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March 9, 2012

Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry Smile Makeovers: It’s Not Just About Your Teeth

I have been creating spectacular smiles at my Coppell cosmetic dental practice since 1986. Each one of my Coppell smile makeover clients values their new smile almost as much as I value their trust.

My loyal patients, along with my dedicated dental team, have made my professional career particularly rewarding.

Working as a cosmetic dentist in Coppell is more than just a job. Likewise, a smile makeover is more than straight, white, beautiful teeth – though that’s a big deal in itself!

My Coppell cosmetic dentistry clients report that their new smile affects many areas of their life. Some have noticed increased effectiveness in their profession. Others enjoy a richer social life because they are now able to smile, laugh, and eat without self-consciousness.

One of my Coppell patients who had been embarrassed by his damaged teeth for years says his new youthful smile has given him greater confidence and ambition.

Hello, I’m Dr. Steven W. Titensor of Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry. At our practice, we expertly perform the most advanced cosmetic dental procedures available including teeth whitening, clear braces, dental crowns and bridges, porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, gum contouring, and crown lengthening. We also even offer halitosis treatment for bad breath.

Only need a cleaning? Our hygienists perform the most thorough deep cleanings for our clients whose healthy smiles need nothing else.

If you don’t currently have a general dentist, we invite you to visit our Coppell cosmetic dentistry practice and discuss your dental goals. To schedule an exam, cleaning, or consultation, contact us today at 469-293-1040.

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March 2, 2012

Remake Your Flower Mound Smile With Bonding And Shaping

Hello Flower Mound friends of Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry! When you think about getting into shape, your teeth are probably not the first body parts that come to mind. But your Flower Mound cosmetic dentist may be able to improve your smile with bonding and enamel shaping, and you won’t even have to join a gym!

I’m Dr. Steven W. Titensor, an experienced Flower Mound cosmetic and general dentist, and today on my dental blog I want to explain a little more about these relatively conservative cosmetic dentistry procedures that can improve your smile without major remodeling.

Bonding is a great way to improve the appearance of teeth that are cracked, stained, broken, chipped, or have large spaces between them. When teeth are bonded, your Flower Mound dentist applies tooth-colored materials, and “bonds” them to the tooth surface.

Usually used in conjunction with bonding, enamel shaping is the process of modifying teeth by contouring or removing enamel. Something my Flower Mound patients love about enamel shaping is that it’s quick, painless, and the often dramatic results are immediate.

If you are looking for quality, affordable Flower Mound dental care, give us a call at 469-293-1040. Our friendly and advanced dental team would be happy to answer any questions you have about any of our cosmetic or restorative dentistry procedures such as veneers and tooth whitening. We would love to explain the latest advances in sedation dentistry, porcelain veneers, and Invisalign clear braces and let you see our gallery of before and after photos of smile makeovers.

If it has been a while since you have treated your teeth to a deep cleaning, call today to book an appointment with the most gentle yet thorough dental hygienists in Flower Mound!

Dr. Steven W. Titensor
Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry
1901 Long Prairie Rd
Flower Mound, Texas 75022
469-293-1040
http://www.smilesbysteve.com/about.html

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February 24, 2012

Your Lewisville Dentist And Cleaning Your Teeth

The Lone Star State is known for its beautiful smiles, and our local Lewisville community is no exception. Keeping your teeth clean is an important factor in maintaining your beautiful smile. One of the benefits of regularly visiting your local Lewisville area family dentist is a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your brushing habits.

Our Lewisville dental hygienist helps you keep your teeth clean by assessing the condition of your teeth, and recommending improvements to your daily teeth cleaning habits. Our oral hygienist can also professionally clean and polish your teeth at your regular Lewisville dental check up. You should schedule a general dentistry check up every six months.

I am Dr. Steve Titensor and I work at Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry. We specialize in cosmetic and sedation dentistry in the Lewisville community, and the surrounding areas.

