Your mouth plays a critical role in your overall health, so it is worth your time and effort to care for your smile! But just how can you optimize your oral health? You need to be mindful of your habits. Let’s talk about 10 practices that can support your smile’s wellness and set you up for many years of strong teeth and gums.

The human body is a complex network of various systems and structures, all of which need to work together if you are to enjoy optimum wellness. One part of the body that often gets dismissed as unimportant is the teeth. The truth is, though, that they are critically important! In fact, they could even affect your organ health. How is that the case? This blog post explains.

If you are looking for a new dentist, there are lots of options in our area! Many local practitioners focus on conventional dentistry, but here at Enclave Dental, Dr. Thomas prefers a holistic approach. Have you ever been curious about holistic dentistry? This blog post aims to answer some popular questions about this unique approach to oral care.

Your lungs are the star of your respiratory system, but the channel through which oxygen gets into your lungs — known as your airway or respiratory tract — is also of critical importance. If it is not functioning properly, your whole-body wellness could suffer! Let’s talk more about this important connection. Specifically, we will focus on the functioning of your upper airway, which includes your nose, mouth, and throat.

It is well-known that the foods you consume can have a profound impact on your overall wellness. Your teeth and gums are not the exceptions! What and how you eat can either have big benefits for your smile or big disadvantages. Would you like to learn more about the connection between nutrition and oral health? This blog post touches on some basic principles that you should keep in mind.

Among dental professionals, it is universally acknowledged that dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth. However, most practices only provide implants that are made of a titanium alloy. Titanium is very strong and offers some other benefits, but it does have its drawbacks. That is why holistic dentists often recommend zirconia dental implants as a safe and biocompatible alternative. What are zirconia implants, and what benefits do they come with? This blog post explains.

If you are missing one or more teeth, Dr. Thomas might suggest that you get dental implants to recomplete your smile. Implants come with a long list of advantages, but they do require that you undergo a surgical procedure. Dr. Thomas wants to support you through your recovery process, so she might recommend that you receive ozone therapy at your surgical sites. What is ozone therapy, and how can it contribute to positive outcomes for dental implant treatment? This blog post explains.

It is well-established that oral health and overall health are strongly connected. Very often, gum disease is used as an example to show that what happens in the mouth can have a profound effect on the rest of the body. But did you know that the mouth-body connection is even more intricate? Many holistic dentists rely on the Meridian Tooth Chart to understand how the health of the teeth can affect various bodily systems. This blog post explains what that chart is and the basics of how it works.

A dental emergency can happen at any time. Whether you come down with a sudden toothache or accidentally chip a tooth when you are playing sports, it is important that you receive professional care as soon as possible. But should you visit a conventional dentist or a holistic dentist? The decision is up to you. However, you can expect to experience some definite benefits when you partner with a holistic practitioner.

Spring is full of colorful flowers and bright sunshine — it is a beautiful time of year. Unfortunately, though, this season is not all good. Many people find themselves the victim of nasal congestion, sneezing, and other allergy symptoms. Seasonal allergies can be miserable! Plus, they can do more than just make you feel under the weather. They could endanger your oral health! How is that the case, and what can you do to protect your smile? This blog post explains.