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261 E. Southlake Blvd. | Southlake, TX 76092
1810-A S. Bowen Rd | Arlington, TX 76013

March 21, 2012

Dental Treatment under the Microscope

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You may have wondered what makes it possible for Dr. Ravi Doctor to do such detailed work, especially when it comes to restorative dentistry. Often, it’s because of the dental microscope he uses.

Dr. Doctor uses a microscope from Global Surgical™ Corporation, a company dedicated to providing medical professional with tools that meet a special need. With it, he’s able to see what he couldn’t otherwise, which allows him to provide better, more personalized treatment to you, the patient.

Instances where Dr. Doctor might use his microscope vary but might include:

  • During placement of crowns, porcelain veneers, and amalgam and composite fillings
  • While taking impressions
  • During Gum contouring procedures
  • While polishing or finishing dental restorations
  • While looking for or treating dental caries
  • Treating gum disease
  • Evaluation after cementation

To find out more about any of Global’s many helpful tools, please visit their website. And if you’re ready to come in for your next visit, where you’ll be able to see Dr. Doctor’s microscope in action, call either our Arlington or Southlake dental office today to schedule an appointment. Dr. Doctor serves patients from all throughout the DFW metroplex.

March 1, 2012

Providing Relief from Anxiety with Oral Sedation

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For some people, what’s keep them form a healthy a smile is a busy schedule. For others, it’s fear or anxiety.

There’s not always much you can do about a full calendar, but the same can’t be said for anxiety. At Dr. Ravi Doctor’s Southlake and Arlington dental offices, we offer a full range of sedation dentistry options, including oral sedation, to help patients with dental anxiety.

What is oral sedation?

Oral sedation is a safe, effective sedation option for soothing anxious patients and can be used alongside nitrous oxide, another popular sedation option.

Here’s how it works.

During your consultation, Dr. Doctor will prescribe one or more oral sedation tablet for you. Then, on the day of your return appointment, you’ll just need to take your prescription as directed. As it takes effect, you’ll find yourself in a relaxed and restful state.

Because oral sedation is a form of conscious sedation you’ll still be awake during your appointment and able to answer questions. But because you’ll feel so at ease, Dr. Doctor and our team will be able to complete longer procedures, keeping you from having to schedule more than one visit. And when your appointment is over and your sedation has worn off, you’ll remember little to nothing about your appointment.

If you’ve put off going to the dentist because of anxiety or fear, please don’t wait any longer. Dr. Doctor can help you overcome what’s holding you back so that you can have a healthy smile and a healthier life.

Call either our Southlake or our Arlington office today to schedule a visit with us. We serve patients from all throughout the DFW metroplex.

February 2, 2012

February Is Dental Health Month!

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A healthy smile is vital, and not just because it breeds confidence—it’s important for your overall health. Problems ranging from heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetic complications, and premature birth have all been connected to poor oral health.

So we’ll say it again: a healthy smile is vital.

And what better time to come in for your next visit than February, which is Dental Health Month. All this month, patients who keep their regular visit with Dr. Ravi Doctor will receive one FREE oral cancer screening ($50.00 value), and will have a chance to win a FREE Sonicare Toothbrush ($175.00 value).

Achieve Your Optima Oral Health with Regular Checkups and Cleanings

During your visit us, Dr. Doctor will check your smile for signs of gum disease and tooth decay, in addition to bruxism and TMJ dysfunction. We’ll also complete your oral cancer screening this month free of charge, if you keep your appointment. And finally, we’ll thoroughly clean your teeth and gums to help prevent decay or periodontal disease.

All of these steps will help you safeguard your smile’s future and achieve optimal oral health, which is what we want for each and every one of our patients.

Schedule Your February Visit Today

If it’s time for your next appointment, call either our Arlington or Southlake office today. We want to help patients from throughout the entire DFW metroplex have a smile that they’ll want to share with those around them.

Get in touch with us today!

December 16, 2011

Have You Been Told You’re Not A Candidate For Dental Implants? Bone Grafting and Dr. Ravi Doctor May Be Your Solution!

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If you’ve been told that dental implants aren’t for you, a bone grafting procedure may be able to help you. Call Dr. Doctor’s Arlington or Southlake dental office to schedule a consultation visit with us. We serve patients from Arlington, Southlake, and the DFW metroplex.

Strengthen Your Jaw with Bone Grafting from Dr. Doctor

Dental implants are a great restorative option for qualified candidates. They let patients enjoy a strong, functional bite that acts just like a natural smile and can be cared for with regular brushing and flossing.

Not every patient is a candidate for dental implants, though. Which is why, at Dr. Ravi Doctor’s Southlake and Arlington offices, patients who aren’t candidates for dental implants can find hope with a bone graft.

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December 1, 2011

Dental Implants 101: What Are Dental Implants?

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Dental implants are a revolutionary solution for restoring a single tooth or an entire smile. They’re made from biocompatible materials, and are able to restore functionality better than other reconstructive solutions, like traditional crowns, bridges, or dentures.

What’s the secret to their success? Well, there’s really no secret at all.

Dental implants come in two parts. The first is the restored tooth (or teeth); the second is the implant post. It’s the implant’s job to act as a replacement root, securing your restoration as firmly as a natural root would. It does this by interacting with your jawbone, stimulating the growth of new bone tissue. Without either a natural root or a replacement root to stimulate new bone growth, that particular part of your jawbone would begin to atrophy, leading to further tooth loss over time as the jawbone weakens.

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November 1, 2011

Invisalign Is a Clear Orthodontic Choice for Patients of Dr. Ravi Doctor

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If you’re an adult—especially a busy professional—and have a misaligned smile, you may feel trapped. You want straighter teeth, but you don’t want to spend the next few years with bracket-and-wire braces.

The good news is you don’t have to. With Invisalign clear braces, that straighter smile you’ve dreamed of can be yours, minus the inconvenience of traditional orthodontics.

The Benefits of Invisalign

Invisalign clear braces use a series of clear, custom-made acrylic aligners to achieve stunning results.

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October 31, 2011

International Congress on Oral Implantologists

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Dr. Ravi Doctor is proud to announce that as of October 5th, 2011, he has officially earned Mastership status with the International Congress on Oral Implantologists (ICOI).

The awarding of Mastership status is an honor which a professional society such as the ICOI bestows on a dental professional involved in dental implant treatment.  The ICOI has a Mastership program in which active members are encouraged to achieve Mastership status through their efforts in education, research and actual clinical experience.

The International Congress of Oral Implantologists is a tax-exempt, non-profit, worldwide dental educational organization.  It is dedicated to communicating scientific knowledge and improving the clinical practice of dental implantology worldwide.  The ICOI has public information programs, publishes a bimonthly journal and a quarterly newsletter.  It conducts numberous scientific symposia each year and supports research and education through it Implant Dentistry Research and Education and Foundation (IDREF).

October 28, 2011

Invisalign Party

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We want you to join the Dental Evolution with Dr. Ravi Doctor and celebrate $1700 OFF Invisalign! Consultations for Invisalign start at 9:00AM in our Southlake office, and will go until the Party starts at 5:00PM.
We are also celebrating Dr. Ravi Doctor being voted “Top Cosmetic Dentist” by his peers for 8 years in a row (as seen in Fort Worth, Texas Magazine) as well as his selection by his peers to appear in the upcoming December issue of Texas Monthly’s “Super Dentists”.
Some come celebrate with us and enjoy champagne, Hors d’oeuvres, live music, and FREE Zoom whitening drawings, as well as photo ops with “Miss Southlake” Elise Martinez, “Miss Teen Southlake” Brittany Tew, former “Miss Southlake” Cristie Kibler, and Miss Southlake chairperson Heather Bruce from 5:00-10:00PM!
Call today to book your consultation for Invisalign, 817-274-8667!  Also, don’t forget that we have our New Patient Specials, which include an Exam, X-Rays, Simple Cleaning and a Custom-Fit, Take Home Whitening System, all for only $99!!  We hope to see you here!

September 20, 2011

Hookah Smoking Isn’t an Innocent Activity

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Many think of hookah smoking as an innocent activity. Often practiced in restaurants, coffee bars, or other kinds of businesses, it is a fairly harmless thing to do. The tobacco used in hookah smoking even comes in a variety of fruit flavors, making it seem all the more harmless.

But whether it seems like it or not, hookah smoking is still smoking. And smoking is never a good idea.

As Rankin (2011) wrote in a recent Texas Dental Journal article, “At the environmental level, side stream (second hand) smoke from a single hookah session contains approximately four times the carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, four times the volatile aldehydes, and thirty times the carbon monoxide of a single cigarette. Exhaled mainstream smoke from a typical one-hour hookah session generate ambient carcinogens and toxicants equivalent to two to ten cigarette smokers” (p. 441-445).

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January 8, 2010

Welcome to Dr. Doctor’s Blog!

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Consider this blog your news resource for information about oral health, dental procedures and technology, and what’s happening at your dentist’s office. We believe communication is key to building great doctor-patient relationships, and this dental blog is intended to keep us in touch with you. The best part is, you can simply bookmark this page in your browser, then visit whenever you like! Stay tuned for regular posts that will keep you informed.

If you need to schedule an appointment or are “interviewing” us as your potential new dental provider, call today! You may also want to review information about us here.