Leix Dental is a Lakewood based family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment. We are a cosmetic dentist that offers services like checkups, teeth cleaning, crowns, veneers and more.

Dr. Leix is a graduate of University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry (2003). She did her undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa and University of Wisconsin Platteville, where she graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. She also received a Bachelors of Science in Dentistry from University of Illinois at Chicago (2001).

Since graduating, Dr. Leix has worked as an associate dentist in cosmetic and family dental practices in the Chicago area. Facilitated in an underserved childrens dental clinic where she enjoyed serving the children of the community and providing parents with educational tools for their childs optimal dental health before establishing Leix Dental in 2007. Dr. Leix opened Leix Dental in 2008 and continues to proudly serve the McHenry County area. She focuses her practice on Complete Health and Cosmetic Dentistry with a fresh approach to total wellness and creating Smiles for families.

Family is very important to her! Dr. Leix is wife to Jason and mother to their four children- Andrew, Alex, Isabella and Luciana. They all enjoy quality time together. Dr. Leix enjoys health and fitness, sports, photography and is a personal-growth warrior. She has run 3 marathons among other shorter races and hopes to pursue her love of running with future races. Dr. Leix and her husband are football fans with a house divided. She is an avid Bears fan and he is an avid Packers fan!

Dr. Leix has strong family values and hopes that those values are expressed within her family dental practice. She looks forward to building long term relationships with her patients and serving the community in which she lives.

Amanda is our dental assistant aka dental Ninja and a graduate from the First Institute Dental Assisting program. Amanda has been a part of our team since 2016. She loves to educate her patients in overall health and wellness and make them feel comfortable while visiting our office. Youll often find her serenading patients chairside while treatment is being completed. Amanda believes dental offices should not be a place of fear and strives to be as helpful as possible by going above and beyond for patients and their needs. She enjoys taking continuing education courses and team building exercises to increase her knowledge and better her skills. In her time away from the office, Amanda loves to go camping and enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her family and her fur baby, Olive. On her bucket list, she cant wait to go on an African Safari and have lunch at the Giraffe Manor in Kenya.

Melyssa has been our dental hygienist since 2019 and a graduate of Harper College, where she graduated with an Associates of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. She believes in providing long term education on prevention, disease and overall health management. She considers the mouth to be incredibly important in systemic function and overall health. Melyssa is committed to making hygiene wellness visits for her patients a comfortable and positive experience.

In her time away from the dental chair, she loves being with family and enjoys the outdoors. Melyssa and her husband Christian have two sons, Christian Jr. and Jameson. She enjoys sports, fitness, and biking. Melyssa was born and raised in Ohio and is a loyal Ohio sports fan who enjoys watching her favorite teams play! On her bucket list, she hopes to travel to every MLB stadium with her family.

Camille is one of our fabulous dental hygienists. She graduated in 2017 from Fox College with her Associates of Science degree in Dental Hygiene and has been working with us ever since! Camille is very passionate about the oral systemic link and connecting the dots from oral health to systemic health. Her main focus is to provide high quality, personalized care while educating her patients on how to prevent oral and systemic diseases. She strives for quality patient care for all of her patients, especially those with once, previous negative memories of dentistry are now comfortable and happy to be receiving dental care. Camilles family is the most important thing to her! She enjoys anything outdoors in her free time, chasing her cat Flapjack, gardening, baking and playing with her son, Mack!

Katy has been deemed a jack-of-all trades within dentistry as she has played many roles from dental assistant to whitening specialist in her 20+ years within the dental field. This is Katys 7th year as a team leader role and she began her journey at Leix Dental in 2020 as our Office Manager. She has a BA degree in Theatre/English from EIU. Her found passion for dentistry began with and stems from one belief: By going above and beyond with each individual patient every day, I can and I will change the stigmas associated with dentistry with every patient connection. Katys many interests outside of dentistry include live music, reading, running, movie collecting, Chicago Bears football, gymnastics, and karaoke. She is checking one off of her bucket list by teaching herself to play the guitar! Katy enjoys spending most of her time with her large, boisterous family and especially with one of her favorite people in this world- her daughter, Maggie. Beyond her love of theatre/music, Katy hopes to pass along to her daughter these words of wisdom to live by: Love what you do and you will never have to work a day in your life.

