Small-town living has real advantages, but a short list of nearby dentists is not always one of them. When Fairview residents need a filling replaced, a cracked tooth repaired, or a gum problem finally addressed, many end up choosing between a long wait for a local appointment or a drive into Asheville for more comprehensive options.
Travis J. Calhoun, DDS, has practiced general and restorative dentistry from his Asheville office for more than 30 years, and he welcomes Fairview families who are willing to make that short drive for fee-for-service care built around comprehensive general and restorative dentistry. Rather than referring routine restorative work elsewhere, our practice keeps most of it in house, from a single filling to a full plan for a smile that needs several kinds of repair.
Fairview sits roughly eight miles from our office at 22 Medical Park Drive, close enough that many patients treat the trip as part of a normal errand run rather than a special occasion. We understand that driving further than your closest option is a real decision, so we try to make every visit worth it once you arrive.
That means appointments that are not rushed, a team that remembers your history without needing to ask twice, and treatment recommendations based on what your teeth actually need rather than what fits into a tight schedule. Fairview patients who have grown tired of feeling like a number at a high-volume practice tend to notice the difference on the first visit.
The bulk of what brings Fairview patients to our office falls into general and restorative care, along with the periodontal work that keeps a smile healthy enough to support it.
A tooth with deep decay or an infected nerve does not have to mean an extraction. Root canal therapy removes the damaged tissue inside the tooth and allows the natural tooth to stay in place. Dr. Calhoun treats straightforward root canal cases himself and refers more complicated situations to a trusted specialist, so Fairview patients get the right level of care for their specific tooth.
According to a 2020 CDC data brief, tooth loss among older adults has declined significantly over recent decades, in large part because of better restorative treatment and more consistent periodontal care. Our hygiene team places a heavy emphasis on gum health, including deep cleaning for Fairview patients whose periodontal disease has progressed past what a standard cleaning can resolve.
Fairview patients missing a tooth often ask about dental implants, and for good reason: they are one of the most stable, natural-feeling replacement options available. Dr. Calhoun handles the restoration side of implant treatment, placing the crown, bridge, or denture once an oral surgeon or periodontist has placed the implant itself. Our office does not perform the surgical placement.
Choosing a fee-for-service dentist is a deliberate decision, and Fairview patients who make that drive are usually looking for something specific: care built around their needs rather than an insurance company’s coverage limits. We do not accept insurance as payment, but we file every claim on your behalf, and CareCredit financing is available for patients who prefer to spread out the cost of larger treatment plans.
A handful of things tend to stand out to Fairview patients once they become part of the practice.
If you want to learn more about Dr. Calhoun’s training and approach before your first visit, his full background is available 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 routine filling to a completed implant restoration, Travis J. Calhoun, DDS, offers Fairview patients the same thorough, unhurried care regardless of how simple or involved the procedure is. We remain a fee-for-service, out-of-network practice, but our team files your insurance claim for you and offers CareCredit financing so a treatment plan can move forward on your timeline.
If a tooth has been bothering you or it has simply been too long since your last checkup, we would like to see you. Request an appointment to find a visit time that fits your schedule.
Questions about payments and financing options? Give us a call at (828) 277-2722.
