Let's Look at a Healthy Mouth
A healthy mouth meets the following criteria:
- 28-32 teeth
- No signs of decay
- No signs of gingival (gum tissue) inflammation
- No signs of bone loss around the teeth
- No loose teeth
- No infected teeth
- No worn teeth
- No broken or cracked teeth
- No signs of parafunctional (grinding or sleep apnea) habits
- No muscle pain during chewing
- No limitations on jaw movements
- No TMD
Let’s Look at a Healthy Smile:
A healthy smile meets the following criteria:
- The incisal edges of the upper six front teeth follow the curve of the lower lip
- The midline is perpendicular to the horizon
- There is no “cant” to the teeth in the smile
- The smile is properly framed by the lips and gum tissues
- There is an overall absence of disease
We Treat
- Dental caries: a bacterial infection that decalcifies and decays teeth
- Periodontal disease: bacterial infection of the gingival (gum) tissues and alveolar (jaw) bones
- Cracked, broken, and worn teeth
- Missing teeth
- TM Joint disorders
- Mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea