Dr. David Walker is a native of the Brandon, Florida area and a 1980 graduate of Brandon High School. For his undergraduate studies, Dr. Walker attended Florida State University. After graduating in 1988 from the UF College of Dentistry, he followed in his fathers footsteps and joined Dr. Marlin Walker in the commitment to providing exceptional dental care to the Brandon community. He is a past president of the Brandon Dental Study Club and remains active with the group to this day.
Dr. Walker is committed to continuing education specializing in the art of dental implants and cosmetic dentistry. He completes many hours of advanced continuing education every year so he can stay up to date with the latest proven techniques and technologies. Dr. Walker is also a longstanding member of several professional organizations that uphold the same uncompromising expectations and values he has instilled in his practice over the years, including:
In keeping with the tradition of our practice, Dr. Sarah Barr has deep local rootsshe is a Tampa native who grew up in the Apollo Beach and Brandon area. She grew up as a third-generation patient of our practice and worked for us as a dental assistant before she attended graduate school. Dr. Sarah is delighted to join our practice and see new and familiar faces as she continues to care for our patients.
Dr. Barr achieved her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Tufts University in Boston, MA after earning a Masters degree in Medical Science from the University of South Florida and an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Florida State University. She is also an active member of the Florida Dental Association.
In her free time, Dr. Barr enjoys all Tampa area sports teams and loves spending time on the water with family and friends. She is also a member of the Junior League of Tampa and finds joy in giving back to her community.
We are proud of our dedicated and caring dental team, each of whom was carefully selected to provide exceptional care for our patients at every stage of treatmentfrom routine hygiene visits to the most complex procedures. Our team shares the same values of continued educational development and dental industry advancements to provide the best dental care possible and strives to maintain the feeling of friendship and family that has always been a hallmark of our practice.
The practice was established by Dr. Marlin D. Walker in 1965. Dr. Marlin Walker was a graduate of Emory University College of Dentistry before serving in the Air Force for two years. When he began practicing dentistry, he was honored to become only the second full-time dentist in the entire Brandon area. Dr. Marlin Walker retired in 1998 after serving the community for 33 years.
The good news about extrinsic stains is we can treat them with teeth whitening and proper brushing and flossing. There are also ways Dr. Perry suggests you mitigate staining agents. He advises drinking dark liquids through a straw to avoid contact with the teeth, brush and floss after consuming food and drink, chewing sugarless gum, and finally eating a diet high in fiber. However, if your efforts to mitigate staining have started too late, he suggests teeth bleaching as a good option to eliminate extrinsic stains.
Were all familiar with the over-the-counter teeth whitening strips. While convenient, there is the danger of falling into the more is better trap, explained by Dr. Adam S. Harwood, DMD in Dentistry Today. The idea that adding more peroxide, charcoal, or other trendy solution to your at home regimen will cause whiter teeth, isnt necessarily the case. Too much of anything can be damaging. Professional teeth whitening is a safer and more predictable option. There are several brands of professional whitening, but most fall into two categories: In office and at home solutions.
If you choose an in-office approach, you will choose the level of whiteness you wish your teeth to reach with your dental provider. They will then prep your teeth and gums for safe application of the specially formulated whitening gel. Some offices will then shine a special activation light on the gel to speed up whitening, others dont. When your whitening session is complete, the gel is cleaned off and a topical anti-sensitivity product applied. We send you on your way with instructions for avoiding certain food and drinks to maintain your new bright smile.
If you prefer to whiten in the comfort of your own home, your dentist will fit you for professional plastic whitening trays. Then they will provide prescription-strength gel to fill the trays and wear at home. Depending on the solution, you may wear the trays several days in a row, or for a few days a month until you reach your desired shade. At-home whitening can be a great way to whiten your teeth on your schedule.
Teeth whitening under the supervision of your dentist is ideal. You can get a bright white smile that is also healthy. You will also get professional recommendations on how to maintain your results, and most dentists will also provide at-home touch up options to keep your smile bright between visits. If it interests you to whiten your teeth or you have questions, please reach out! Contact us Walker-Barr DMD!
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