Conquer the Oral Hygiene Aisle

We’ve all been there, standing in the dental care aisle overwhelmed by the selection of items when you ask yourself, ‘Which one should I choose?!’ From manual to electric toothbrushes to special floss and even whitening trays, it’s easy to get lost on the ‘hype’ of a product rather than its actual effectiveness. Everyone is different, so it’s difficult to just say this product is the best. Most importantly, you need to find what works best for you, which may begin with a few mistakes, but will eventually be extremely beneficial to you and your family. When shopping keep three things in mind: Soft bristle toothbrush: Hard ones can slowly wear away your enamel Fluoride toothpaste: Will help control tooth decay (Fluoride soaks in and strengthens teeth) Floss, Floss, FLOSS!: Flossing gets between the teeth and gets what your toothbrush can’t! The choice of floss is yours-scented, unscented, waxed or not, the job is still the same. So the next time you go the grocery store, don’t panic! You can conquer the Oral Hygiene Aisle. If you have more questions about dental products, toothbrushes, floss, or your overall dental care, feel free to contact our Downtown Austin Tx Dental Office or our Lakeway Tx Dental Office. We offer a full range of dental services from general dental care to cosmetic dentistry and more!

Flash your smile contest

Come join us on Facebook and vote for your favorite picture in our Flash your Smile Contest!
Click on the Facebook Link, Like our Austin & Lakeway Dentist - Tejas Patel, DDS Page, and then vote for your favorite! There are some great contestants! Dr Patel is a cosmetic dentist in Austin Tx and serves patients from all over Austin Tx and Lakeway Tx.

Resource for dental questions

We're excited to be a part of the Dental Find Network of Dentists. Check out www.dentalfind.com, to find out more about your dental health questions...be it general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and more! Dr Tejas Patel is featured as the Austin Tx Dentist and also the Lakeway Tx Dentist. The site is a great resource, so make sure to check it out to learn more about your dental health.

Dr Patel launches new Austin Dental Implants and Dentures site

We're excited about one of our new dental websites!
Visit www.austindentalimplantsanddentures.com to see what we're so excited about!
It's a new site that focuses on Dental Implants, Dentures, Cosmetic Dentistry, and Sedation Dentistry in Austin Tx and Lakeway Tx.
We've incorporated alot of cool You Tube videos as well from our LakewaySmiles Channel!
If you have questions about Austin Dental Implants, Dentures, Sedation Dentistry, or Cosmetic Dentistry, call us at 512-263-8337.

Bee Caves Rotary and Dr Tejas Patel, Lakeway Dentist

We had a great meeting this morning at the Bee Caves Rotary Chapter. We had an excellent speaker that shared his experiences from a recent trip to India with his Fellow Rotarians to help in the fight to end Polio. It was a very inspiring and eye opening talk! We also made efforts for Tsunami Relief Victims in Japan by joining together to Donate to the American Red Cross. Starting the day on Tuesday with a great group, like the Bee Caves Rotary is a great way to start the day!!
The Bee Caves Rotary completes and participates in many local causes and charities.
Dr Tejas Patel is a current member of the Bee Caves Rotary and has a Dental Practice in Lakeway Tx that serves dental patients from all over Austin Tx. Dr Patel offers a wide range of dental services from: Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentures, Sedation Dentistry and Family Dentistry.

Lakeway Dentist, Austin Dentist and Team volunteer at Marble Falls Dental Clinic

Local Lakeway Dentist and Austin Dentist, Dr Tejas Patel and his Team volunteered at the Rotary Dental Clinic in Marble Falls this morning. Dr Patel and his Team, Leticia- Dental Assistant and Melissa- Dental Hygienist, were able to help out many area patients that were in need of dental care. They were able to complete many teeth extractions, filling, exams and cleanings. Dr Tejas Patel practices in Lakeway and serves patients from Lakeway and Austin. At his Lakeway Dental Office the offer: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Dentures, Sleep Apnea Treatment alternatives, and much more!

Lakeway Dentist, Austin Dentist now offers Numbing Reversal Agent

Local Lakeway Tx and Austin Tx Cosmetic Dentist, Dr Tejas Patel now offers Oraverse. Oraverse is an anesthesia reversal agent- that shortens lingering numbness after dental treatment in as little as 50 minutes. Typically, anesthetics can cause numbness for up to 3-5 hours after a procedure. OraVerse can cut that time in half. That is potentially hours more of your day that you can have back, free from the discomfort of numbness. If you're interested in finding out more about Oraverse, or are in need of a Dentist and you're in Austin, Tx or Lakeway Tx, contact us at 512-263-8337.