Cleaning your teeth in Lewisville is the simple task of removing plaque (a sticky deposit that gets left on teeth in which bacteria thrives) and tartar (a calcium deposit that forms on teeth and aids in tooth decay). This is done by brushing regularly with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, and flossing. Brushing and flossing at least twice each day can keep plaque and tartar from building up on your teeth and results in cleaner, healthier teeth. A regular visit to your local Lewisville dental hygienist will help you stay on top of problems that can go unseen, such as gum disease.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends visiting your local Lewisville dentist at least once every 6 months for a regular dental check up and teeth cleaning. These regular visits to your Lewisville dentist potentially prevent the undetected development of problems that can occur from neglecting to clean your teeth.

To keep that beautiful Lewisville smile in good shape, come in for a cosmetic dental check up and teeth cleaning.

Call Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry in Flower Mound Texas to make an appointment. You can reach us right now at 469-293-1040.

-Dr. Steve Titensor

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February 17, 2012

Tooth Decay in Flower Mound?

At Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in both techniques and materials have made the ‘impossible’ not only possible, but affordable for everyone in Flower Mound as well.

Dr. Steven W. Titensor has been restoring teeth since 1986. Ongoing training is essential for staying on the cutting edge of the cosmetic dentistry industry.

Decay is the most common Flower Mound dental problem and the second most common disease in the nation (number one is the common cold). If you have one or more teeth with decay, it’s time to take care of them.

Fillings, inlays, onlays and dental crowns are used to restore teeth for our Flower Mound cosmetic dental patients. Even the most basic procedure – filling a cavity – has evolved. There are several types of new materials available including porcelain and composite resin. Each has specific strengths and aesthetic considerations. Flower Mound patients who replace silver amalgam with tooth-colored fillings love getting the metal out of their smile.

Inlays and onlays are more extensive restorations. There are two types: direct or indirect. Direct inlays and onlays are made in your Flower Mound cosmetic dental office on the spot and applied in one visit. Indirect inlays and onlays are fabricated in a dental lab. They usually require a second visit but the results are well worth the extra trip.

When a Flower Mound area client has a tooth that cannot be restored with an inlay or an onlay, a natural-looking crown is the answer. At Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry, we create crowns that blend in perfectly with the rest of your teeth. Let us show you some photos of patients who have received smile makeovers – you will not see any “Chiclet” crowns that stick out like a sore thumb. In fact, you won’t be able to tell which of our Flower Mound dental clients have crowns.

Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry is located at 1901 Long Prairie Rd in Flower Mound. Dr. Steven W. Titensor is currently accepting new patients. Call 469-293-1040 to schedule a general dentistry consultation.

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February 10, 2012

Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry Tooth Tips For Traveling

If you live in the Coppell area and are planning to take a vacation or business trip soon, I recommend you coordinate your dental care with your travel schedule. It’s always a good idea to have a checkup with your Coppell general dentist prior to leaving on long vacations, especially if your trip is taking you to developing areas without good dental care options. This quick checkup will help you be sure that your mouth is ready to travel.

More importantly, if you have any cosmetic dental procedures scheduled before you leave, discuss it with your Coppell dentist. A large number of dental procedures are actually surgical procedures. This means that your body will need more time to heal than you may realize.

Also, if you’re leaving the Coppell area by plane, you should be aware that changes in the cabin pressure of the airplane may cause tooth pain or discomfort for patients who have just had oral surgery. In addition, make sure you are aware of any necessary follow-up appointments with your Coppell restorative dentistry professional before you schedule a vacation.

I’m Dr. Steven W. Titensor and I want Coppell residents to be informed about their dental care. My Coppell area practice offers:

cosmetic dentistry
dental implants
sedation dentistry
porcelain veneers
Invisalign clear braces

If you are looking for general dental care or quality cosmetic dentistry in Coppell or the surrounding areas, please call us today and let our friendly staff take care of you.