Nasaria graduated from Illinois School of Health Careers for Dental Assisting in 2007. She has a passion for serving in the dental community and has been cross- trained in treatment planning with excellent scheduling skills while simultaneously making every patient feel comfortable. Nasaria joined our team in June 2021 and is very versatile in the dental field. She helps the entire office team by jumping in and helping wherever she is needed! When she is not helping patients here at the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband Juan, her son Jaiden, her daughter Laila, and her 2 playful dogs Whiskey and Chispa. Nasaria likes reading, swimming, and entertaining with family and friends. She loves to stay active by walking, working out, and most-recently finding great fun with Zumba classes. Nasaria is here to serve you with your dental needs and is excited to welcome you into our dental family with a bright and healthy smile!

The team at Leix Dental believe in the importance of preventative care. We focus on keeping patients in good oral health so that they can live a full, healthy, and enjoyable life that is free from oral pain. This starts by educating our patients on what they can do to stay healthy at home. In our family dentist office we recommend that patients eat a healthy diet that consists of green leafy vegetables, lean protein, nuts, dairy products, and crunchy fruits and veggies. Eating these foods along with drinking water can help to keep teeth healthy and make them stronger. By simultaneously reducing sugar intake, patients can also reduce their risk of cavities.

It is also important to brush and floss throughout the day. Instead of waiting for bedtime to brush teeth, carry a small toothbrush and use it after meals and snacks. This makes it possible to remove sugar and bacteria from the teeth and gums before it has the opportunity to turn into acid that can attack the teeth. This preventative step can greatly reduce a persons' risk of getting a cavity or gum disease. We understand the importance of taking these steps at home and will spend the time necessary to educate and inform patients so that they can stay healthy overall. Education, after all, is essential for living a long and healthy life.

Understanding the importance of these regular dental exams, the staff at Leix Dental work to make each patient extremely comfortable. This includes being welcoming and kind while performing dental treatments in a way that is painless and relaxing. Patients visit our dentist office because they trust us to do just that take care of their teeth and gums, gently. The majority of our patients are local and come from the greater Lakewood area, we also see patients that are looking for gentle dental care.

Seniors, on the other hand, often struggle with gum disease and oral infections. As people age, their teeth can become weaker and infected more easily. Bone loss is incredibly common with seniors and by conducting regular dental exams, the team at Leix Dental can help seniors to have strong teeth and reduce the risk of them falling out. Since over seventy percent of U.S. adults suffer from tooth loss, preventative care is important.

A. Primary, or 'baby,' teeth are important for many reasons. Not only do they help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also aid in forming a path that permanent teeth can follow when they are ready to come in.

A. First, rinse the irritated area with warm salt water and place a cold compress on the face if it is swollen. Give the child acetaminophen for any pain, rather than placing aspirin on the teeth or gums. Finally, see a dentist as soon as possible.

A. Sealants work by filling in the crevasses on the chewing surfaces of the teeth. This shuts out food particles that could get caught in the teeth, causing cavities. The application is fast and comfortable and can effectively protect teeth for many years.

A. Have your family dentist evaluate the fluoride level of your child's primary source of drinking water. If your child is not getting enough fluoride internally through water (especially if the fluoride level is deficient or if your child drinks bottled water without fluoride), then we may prescribe fluoride supplements.

A. Soft plastic mouthguards can be used to protect teeth, lips, cheeks and gums from sport related injuries. A custom-fitted mouthguard will protect your teeth from injuries and even provide protection from severe injuries to the head.

A. There is very little risk in dental X-rays. Family dentists are especially careful to limit the amount of radiation to which you and your family are exposed. Lead aprons and high-speed film are used to ensure safety and minimize the amount of radiation. Digital x-rays provide an even greater level of protection by using up to 90 percent less radiation.

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