Finding a great dentist is much like finding a trusted doctor or contractor. Once you find someone you like, you want to stay with them for the rest of your life. You can deepen your trust over time and feel confident that they are guiding you correctly. I think there are three things you should […]

Improving your smile with braces is very exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking as parents and patients are uncertain of the steps involved. Let me guide you through the first few visits you will go through when getting braces at our Dallas, TX, location. Consultation Your first visit is very easy. After filling out the necessary paperwork, […]

The choice between braces and Invisalign can be made easier if you know the pros and cons of each. Even though, esthetically, Invisalign is your best choice to move teeth, many adult patients still go with Clear after we discuss all of their options. Let me show you the advantages of braces over Invisalign and […]

Hey everyone, it’s Dr. Nate here at Thrive Dental and Orthodontics with my lovely wife, Dr. Christine, who is also a dentist. And we’re going to be talking about a very important topic today, and that is gum recession. first off, what is gum recession? Gum recession is when your gums or your gingiva start […]

Dr. Nate here again with my lovely wife, Dr. Christine, and we want to talk to you today about dental cavities. I just heard this crazy new stat. In 2016, the CDC said that 90% of adults have had a cavity, but this is crazier, one in four adults in the US has untreated cavities. […]

Dental Implant vs. a Bridge Are you trying to determine if a Dental Bridge or Dental Implant is a better option? I’m going to go through the top reasons you should get a bridge, the top reasons you should get an implant, the pros and cons, and the pricing so you can be the best, […]

Hi, I’m Dr. Nate from Thrive Dental and Orthodontics, and I want to talk to you about the ten things you should know before starting Invisalign treatment. 1. How much pain is associated with Invisalign? The pain associated with getting Invisalign trays is very minimal. When we add the attachments to your teeth, there is […]

Are you about to get your braces or Invisalign off and wondering what the next steps are? Are you nervous about getting your braces or Invisalign removed?  I’m Dr. Nate, and I’ll walk you through the process of what happens when you are completed your orthodontic treatment. Braces or Invisalign attachment removal If you were […]

By: Dr. Nathan Coughlin If you are Googling this, you’re probably wondering what is a dental cavity and what is a dental filling? That is what I’m going to explain now! Dr. Nathan here at Thrive Dental and Orthodontics, and I want to review what a filling is and why you may need one. I’m […]

  By Dr. Nathan Coughlin Let me walk you through the steps I look for to determine if you or your child needs braces. First and foremost, we need to look at age. Just because your child may have some symptoms or signs that they need braces doesn’t necessarily mean they can get them yet. […]