Dr. Steven W. Titensor
Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry
1901 Long Prairie Rd
Flower Mound, Texas
469-293-1040
http://www.SmilesBySteve.com

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February 3, 2012

Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry in Flower Mound Cares For Teeth

Dentists in Flower Mound are concerned with your oral health and thus care about the condition of your mouth and all of your many teeth. At Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry we recognize that your teeth help you both eat and speak. You use your teeth to tear, scrape, and chew food, as well as to form words with your tongue. Teeth are an important part of your oral health and Flower Mound cosmetic dentist Dr. Steven Titensor wants to help keep your mouth and teeth healthy.

We humans have two sets of teeth in our lifetime. The first set are your ‘primary teeth’, which many folks around Flower Mound often call ‘baby teeth’. Baby teeth typically start to come in at about 6 months old. An average healthy mouth for a Flower Mound resident has a total of 20 primary teeth by about age 5.

Your primary teeth will eventually fall out and new teeth known as ‘permanent teeth’ will grow in. Permanent teeth typically begin to come in around age 6 for most Flower Mound residents, but every person is unique and it could be a little earlier or later. By about age 13 an average healthy mouth should have 28 of the total 32 permanent teeth. The last four permanent teeth may or may not come, but typically come in between the ages of 17 and 21 if they do. Because of the late age that these last teeth come in they are commonly called ‘wisdom teeth’.

Many adults in the city of Flower Mound have their wisdom teeth pulled out because these teeth can be problematic to your oral health, such as crowding a mouth. Other adults in the Flower Mound area may not have these teeth pulled out because they are not causing problems. If you are concerned about the state of your wisdom teeth, you can visit our local Flower Mound office and we can help you make a decision.

Caring for all of your teeth whether you are young and have 20 primary teeth or are an adult and have 28 to 32 permanent teeth is important for your overall health. Visiting your Flower Mound family dentist regularly, and brushing and flossing daily are great ways to care for your many teeth.

Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry located in Flower Mound, cares about you oral health and teeth. We can be reached by phone at 469-293-1040.

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January 27, 2012

Do You Have Sore Gums?

Every Lewisville dentistry patient’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are diligent about oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t affect your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems.

Gingivitis is the term for the mild gum disease. At Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry, we routinely discover gingivitis in Lewisville clients who are not even aware they have the condition.

The first signs of gingivitis are swollen, sore gums.

It is important for our Lewisville dental patients to understand that it is not normal for gums to bleed when they are brushed or flossed. If you haven’t had an oral examination in a while and live in the Lewisville area, call Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry at 469-293-1040. Dr. Steven W. Titensor thoroughly exams teeth and gums and takes time to discuss the results and recommendations with each general dentistry patient.

Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry is a full-service dental practice at 1901 Long Prairie Rd in Flower Mound. We provide comprehensive general and cosmetic dentistry for clients who live in Lewisville and the nearby communities.

During your dentist consultation, we can discuss any cosmetic or restorative procedures in which you are interested. Some of the Lewisville procedures that we use to create perfect smiles are porcelain veneers, orthodontics, dental implants and tooth whitening. Our hygienists are skilled professionals who perform the ultimate in dental deep-cleanings.

Oral health and overall health go hand in hand. Schedule a dental consultation today by calling 469-293-1040 or visiting us online at http://www.SmilesBySteve.com.

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January 20, 2012

Flower Mound Dental News: Regular Cleanings And Heart Health

Visiting Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry in Flower Mound for regular general dentistry check-ups and cleanings every six months can seem inconvenient and unnecessary at times, but you may benefit in ways you never imagined.

A recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years were 24 percent less likely to have a heart attack, compared to those who skipped appointments.

While the study could simply confirm that those Flower Mound people who dutifully schedule regular dental cleanings also practice healthy habits like exercising and eating right, there is additional evidence of a relationship between oral health and heart health.

Common problems like inflammation with gum disease are linked to hardening of the arteries and other tissue inflammations which can lead to heart attacks and strokes.

Former American Heart Association President Ralph Sacco, MD, (who did not participate in the study mentioned previously) said:

‘Something as simple as having good dental hygiene – brushing, flossing, and having regular cleanings – may be good for your heart and brain health.’

