Breaking Bad Childhood Habits with Interceptive Orthodontics
November 30, 2016
Like a shared love of Frozen and recess, most children have the same oral habits in common. Thumbsucking, mouth breathing, and tongue thrusting are three. Unfortunately, these seemingly harmless habits also have a significant effect on the alignment of a child’s teeth. Thumbsucking, for example, affects the development of the roof of the mouth and can cause the upper front teeth to protrude, in addition to other side effects. If you have tried everything to break your child’s little habit but haven’t had success, interceptive orthodontics from Southlake dentist Dr. Thomas can help.
Invisalign Clear Braces Benefit Your Overall Health, Too
October 31, 2016
More adults than ever are getting braces these days. That’s a good thing, because orthodontic treatment does more than improve the way your teeth look. Did you know that crowded, gapped, and misaligned teeth can actually take a toll on your overall health and wellbeing? It’s true. That’s why at Enclave Dental, we are happy to offer Invisalign, clear braces for a healthy, beautiful, long lasting smile. Keep reading to learn more about the surprising need for orthodontic treatment.
Why Take X-Rays? How Are We Keeping You Safe?
October 18, 2016
Dental x-rays allow Dr. Thomas to look below the surface to find issues as soon as they develop, while conservative treatment is still possible. If you’re concerned about the safety of x-rays, we completely understand. Feel comforted knowing we use digital x-rays, which expose you to far less radiation than traditional x-rays — in fact, it’s less than you’d receive walking out in the sun for just five minutes. Still not convinced? Let’s take a closer look at the need for x-rays for you and those you love most.
Southlake Dentist Says During Pregnancy, Dental Hygiene Is Key
August 30, 2016
When you’re pregnant, you’ve got a lot of things to keep in mind for your and your baby’s health. Dental health and hygiene should be a major consideration. Not only are routine visits to holistic Southlake dentist Dr. Thomas completely safe during pregnancy, but they are necessary for protecting your overall health up until and after your baby is born. Below, you will find some special considerations you should have regarding your oral health during pregnancy.
Southlake Dentist Explains Metal-Free Options for Tooth Replacement
July 14, 2016
At Enclave Dental, we believe in taking a holistic approach to dentistry to ensure your overall well-being. As part of our mission to deliver the safest treatments possible that don’t impact your overall health, we offer various metal-free options to replace missing teeth. We offer dental implants, dental bridges and removable partials to treat tooth loss. Our Southlake metal free restorations give you a high-quality and durable tooth replacement that looks natural.
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Symptoms and Treatments for Sleep Apnea in Southlake
June 13, 2016
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that’s categorized by pauses in breathing numerous times while asleep. The long-term implications of untreated sleep apnea can lead to potentially serious complications on overall health and quality of life. Treating sleep apnea is fairly simple once the underlying cause of the condition is diagnosed. Enclave Dental offers treatment for sleep apnea in Southlake to help you sleep more soundly while decreasing your risk for further complications related to the disorder.
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Your Southlake Cosmetic Dentist, Changing Lives One Smile at a Time
September 15, 2015
In Southlake, TX Dr. Preetha Thomas and her dental team change patients’ lives daily by helping them smile more. A recent study by the University of California Berkley revealed that people who smile more are happier, healthier, live longer, and typically have longer marriages. When it comes to changing lives, our team couldn’t think of a better place to start than with a beautiful smile. Enclave Dental’s hope for our patients is simple: we want you to fall in love with your beautiful smile, smile more, and be happier each day. That’s why we offer a wide range of cosmetic dentistry services to enhance natural smile beauty. Call to find out more about how your Southlake cosmetic dentist can help make your life better.
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Replace Missing Teeth with Dental Implants Southlake Residents Rely On
August 19, 2015
A missing tooth changes the way you look, the way it feels to chew or speak, and it can adversely affect your self-esteem. Worst of all, even one missing tooth can have a negative impact on your oral health leading to dental drift (shifting of surrounding teeth to fill in the gap), loss of gum tissue shape and support, and reduction in bone density. It is essential that missing teeth be replaced in a timely fashion in order to protect your long term oral health, but traditional tooth replacement options don’t always sound very appealing. For instance, crown and bridge treatment to replace one or more consecutive teeth is effective, but it causes unnecessary damage to surrounding teeth and does not help to preserve gum tissue or jaw bone density. Innovations in dentistry have made dental implants a safe, effective tooth replacement option that restores the entire tooth from the roots up. If you’re missing one or more teeth and want to find out more about dental implant tooth replacement, call Dr. Preetha Thomas of Enclave Dental today. Our Southlake, TX practice welcomes patients to schedule dental implant consultations to find out more about our practice and treatment options.
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