Austin Dentist, Lakeway Dentist Dr Patel joins Climb for a Cause 2010

Local Lakeway Dentist and Austin Dentist Dr Tejas Patel has joined Climb for a Cause a non profit organization of Dental Health Professionals that come together yearly to raise money to benefit third world country dental clinics, specifically in Guatemala and Nepal. This Year Dr Patel will travel to Bend, Oregon for the Annual Hike and join many of his colleges. Check out the site below to find out more about the organization and how you can help out. Dr Patel has also named his Practice a Smile Tree Branch office which means that he's committed to raising funds to support these third world country dental clinics in an ongoing effort.
http://www.climbforacause.org/
Dr Tejas Patel practices in Lakeway Tx and serve patients from all over Austin Tx. Dr Patel offers general dentistry, sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dentures, dental implants, sleep apnea treatment alternatives, Invisalign and much more.

Austin Cosmetic Dentistry from Austin Cosmetic Dentist Dr Tejas Patel

Check out these before and after pics of one our guests! He was unhappy with his smile and wanted to improve the color and appearance of his smile. By using porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns we were able to rejuvenate his smile. Wow! What a difference! Our guest says he smiles more and feels so much better about his smile! So if you're in Austin Tx or Lakeway Tx and are have questions about cosmetic dentistry and how to improve your smile, call the office of Dr Tejas Patel at 512-263-8337!

Austin Comsetic Dentist, Lakeway Cosmetic Dentist Featured on laketravisview.com

Austin Cosmetic Dentist and local Lakeway Cosmetic Dentist, Dr Tejas Patel is featured on the Lake Travis View website for his recent Peru Dental Mission Trip. Check out the online version of the article at:
http://laketravisview.com/2010/04/11/dentist-fills-void-in-peruvian-village-during-mission-trip/
Dr Tejas Patel maintains a General Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry practice that serves Austin Tx and Lakeway Tx.

Austin Dentist, Lakeway Dentist Peru Dental Mission Trip

Austin, Tx and Lakeway, Tx General & Cosmetic Dentist, Dr Tejas Patel recently completed a Dental Mission Trip to Peru with Kindness in Action. The team of Dentists( including Dr Patel) and Dental Hygienists were able to see over 320 patients in the course of four and a half clinic days. The team was able to complete 400+ fillings and 230+ extractions and 100 patient teeth cleanings. What an accomplishment! If you're in Austin, or Lakeway and need a Dentist, give the office of Dr Tejas Patel a call at 512-263-8337.

Lakeway Dentist featured in new Austin Fit Magazine

Lakeway Dentist, Dr Tejas Patel, is featured in the new Austin Fit Magazine! Check out the link below!
http://www.austinfitmagazine.com/health/features/2010/march/dentist-spotlight.html&h=e7f7fccce65a4e7b223d2928625eae27/

Austin Invisalign and Lakeway Invisalign

Our guest was concerned about the spaces between her teeth and wanted to explore options on how to close the spaces and improve her smile. We decided on Invisalign as the best option. In the Before and After Pictures you can see the improvement! We were able to close the spaces and improve her smile using Invisalign. The process was about a year and a half, and what a difference! If you live in Austin or Lakeway and are interested in Invisalign or improving your smile, give us a call!

Austin Smile Makeover using Porcelain Veneers

Our guest was unhappy with her smile. She was concerned by the crowding and shifting of her teeth as well as the color. She decided to do 8 porcelain veneers on her upper teeth and 4 porcelain veneers on the lower teeth. We accomplished this 3visits and within 6 weeks she had her new smile! What a difference! Her new smile looks gorgeous and so natural!

A good first impression and a great lasting impression

What do you think is the first thing people notice about you when you first meet? Your haircut? Your eyes? Your clothes? Your smile? If you said your smile, you're right! What's also interesting is that your smile is what people tend to remember you by after you've met. So, if you're looking to make a good impression and a great lasting impression, check out your smile. Because like it or not, the people you interact with are taking notice of your smile. Everyday we get to help people get healthy and smile even more!

A New Year, A New You!

Happy New Year! 2009 Just flew by! Thanks to everyone who helped make our 2009 Fantastic! We're very thankful that in 2009 we got to help so many people get the healthy, beautiful smile that they've always wanted! In 2010, treat yourself to getting healthy! Your mouth is the window to the health of your body. Make sure your keeping up with your health goals for the year. We're here to help! If you've been putting off going to the Dentist, don't wait any longer, give us a call. We'll help you meet your dental health goals and help you get the smile you've always wanted.
We're doing a lot of exciting things this year! We'll be Sponsoring the Hills Country Club Social Event on January 21st from 6-9pm. Come see us out there!
We're also throwing a Patient Appreciation and Chamber of Commerce Mixer on Thursday, Feb 4th from 5:30-7:30. Everyone is invited and welcome to come! We'll have some appetizers and drinks for all. This event also marks our 5 Year Anniversary!
We're doing a lot of great new things this year, Stay Tuned! Look for us out in the Community and thanks Again to everyone who made 2009 Awesome!!