Dr. Steven W. Titensor's Blog

July 21, 2010

Dental Check Up

When is the last time you had a dental checkup? Most people in the Flower Mound area between the ages of 20 and 80 need a dental checkup every six months. If you live in Flower Mound and are at higher risk for gum disease or oral diseases, you should have your teeth checked every four months, or at least three times a year.

Come into our office, located at 1901 Long Prairie Rd., Flower Mound, TX, or give us a call to make a dental appointment. You can visit our website at http://www.SmilesBySteve.com for more information.

Most people in our Flower Mound community are in a medium to low risk category. However if you use tobacco or alcohol, eat a lot of sugar in your diet (including lots of soda), or have poor oral hygiene habits, you are likely in a higher risk category and should have your teeth checked right away.

I look at a lot of factors to determine your personal dental hygiene, and your dental outlook for your future. I want you to have the healthiest smile possible so that you can enjoy your teeth for many years without significant problems. If you live in the Flower Mound area and are ready to have your teeth checked, please give Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry a call. We offer expert general dentistry services.

Our friendly treatment staff will be ready to get you started with a dental checkup.

Talk to you soon.

—Dr. Steve Titensor, Dental check ups for the Flower Mound community. Reach us at 469-293-1040.

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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 2, 2010

Periodontal Disease in Texas

Periodontal disease in Texas is more common than you might think, and can be cured

with varying degrees of treatment depending on the severity.

What is periodontal disease? According to an article on Wikipedia, periodontal disease is ‘the name of a collection of inflammatory diseases affecting the tissues that surround and support the teeth.’

Periodontal disease, more commonly called ‘gum disease’, is an inflammation or infection of the gums. Periodontal disease can be very painful in some extreme conditions, and can limit your ability to eat normally. In some cases, periodontal disease can affect your smile, and can create cosmetic concerns.

If left untreated, periodontal disease can cause irreversible damage. When caught early and treated, periodontal disease can be little more than an inconvenience. However the best policy is to practice good dental hygiene to keep periodontal disease at bay.

One of the best ways to avoid periodontal disease is to get a regular dental check up at your local Flower Mound dentist.

Give us a call at 469-293-1040 to schedule your next dental checkup; we look forward to seeing you.

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February 16, 2010

Healthy Teeth and Your Diet

Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local Flower Moung residents.

As your Dentist, it’s my job to help you understand how to care for your teeth and to keep them healthy.

Everyone knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires regular daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your local dental practice is also necessary to keep watch for cavities and to help you maintain proper dental hygiene. We often forget that maintaining a healthy diet can also be beneficial for the health of your teeth.

A diet that includes foods that help your muscles and bones will also help you develop healthy gums and healthy teeth. Examples of local foods to include in your diet include foods rich in vitamin B such as breads and cereals. Foods rich in vitamin C, usually fruits and vegetables, help improve the health of your gums. Zinc and magnesium are also good for the health of your teeth and are found in foods like lean beef, fish, and poultry.

All foods increase the production of saliva. Saliva is important to healthy teeth because it helps to maintain the pH balance in your mouth. Maintaining this balance helps keep your teeth and gums healthy. Foods high in fiber also encourage saliva production as does the chewing of sugar-free gum. Gum, however, can damage unhealthy teeth or pull out dental fillings, so always use caution when deciding whether to chew gum and which brand to chew.

Just as certain diet choices in the Flower Mound area can be beneficial to the health of your teeth, others can be detrimental. Foods and drinks that are high in sugars are more likely to form the acids that attack your teeth and result in decay. And while table sugar is often associated with the formation of cavities, other sugars such as glucose, fructose, and maltose are also causes, and are often found in juices and sodas. Limiting the consumption of sugars to mealtimes lessens the amount of time your healthy teeth are exposed.

Making good diet choices and limiting between meal sugar consumption can improve the health of your teeth and gums.

If you would like to learn how to better care for your healthy teeth, contact contact Dr. Titensor at 469-293-1040. We would love to hear from you.

-Dr. Steve Titensor, DDS

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February 9, 2010

Flower Mound Pediatric Dentistry

If you have children in the Flower Mound area, there is no better time to consider pediatric

dentistry than right now.

