A cracked molar or a crown that no longer fits right has a way of turning every meal into a small negotiation. Problems like these rarely stay small, and Waynesville residents deserve a dentist who looks past the quick patch and treats what is actually causing the trouble.
Travis J. Calhoun, DDS, has provided general and restorative dentistry in Asheville for more than 30 years, and we welcome patients from Waynesville and the rest of Haywood County who want an unhurried, fee-for-service approach to their care. Dr. Travis grew up in Asheville, followed his father into dentistry, and still runs the kind of relaxed, friendly office where you can ask every question on your list.
Waynesville sits about 30 miles west of Asheville, and most of the trip is an easy run on I-40 and US 74. Our office is at 22 Medical Park Drive in Asheville, so plan on a little extra time beyond the highway miles. We would rather be upfront about the distance than pretend it does not exist.
What the drive buys you is continuity. Many adults bounce between offices, seeing a new face at every visit and repeating their health history each time. Here, the same dentist examines your teeth and plans your treatment at every visit, and our two experienced hygienists get to know your gums over years instead of months.
Dr. Travis has always treated dental health as part of total body health, and research continues to support that view. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reports gum disease is a risk factor for nearly 60 other health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.
This connection is why our hygiene visits go further than a polish. Our team looks closely at the health of your gums, watches for early changes, and recommends gum disease treatment when a routine cleaning is no longer enough. Catching inflammation early often means simpler, more comfortable care down the road.
Our office is fully out of network, which means we do not accept insurance as payment and are not bound by any carrier’s fee schedule or treatment limits. That freedom lets Dr. Travis recommend what your mouth actually needs instead of what a plan happens to cover in a given year.
You still keep the value of your benefits. Our team files your claims for you, and your plan may reimburse you based on its out-of-network coverage. If you want a clearer picture before your visit, our guide to using out-of-network dental benefits walks through the process step by step.
Most adult dental needs fall into a few familiar categories, and each one gets the same conservative, explain-first approach in our office.
A tooth weakened by a large filling or a fracture often needs full coverage to keep working. Dental crowns protect what remains of the natural tooth, while a bridge can fill the gap left by a missing one. Our Trios digital scanner captures precise images of your teeth, so most patients can skip the messy impression trays entirely.
An infected nerve does not always mean losing the tooth. Dr. Travis treats many root canal cases in our office and refers more complex situations to a trusted colleague, so your tooth receives the right level of care for its specific condition.
Dental implants can feel remarkably close to natural teeth. Dr. Travis handles the restoration side of implant treatment, designing and fitting the crown, bridge, or denture once an oral surgeon or periodontist has placed the implant. Our office restores implants and does not perform the surgical placement.
Choosing a fee-for-service dentist is a deliberate decision, and it usually comes down to wanting care shaped by your needs instead of an insurance company’s rules. A few details make the choice easier.
Together, those details add up to an office built around your comfort and long-term health rather than the clock.
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 puts his philosophy simply. He wants to treat everybody like they were his mom, keep his skills at the highest level, and run an office where patients feel relaxed. Waynesville patients get that same care whether they need a single filling or a complete plan to restore a worn smile, and you can learn more about Dr. Travis and his background before your first visit.
If a tooth has been bothering you, or your last checkup was longer ago than you would like, we would be glad to see you. Contact our office to request an appointment at a time that fits your schedule.
Questions about payments and financing options? Give us a call at (828) 277-2722.
