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February 23, 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 Colin Yoshida DDS at (972) 355-9545. We would love to hear from you.

-Dr. Steve Titensor, DDS

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February 17, 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 (972) 355-9545.

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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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October 13, 2009

Dentistry for Children in Flower Mound

For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised Texas parents to begin children’s dentist visits before the third birthday. The AAP now advises Flower Mound parents to take their toddler to a Texas dentist before their first birthday, or about six months after their first tooth appears.

Why? Prevention, prevention, prevention! Sadly, Flower Mound dentists find advanced tooth decay in very young children.

High-risk children should be seen as early as possible. Following are some of the risk factors:

Sleeping with a bottle
Drinking juice continually during the day
Abnormal tooth development
Thumb sucking
Tooth grinding
A mother with significant tooth decay
Other health problems

To talk to us about pediatric dentistry, call (972) 355-9545. Dentist Dr. Steven Titensor at Titensor Dentistry can advise you on your next steps for your pediatric dentistry. We also pamper busy Flower Mound parents who come to Titensor Dentistry for general and cosmetic dentistry. If you are between the ages of 20 and 80, we would love to provide you with the most advanced dental care in Flower Mound.

Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry
1901 Long Prairie Road, Suite 320
Flower Mound, Texas 75022
http://www.smilesbysteve.com/
(972) 355-9545

Our most popular procedure is cosmetic dentistry, and many of our patient may not know that we offer sedation dentistry.

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October 1, 2009

Saving Teeth in Flower Mound

When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled Flower Mound dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is often the only way to save the tooth.

Steven Titensor DDS: (972) 355-9545

During a root canal procedure (or endodontic treatment) the soft tissue in the root of the tooth is removed. This tissue contains veins, arteries and lymph vessels. Once the roots are cleaned out and widened, they are filled with a special rubber material. The root canal is only the first step in the complete tooth restoration. After the root canal, without a crown, the tooth will become dry and brittle. The final steps are the core build up and crown.

At Steve Titensor DDS, we fabricate strong, natural-looking crowns that blend perfectly with the surrounding teeth. With proper oral hygiene and regular visits to a Flower Mound dentist, a tooth with a filled root can often function problem-free for the rest of a patient’s life.

I am Dentist Dr. Steven Titensor. I have been practicing dentistry since 1986. During that time I have seen hundreds of teeth saved by this effective dental procedure. Root canal therapy at Steve Titensor DDS in Flower Mound has a very high success rate.

Because teeth with infected pulp tissue often cause no symptoms, it is important to have regular dental examinations. I can determine which (if any) teeth have infected roots. If the infection in the soft pulp tissue is left untreated, it can progress to a point where the tooth cannot be saved. Is it time for a thorough dental exam? Call our office at (972) 355-9545.

Call Steve Titensor DDS immediately if one of your teeth is screaming for attention!

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September 8, 2009

Children’s Dental Health in Flower Mound

For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised Texas parents to begin children’s dentist visits before the third birthday.

The AAP now advises parents to take their toddler to a Texas dentist before their first birthday, or about six months after their first tooth appears.

Why? Prevention, prevention, prevention! Sadly, Flower Mound dentists find advanced tooth decay in very young children.

High-risk children should be seen as early as possible. Following are some of the risk factors:

Sleeping with a bottle
Drinking juice continually during the day
Abnormal tooth development
Thumb sucking
Tooth grinding
A mother with significant tooth decay
Other health problems

To talk to us about pediatric dentistry, call (972) 355-9545. Children love Dentist Dr. Steve Titensor at Steve Titensor DDS. We also pamper busy Flower Mound parents who come to Steve Titensor DDS for general and cosmetic dentistry. If you are between the ages of 20 and 80, we would love to provide you with the most advanced dental care in Flower Mound.

Steve Titensor DDS
1901 Long Prairie Road, Suite 320
Flower Mound, TX 75022
http://www.smilesbysteve.com/
(972) 355-9545
sedation dentistry

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