{"id":104,"date":"2016-03-25T15:32:55","date_gmt":"2016-03-25T15:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.enclavedental.com\/?p=104"},"modified":"2016-03-25T15:32:55","modified_gmt":"2016-03-25T15:32:55","slug":"why-your-southlake-dentist-maintains-fluoride-free-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/25\/why-your-southlake-dentist-maintains-fluoride-free-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Southlake Dentist Maintains Fluoride-Free Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/iStock_000087468653_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"southlake dentist\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/iStock_000087468653_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/iStock_000087468653_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/iStock_000087468653_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Dr. Preetha Thomas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> cares for patients\u2019 oral health just like she does her own family\u2019s. As a mother of three, she never exposes her children to fluoride &#8212; and the same goes for you, too. Your Southlake Dentist is keenly aware of the dangers of the overuse of this mineral, and that\u2019s why she\u2019s committed to maintaining a completely fluoride-free practice here at Enclave Dental. Keep reading to learn more about fluoride, the risks of its use and how you can still prevent tooth decay\u2026 naturally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All About Fluoride and Your Health<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fluoride has been present in drinking water across the US since the middle of the last century. Here are some fast facts regarding fluoride and its potential impact on your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">US water fluoridation campaigns began in 1945 at the same time as food industry came under criticism for inadequate nutrition and too much sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Overexposure to fluoride in children can lead to fluorosis, a cosmetic condition affecting the teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fluoride interferes with proper formation of collagen and inhibits enzymes essential to health and metabolism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fluoride found in water is not the same as fluoride found in toothpaste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fluoride use in drinking water has not been FDA approved for systemic use<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Individuals and families should be aware of the risk of fluoride exposure, especially those who are frequently exposed to tap or unfiltered water. Remember that children whose teeth are still forming beneath the gums are at the greatest risk for overexposure to fluoride.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preventing Cavities Without Fluoride<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many people are intrigued by fluoride for its cavity-preventing reputation. But the truth is, it\u2019s easy to prevent decay without exposing yourself to harmful substances. Brushing your teeth for two minutes, twice a day (with a non-fluoridated toothpaste), flossing daily and maintaining a healthy diet are typically enough to help you smile healthily for a lifetime. Additional steps you should take to maintain strong teeth are to chew sugar free gum in the afternoon, drink plenty of water and, of course, to visit your holistic dentist for regular checkups and cleanings. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Holistic Dentistry Difference<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Thomas is committed to improving your oral health while keeping your overall wellbeing in mind with holistic dentistry. That means you\u2019ll never, ever be exposed to fluoride or other harmful materials (like mercury) at Enclave Dentistry. You\u2019ll also benefit from our relaxing, spa-like atmosphere, with warm lavender towels, complimentary beverages and soothing back massagers. The goal of holistic dentistry is to treat the whole-self, rather than just masking the symptoms of an oral problem. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are you interested in benefitting from holistic dentistry? Why don\u2019t you get in touch with the dentist in Southlake. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact Enclave Dental<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to request your appointment today!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fluoridealert.org\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fluoridealert.org<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0was consulted in the writing of this article.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Preetha Thomas cares for patients\u2019 oral health just like she does her own family\u2019s. As a mother of three, she never exposes her children to fluoride &#8212; and the same goes for you, too. Your Southlake Dentist is keenly aware of the dangers of the overuse of this mineral, and that\u2019s why she\u2019s committed [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[13,14,27,29,31,34,35,36,39,52,57],"class_list":["post-104","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-holistic-dentistry","tag-cavities","tag-cavity-prevention","tag-dentistry","tag-dr-preetha-thomas","tag-enclave-dental","tag-fluoride","tag-fluoride-exposure","tag-fluoride-risk","tag-holistic-dentistry","tag-overall-health","tag-southlake"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why Your Southlake Dentist Maintains Fluoride-Free Practice - Enclave Dental Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Southlake Dentist Dr. Thomas has your whole-body health and wellness in mind, and that\u2019s why she\u2019ll never expose you to fluoride. 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