Candler has no shortage of dental offices, but finding one that treats fee-for-service patients as a priority rather than an exception is a different search entirely. If you have ever felt rushed through an appointment or unsure whether a recommended treatment was really necessary, you already know why that distinction matters.
Travis J. Calhoun, DDS, has built his Asheville practice around general and restorative dentistry for more than 30 years, and he welcomes Candler patients who want an unhurried, fee-for-service alternative to the high-volume model common at many practices closer to home. Our office focuses on comprehensive care delivered by the same dentist and hygiene team at every visit, not a rotating cast of providers.
Candler sits about eleven miles from our office at 22 Medical Park Drive, a reasonable drive for patients who value the practice more than the exact number of miles on the odometer. Many of our Candler patients tell us the trip is worth it for the consistency alone: the same dentist reviewing their chart, the same hygienists cleaning their teeth twice a year, and treatment plans that build on what came before rather than starting from scratch.
We built the practice around general and restorative dentistry because that is what most adult patients actually need most of the time, from a filling that needs replacing to a more involved restoration after years of wear. Candler patients get a dentist who can handle the full range of that work without constant referrals to outside providers.
The dental issues that bring most Candler patients to our office fall into a few clear categories, and Dr. Calhoun approaches each one the same conservative way: examine first, explain clearly, and treat only what needs treatment.
An infected or badly decayed tooth does not automatically mean losing it. Root canal therapy clears out the damaged inner tissue so the natural tooth can stay in place and continue functioning normally. Dr. Calhoun performs root canal treatment for straightforward cases and refers more complex situations to a trusted specialist, so Candler patients always receive the right level of expertise for their specific tooth.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that periodontitis affects nearly half of adults aged 30 and older, and it remains a leading cause of adult tooth loss when it goes untreated. Our hygiene team keeps a close watch on gum health at every cleaning, and patients whose periodontal disease has progressed receive deep cleaning designed to address it directly rather than a standard cleaning that only treats the surface.
Candler patients who have lost a tooth often consider dental implants because of how stable and natural they feel compared with other options. Dr. Calhoun completes the restoration side of implant treatment, attaching the crown, bridge, or denture once a trusted oral surgeon or periodontist has placed the implant. Our office restores implants; it does not perform the surgical placement.
Fee-for-service dentistry is a deliberate choice, and Candler patients who make it are typically looking for care that is not shaped by an insurance company’s coverage rules. We do not accept insurance as payment, but our team files every claim on your behalf, and CareCredit financing is available for patients who want to spread the cost of larger treatment plans over time.
A few specific things tend to bring Candler patients back year after year.
Candler patients curious about Dr. Calhoun’s training and background before scheduling can find his full profile on our website.
A lifelong Asheville native trained at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Calhoun has spent over 30 years rebuilding smiles throughout western North Carolina, from a single filling to a full arch restoration.
From a single filling to a completed implant restoration, Travis J. Calhoun, DDS, gives Candler patients the same careful, unhurried attention no matter the size of the procedure. We remain fee-for-service and out of network with insurance carriers, but our team files your claims for you and offers CareCredit financing so treatment does not have to wait on your budget.
If a tooth has been bothering you or your last cleaning feels like a distant memory, we would like to see you. Request an appointment to find a time that works for your schedule.
Questions about payments and financing options? Give us a call at (828) 277-2722.