The best time to start your children on a pediatric dentistry program is when their teeth first appear. This may seem a bit early, however it is a great time to become acquainted with pediatric dentistry options, learn training techniques for teaching your children, and assessing the health of your child’s teeth before problems begin.

We can also help you identify pediatric dentistry programs and services in the Flower Mound area, for you child.

If you have questions about pediatric dentistry, please give us a call at Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic, & Sedation Dentistry. My name is Dr. Steve Titensor, and my leading edge treatment in a warm and friendly atmosphere staff will be more than happy to talk with you about pediatric dentistry.

Remember: The best time to consider pediatric dentistry is while you have options. Waiting until problems appear reduces your options and misses the very reason we are concerned about pediatric dentistry; to help your child grow healthy and strong teeth that will last a lifetime.

Bring your questions to our leading edge treatment in a warm and friendly atmosphere staff at Titensor Dental. We are located at 1901 Long Prairie Road, Suite 320, in Flower Mound, TX.

We are looking forward to seeing you, and to discussing pediatric dentistry with you and your children.

‘We’re your lifelong dental health partner’

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January 3, 2010

Your Family Dentist

Steven Titensor DDS, is a family dentistry practice in Flower Mound, Texas.

You find your family dentist at 1901 Long Prairie Road, Suite 320, in Flower Mound, Texas. We serve the 75022 zip code with family dentistry.

Our specialties include restorative dentistry. We often perform a cosmetic dentistry, and sedation dentistry.

Family dentistry requires a leading edge treatment in a warm and friendly atmosphere staff. Our commitment is to provide the most comfortable care for your family. Our staff is leading edge treatment in a warm and friendly atmosphere, and ready to greet your family with a friendly smile and home town care.

We look forward to meeting you and your family.

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December 28, 2009

Texas Family Dentistry

We’re Steven Titensor DDS, and we practice family dentistry in Texas.

If you are looking for a new Texas family dentistry experience, Steven Titensor DDS is here for you.

I would like to invite you to bring your Texas family in to our office and see for yourself. You can find us at 1901 Long Prairie Road, Suite 320, in Flower Mound, Texas. We serve the California community including the 48101 zip code area.

Or just give us a call at (972) 928-2323.

I look forward to seeing you.

-Dr. Steven Titensor, Dentist

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December 16, 2009

Flower Mound Dentists And Your Mouth Sores

As your local Flower Mound dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth.

Sometimes mouth sores can be an issue, and while dentists often defer to an oral surgeon for extreme cases, we can help you make an assessment.

If you live in the Flower Mound 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 types of mouth sores that are common; 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 combinations 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 Flower Mound 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 Flower Mound area, and would like to speak with a dental professional about mouth sores, area give us a call at Steven Titensor DDS.

Our number is 469-293-1040.

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December 10, 2009

Wisdom Teeth Checkup

Wisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24 for people in the Flower Mound

community. While not always troublesome, it is important to learn as early as possible whether your wisdom teeth are coming in sideways, or otherwise impacting your other teeth.

Checking your wisdom teeth in Flower Mound is a simple and painless process, and can save you trouble down the road.

Our practice, ‘Steven Titensor DDS‘, works with patients from ages 20 to 80, and our leading edge treatment in a warm and friendly atmosphere staff can help you determine whether your wisdom teeth will need to be extracted. We can also help you determine whether your wisdom teeth will require advanced care, or if a simple procedure can solve the problem.

Wisdom teeth can be painful, and we don’t like pain at Steven Titensor DDS, It’s our goal to give you the best care and attention when checking your wisdom teeth.

If you are in the Flower Mound area and need to have your wisdom teeth checked, please stop by our office at 1901 Long Prairie Road, Suite 320, in Flower Mound, Texas. We also service the greater Dallas/Ft. Worth area, including Coppell and Lewisville.

We specialize in restorative dentistry, and often perform cosmetic dentistry. We can take a look at your wisdom teeth and help you make a healthy decision for your future.

‘We’re your lifelong dental health partner’

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