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1/27/2026
Functional Healing: How a Frenectomy Can Improve Feeding, Speech, and Sleep
There’s nothing more heart-wrenching than watching your baby struggle to feed, or seeing your child become frustrated while trying to speak.


Functional Healing: How a Frenectomy Can Improve Feeding, Speech, and Sleep
There’s nothing more heart-wrenching than watching your baby struggle to feed, or seeing your child become frustrated while trying to speak.
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More Than a Smile: Dr. Thomas’s Family-Centered Approach to Airway-Aware Dentistry
Airway-aware dentistry focuses on identifying and addressing oral and facial development issues that impact breathing.
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Welcome to Thomas Family Dental
Dr. Letrisha A. Thomas, DDS, PC, is a proud lifelong Missourian committed to delivering thoughtful, high-quality dental care to families across Columbia and the surrounding communities. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, Dr. Thomas was inspired to pursue dentistry by her aunt’s own career in the field. Today, she’s widely known for her expertise in preventive care, airway evaluation, and functional treatments that support growing smiles.
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dental care beyond compare
Whether you’re booking a routine visit or exploring care options for your child, we’re here to help every step of the way.
