Dental Sleep Medicine

Dental Sleep Medicine focuses on the management of sleep-related breathing disorders, which include snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), with oral appliance therapy. Oral appliance therapy involves the customized selection, fabrication, fitting, adjustments, and long-term follow-up care of specially designed oral devices, worn during sleep, which reposition the lower jaw and tongue base forward to maintain a more open upper airway.

Snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness are the two most common symptoms of OSA.  These may cause memory loss, morning headaches, irritability, depression, and impaired concentration.  Almost 20% of all serious car crash injuries are associated with drivers with excessive daytme sleepiness.

Snoring is the sound made when the tissues of the soft palate, tongue and throat partially block the airway and vibrate against the back of the throat during sleep. Snoring affects 40% of adults by age 40 and it is estimated that 45 million people snore every night affecting themselves and their bedpartners. Snoring can lead to more serious health problems for both the offender and his or her bedpartner.

Download this questionnaire to help determine your level of daytime sleepiness: Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Sedation Dentistry

Sedation Dentistry is a method of semi-conscious sedation which relaxes the patient or make the patient unaware of treatment. Sedation Dentistry is usually performed in the extraction of wisdom teeth but has many other treatment applications.
Sedation Dentistry is great for patients who have a difficult time relaxing or feeling comfortable at the dentist. Sedation Dentistry can also be used in longer procedures. This is particularly useful if the patient has a busy schedule and does not want to make several appointments or prolonged pain.
Many procedures may be completed in one visit with Sedation Dentistry.
There are many different sedation options including:

• IV-conscious sedation.
• Oral sedation.
• Nitrous Oxide.

Implant Dentistry

Waxahachie Family Dentistry creates strong, gorgeous smiles for Dallas and Ellis County area patients. 
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Revitalize Your Smile with Implant Dentistry

Did you know, research shows that people with missing teeth don’t live as long as those with full smiles? Losing teeth can also make you feel embarrassed and self-conscious about your appearance. With implant dentistry, Waxahachie Family Dentistry can repair your smile comfortably and restore your optimal dental health with natural looking restorations. If you are missing one or more teeth or even wear a full or partial denture, dental implants may represent the best solution for a strong, attractive smile.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are small, biocompatible titanium posts placed below the gum, in the jaw, to replace missing teeth roots. Once your mouth heals, the implant post creates a lifelike emergence from your gums, just like your natural teeth. Of all the dental technology available, dental implants provide the closest replacement option to your natural teeth, so patients can smile without embarrassment and eat with confidence.
We also use dental implants. Patients who choose implant-retained dentures no longer have to worry with denture adhesives, cleaning routines, and awkward slippage. Also referred to as overdentures, implant-retained dentures feel natural and function much more efficiently than ill-fitting traditional dentures.

Cosmetic Dentistry

• Teeth Whitening
• Porcelain Veneers
• Minor Tooth Movement

A sensational smile can open doors personally and professionally, so we will transform your faded smile while improving your image. Don’t live with a less-than-perfect smile any longer.

Our dentists have extensive education in cosmetic dental procedures, so they can provide you with a state-of-the-art smile. They believe in conservative treatment, with the primary goal of restoring your smile to the natural beauty that you desire!

Over the years, Waxahachie Family Dentistry has helped hundreds of patients achieve the smiles of their dreams. With cosmetic options, like teeth whitening, and porcelain veneers, as well as aesthetic restorations such as tooth-colored fillings, our doctors can recreate a natural beauty from worn and discolored smiles. Some patients decide to totally change their appearance with a complete smile makeover. Whatever your goals, we will work with you to design an enhancement plan that looks natural, functions well, and also fits your personality and budget.

Restorative Dentistry

Waxahachie Family Dentistry creates strong, gorgeous smiles for Dallas and Ellis County area patients.

• Tooth-Colored Fillings and Restorations
• Crowns and Bridges
• Soft Tissue Laser Dentistry

Even with proper care, your teeth can develop cavities, cracks, and other problems. At Waxahachie Family Dentistry, we will fix trouble spots and rejuvenate your smile. Aesthetic restorations, like tooth-colored fillings and porcelain crowns, give us the capability to craft solid, attractive restorations that will withstand the test of time.
Our goals for you as our patient are to achieve and preserve oral health. Sometimes this means that we have to alleviate pain or restore broken, worn teeth to improve your oral health. We believe in conservative treatment, so our dentists will remove as little of your original tooth structure as possible and will choose materials that blend with your natural smile. Patients can look forward to healthier, stronger smiles and long-term dental health after expert care at our practice.
If you are concerned about the cost of your appointment but still need your dental work done...Waxahachie Family Dentistry has the solution!  With Care Credit or the Citi Health Card you may qualify for interest free financing for up to a year. You can have your smile whitened.....get that crown you've been waiting for...or take charge with a complete smile makeover.  Don't let dentistry dent your budget. Please ask us how we can help.

Preventative Dentistry

Preserve your smile for life at Waxahachie Family Dentistry.
Dr. Scott Clinton and Dr. Bobby Haney understand the importance of routine oral health care and proper home habits.
Your incredible smile won’t last as long without a solid foundation. We want our patients to achieve maximum health, beauty, and comfort, so we provide thorough preventive maintenance for your smile.
A new patient visit takes about one hour. We will review your medical history and we will perform a clinical exam, which includes an oral cancer screening, a periodontal evaluation, bite analysis, and tooth- by-tooth assessment. Once our dentist has gained an accurate idea about your status, he will construct a treatment plan to correct problems and re-establish optimal oral health.
Our office is designed to make you feel welcome, relaxed and comfortable. We always take the time to explain all aspects of your treatment and answer any questions you may have. We realize we are not just building smiles...we're building friendships.