A chipped front tooth after a pickup game or a throbbing molar that shows up on a Sunday night can throw off an entire week. Knowing where to turn before trouble strikes makes those moments far less stressful.
For Mars Hill residents, Travis J. Calhoun, DDS, offers a close-to-home option for general and restorative dentistry from a dentist who has cared for western North Carolina smiles for more than 30 years. Dr. Travis is an Asheville native and a UNC Chapel Hill graduate, and our fee-for-service office is built around unhurried visits and honest recommendations.
Mars Hill is about 18 miles north of Asheville, making it one of the most manageable drives to our office from Madison County. Most of the route follows I-26, and our office sits at 22 Medical Park Drive in Asheville. If you already head into Asheville for work or errands, a dental visit can fit neatly into a day you are in town anyway.
Mars Hill has grown up around Mars Hill University, which traces its roots to 1856 and is the oldest college in western North Carolina. The university gives the town a lively mix of students and longtime residents, and our office cares for adults at every stage of life, from a first crown to a complete restoration plan.
Accidents and sudden pain rarely give notice. If a permanent tooth is knocked out, the American Dental Association advises you to keep the tooth moist, avoid touching the root, and get to a dentist right away. Placing the tooth back in the socket, holding it between your cheek and gum, or storing it in milk gives it the best chance. Plain tap water is not a good storage option, so reach for milk if you can.
Our office provides emergency dentistry for problems like severe tooth pain and knocked-out teeth. Dr. Travis also treats traumatic dental injuries such as cracked or displaced teeth. Call us as early as you can so our team can talk you through next steps.
Choosing a new dentist is easier when you know what to ask. Start by asking who performs your treatment, because at some offices you may see a different provider from one visit to the next. It also helps to ask how the office handles insurance, what technology it uses for x-rays and impressions, and how it explains treatment options before any work begins.
We welcome those questions at our office. Dr. Travis would rather spend a few extra minutes making sure you feel confident about your care than rush you toward a decision. If you are new to our practice, our new patient page explains what to expect before your first appointment.
Emergencies are only part of the picture. Most of our work with Mars Hill patients focuses on keeping healthy teeth healthy and repairing the ones that need help.
Regular visits with our hygiene team are the simplest way to stop problems before they start, and they give Dr. Travis a chance to spot small changes over time. Our two experienced hygienists pay close attention to your gums, which is where many adult dental problems quietly begin.
Small cavities can often be repaired with dental fillings in a single visit. When decay or a crack affects a larger part of the tooth, a crown may offer the protection it needs. Our Trios digital scanner makes the process more comfortable by replacing traditional impressions.
If you play sports or spend weekends on the trails, a custom mouthguard fits your bite far better than a store-bought version and may help protect your teeth from the kind of impact that leads to an emergency visit.
Our office is small by design, and we like it that way. A few qualities set our office apart for patients from Madison County.
Those strengths let us focus on what matters most, which is care you feel good about.
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.
Dr. Travis has practiced dentistry in the Asheville area for more than three decades, and he still describes his mission in plain terms. He wants every patient treated the way he would want his own mom treated, in an atmosphere relaxed enough to make the visit enjoyable. You can read more about Dr. Travis and his path to dentistry on our website.
Whether you need a routine cleaning, a crown, or help with a sudden emergency, Mars Hill patients are always welcome here. CareCredit financing is available for larger treatment plans, and you can contact our office to find an appointment time that works for you.
Questions about payments and financing options? Give us a call at (828) 277-2722.
