule a dental implant consultation, call Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry at 469-293-1040. In addition to cosmetic dentistry, we provide comprehensive general dentistry for families in the Lewisville, Texas area.

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September 16, 2010

Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry on 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 cosmetic dentistry 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 dentistry is a safe and effective treatment for tooth loss.

To learn more about dental implants, call Dr. Steven W. Titensor at 469-293-1040. The friendly professionals at Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry in Flower Mound provide world-class dental treatment for patients in Flower Mound, Dallas, Coppell and the surrounding areas.

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July 8, 2010

Hate Your Dentures?

Perhaps you have heard or seen the Dallas dental industry’s advertising about dental implants. Most Flower Mound dentists claim that dental implant dentures can change your life. Does this sound like hype? Exaggeration?

Let’s look at the facts about dental implant anchored dentures in Dallas:

Chewing: An oral implant denture can restore up to 95 percent of normal chewing function. How important is chewing? Can you chew easily with your current full or partial denture? Can you bite apples? When was the last time you ate a raw carrot?

Fit: Implant anchored dentures stay in place. An implant denture doesn’t slide around in your mouth and cause sores. Implant denture wearers who exercise regularly especially appreciate this benefit.

Appearance: How does your smile look? Can you smile confidently? How many denture wearers love their smile? Implant anchored dentures look like natural teeth. They don’t move when you smile, eat, talk, bike, swim, dance, golf, ski; you get the idea.

Bone health: When teeth are extracted, bone recession can occur over time (in fact, this happens in almost every case). Because a titanium implant is an artificial ‘tooth root’ inserted into your jaw bone, your bone has a better chance of staying healthy. If there are no other adverse conditions present, your jaw bone should remain strong and dense, just as if the original tooth root were there.

If you hate your dentures and live in Lewisville or Grapevine, why don’t you come in for a consultation about dental implants and mini-implants? We can discuss all the particulars including procedure specifics, healing time and dental implant cost. Then you can decide for yourself if Implant dentures will, as promised, change your life.

Here is our contact information:

Dr. Steven W. Titensor DDS
Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry
1901 Long Prairie Rd., Flower Mound, TX
Flower Mound, Texas 75022

http://www.SmilesBySteve.com

469-293-1040

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June 23, 2010

Live Better With Dental Implants in Flower Mound

Ill-fitting dentures cause more problems for Dallas denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Though they certainly look better than a toothless mouth, in practical terms they leave much to be desired because they affect two essential activities: eating and talking.

Unfortunately, many frustrated Coppell denture wearers have quit dining in restaurants or engaging in social activities because they are afraid their dentures will slip.

Implant dental procedures at Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry in Flower Mound are allowing former Lewisville denture patients to re-engage in life.

Consider the advantages of implant anchored dentures:

They are stable because the implant is anchored in the bone.
Your denture is fixed, it will not move around in your mouth.
They prevent bone loss that typically occurs when teeth are removed.
They eliminate the necessity of regular denture relines.
They do not irritate gums.
No denture adhesive is required.

Our Lewisville dental implant bone clients who have replaced their traditional dentures with implant overdentures enthusiastically say that the dental implant cost was more than worth it.

Do you want to eat normally again? What is the value of maintaining your facial shape? Can you put a price on confidence?

If you want more information about dental implants, call 469-293-1040 to schedule an implant tooth consultation with Dr. Steven W. Titensor. Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry is located at 1901 Long Prairie Rd., Flower Mound, TX. We have been providing advanced Dallas dental care since 1986.

Committed to Excellence

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March 23, 2010

Local Dentistry in Flowermound

Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry specializes in local dentistry to provide that special, local dental care to our Flower Mound, Texas dental patients.

Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry provides local dentistry to the city of Flower Mound in the state of Texas. We also provide local dentistry services to our neighboring areas including Coppell and Lewisville.

Our most popular local dentistry procedure is porcelain veneers, however we also perform dental implants.

You can contact Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry about porcelain veneers or dental implants, or any other local dentistry service by calling us at 469-293-1040.

If you live in the 75022 zip code area, and are looking for a ‘home town dentist’ who provides local dentistry to the Flower Mound, Texas area, click on any of the links on this page, give us a call at 469-293-1040, or stop by and visit. You can find us at 1901 Long Prairie Rd., Suite 320, in Flower Mound, Texas.

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March 16, 2010

Flower Mound Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants and Dental Bridges

When my Flower Mound clients ask me about tooth restoration, I usually tell

them about fixed (or ‘traditional’) dental bridges or tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth (called a ‘pontic’) is fused to porcelain crowns on either side of the missing tooth.

Tooth replacement has been a highly requested procedure at my dental practice. Patients have expressed concern about tooth replacement for many years. Most of my questions have to do with the strength of the tooth replacement, and durability.

Dental implants are also popular concern for my 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 Flower Moundtooth restoration patients. My Texas cosmetic dentistry patients appreciate the fact that I stay up to date on the latest advancements in tooth replacement 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 dental patients have been treated successfully with these tooth restoration alternatives.

Call Steve Titensor DDS and ask to schedule an evaluation for Texas tooth restoration. You can schedule your tooth restoration by calling us at 469-293-1040.

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March 9, 2010

Bright and Healthy Smiles

It doesn’t take a great deal of research to understand that bright and healthy smiles are more

attractive. Everybody in Texas likes to see a great smile, and having a great smile is not only healthy for your mouth, but healthy for your self esteem, too.

I’m Dr. Steve Titensor, and I am a Dentist serving the Flower Mound community with dental services including cosmetic dentistry. We call our practice ‘Titensor Dentistry’.

If you are looking for a dentist, please contact us. I am currently accepting new Texas dental patients and would love to share with you some new and inexpensive ways to improve your bright and healthy smile.

I know the value of a bright and healthy smile, and can help you improve your smile with our Texas dentistry services including cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and porcelain veneers; just three of the many dental services we provide at Titensor Dental.

Give me a call today, I am looking forward to hearing from you.

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February 23, 2010

Flower Mound Cosmetic Dentistry at Steven Titensor DDS

Do you have a damaged tooth that causes you embarrassment? Even if all your other teeth are nicely shaped and pearly white, guess what other people notice? Yep, the ugly duckling. You have probably experienced that yourself when you have looked at a smile that contains one discolored tooth. No matter how hard you try, the unsightly one is impossible to ignore.

A beautiful smile is an important component of your overall appearance. Unattractive teeth draw the eye away from other pleasing features such as thick shiny hair, gorgeous eyes or a peaches and cream complexion.

Fortunately, there are several cosmetic dental procedures to restore or repair one or more teeth. At Steven Titensor DDS in Flower Mound, we can complete most of them in one short visit. Think about it; you could achieve a stunning smile in less than an afternoon!

Veneers, Bonding and Cosmetic Implant Dentistry
Dental bonding is an affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure available in Flower Mound at Titensor Dental. We use dental bonding in a variety of applications. In addition to repairing damage, dental bonding can close gaps between teeth. Porcelain veneers are another minimally invasive cosmetic fix. Like cosmetic dental bonding, veneers correct chips, cracks and improve tooth shape.

What if your problem is not an unattractive tooth but a missing tooth? Don’t despair, a beautiful smile is still possible with dental implants.

For more information about veneers, bonding, implants and other cosmetic denistry procedures, call Dr. Steve Titensor DDS at 469-293-1040. We are conveniently located at 1901 Long Prairie Road, Suite 320, in Flower Mound, TX. We look forward to showing you cosmetic dentistry ‘before after’ pictures.

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