While the study found that patients who schedule cleanings yearly reap the most health benefits, Steven W. Titensor of Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry recommends coming in for check-ups and cleanings every six months to catch potential problems early, saving Flower Mound patients time and money. Regular cosmetic dental cleanings also brighten and whiten teeth, making your smile look its best.

To schedule a deep cleaning with friendly dental hygienist at Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry, call 469-293-1040 today!

Steven W. Titensor
Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry
1901 Long Prairie Rd
Flower Mound, Texas 75022
469-293-1040
http://www.SmilesBySteve.com

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January 13, 2012

Is Cosmetic Dentistry For You?

Many of the people who visit Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry have questions about Flower Mound cosmetic dentistry. It seems that everyone is interested in how a smile makeover can affect them, but there are many questions that only your local Flower Mound dentist can answer.

While Flower Mound cosmetic dentistry is not the answer for everyone, new developments in the industry have made it safe, affordable, and worth your consideration.

If you have questions about how Flower Mound cosmetic dentistry can change your smile, fix a blemish, or repair a broken tooth or uneven gum line, give me a call. I am Dr. Steven W. Titensor, and I can help give you a personalized answer to your Flower Mound cosmetic and family dentistry questions.

Stop by our office at 1901 Long Prairie Rd in Flower Mound, Texas, and spend a few minutes with me or my friendly, advanced staff. We’ll be happy to answer your questions about Flower Mound cosmetic and restorative dentistry. We can also give you an oral assessment to determine whether Flower Mound cosmetic dentistry is right for you, and if it will give you the results you are hoping for.

Often we can achieve great results without resorting to painful procedures that require longer recovery times. Most Flower Mound cosmetic dentistry problems can be solved in a single visit to Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry, and require only a couple of hours to recover.

Some Flower Mound dentistry procedures require multiple visits to our office. We can help you determine the level of cosmetic dentistry you will need to get the smile you want, and will answer all of your questions about the procedures taking place.

We can even help you work out a payment process for your treatment, working with your insurance company to make sure you are covered before we begin.

We want you to be comfortable with any dental decisions you make. Give us a call, we are ready to answer your questions about Flower Mound cosmetic and general dentistry.

—Dr. Steve Titensor
469-293-1040

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January 6, 2012

Flower Mound Dental News: What To Expect After Wisdom Teeth Extraction

For the 65 percent of Flower Mound adults who develop wisdom teeth in their late teens or early twenties, Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry generally recommends removal. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth, nerves and, due to their awkward positioning, can increase risk of tooth decay and gum disease. They often come in crooked, crowding the other teeth and affecting the bite.

Wisdom teeth are also difficult to clean, especially if they do not fully erupt, which is a common problem for most Flower Mound teens and young adults who discover them. This can cause infection, as bacteria can be trapped under the skin where brushing and flossing is difficult.

After removal, Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry recommends Flower Mound wisdom teeth extraction patients carefully follow the instructions given.

Bleeding is inevitable and should be expected to last up to three days. Rinsing is counter-productive, but firm pressure should be applied by biting down on the gauze pads to help stop the bleeding.

Swelling following wisdom teeth removal is a sign that the healing process is progressing normally. Swelling that recedes and then re-appears after a few weeks, however, is a sign of infection and should be treated immediately.

Dr. Steven W. Titensor recommends an examination seven to ten days after the extraction to make sure the wounds are clean and there are no complications. An antibiotic wash can be applied if infection is present.

Keep in mind that many complications can be avoided if the Flower Mound patient has his or her wisdom teeth removed at an earlier age.

To schedule a cosmetic dental exam or a wisdom teeth consultation contact our Flower Mound dental practice today.

Dr. Steven W. Titensor
Titensor Family, Implant, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry
1901 Long Prairie Rd
Flower Mound, Texas 75022
469-293-1040
http://www.smilesbysteve.com/about.html

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