Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  He has been active in continuing education, being a member of the American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association, Nashville Dental Society, and a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Dr. Austin earned the Fellowship award in 2010, which is presented to dentists who seek to provide the highest quality of dental care by remaining current in their profession. To accomplish this goal, Dr. Austin completed 500 hours of continuing dental education, passed a comprehensive exam and fulfilled three years of continuous membership in the AGD. Dentists who have earned Fellowship from the AGD reflect less than one percent of all general dentists practicing in the United States and Canada.
• X-rays

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
• Dental Sealants
  Sealants should be used as part of a child's total preventive dental care. Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings which are applied to the chewing surfaces of the molars (back teeth). Most tooth decay in children and teens occurs in these surfaces. Sealants cover the chewing surfaces to prevent decay. Applying sealants does not require drilling or removing tooth structure. It is an easy three-step process: We clean the tooth with a special toothpaste. A special cleansing liquid, on a tiny piece of cotton, is rubbed gently on the tooth and is washed off. Finally, the sealant is painted on the tooth. It takes about a minute for the sealant to form a protective shield. One sealant application can last for as long as 5 to 10 years. Sealants should be checked regularly, and reapplied if they are no longer in place.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Resin Composite
  Bonding is a quick, painless in-office procedure to repair cracks, chips, gaps between teeth or cover stained teeth to enhance your smile. Bonding can often be done without anesthesia if there is no decay or pulp exposure. The bonding material is developed in many shades allowing the dentist to accurately match the shade of your natural teeth. The composite resin forms a durable, stain resistant surface that is later smoothed and polished to give it a natural appearance and feel.
• Veneers
  Unlike a crown, which covers the entire tooth, a veneer is a thin shell that is placed over the front or visible parts of the tooth. There are two types of veneers, ceramic veneers that are produced by a dental laboratory and resin-based composite veneers. With proper care, your new veneers will greatly improve your appearance and increase your confidence for years to come.
• Crowns
  With proper care, your new crown will increase your overall health and instill confidence for years to come.
• Bridges
  A Dental Laser can also be used for biopsies of suspicious lesions, help with impressions for crowns and bridges, detect cavities, and harden dental filling materials just to name a few.
• Dental Bonding

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Endodontic treatment, more commonly known as root canal therapy, is necessary when the pulp of your tooth becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes such as deep decay, repeated dental procedures on your tooth, or a crack or chip in the tooth. With proper care, an Endodontically treated tooth will function normally for years to come.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures

Implants

• Dental Implants
  When it comes to replacing one or more teeth in your mouth, a dental implant is often the treatment of choice and is also one of the most conservative treatments for tooth replacement. Implants are biocompatible posts that replace the roots of your missing teeth. They are physically and biologically designed to attach to your jaw bone and become the foundation for a natural looking restoration.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Everyone loves a bright, white smile. Today there are a variety of products and procedures available to help you improve the color of your teeth. Some whitening procedures are done in our office with one visit. Other whitening agents can even be purchased over-the-counter. However, over-the-counter whitening agents will not whiten your teeth as quickly or as effectively as those delivered by a dentist.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Welcome to Austin Dental Austin Dental, your home for family and cosmetic dentistry, where Dr. Austin has provided comprehensive dental care to the Hendersonville area since 1984. We are proud to offer a professionally designed, state of the art facility equipped with modern dental technology to provide you and your family the most comfortable dental care possible.
• General Dentistry
  Dr. Austin, a native of West Tennessee, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from David Lipscomb University. He attended the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences in Memphis where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He has been practicing General Dentistry in Hendersonville since 1984.