The purpose of the initial dental evaluation is to develop a master plan for optimal health, longevity, esthetics, and function.
We begin with an interview to clarify your problems, concerns wants and expectations.
The key point is to determine which of the wonderful technologies in dentistry best fulfill your needs and wants... Whitening…bonding…porcelain veneers… porcelain crowns…implants…tooth colored fillings… etc. After a discussion with your input, we devise a plan and sequence that "fits" and makes sense with your life.
The result is long lasting comfort, good function, health and esthetics.
We conduct a complete radiographic series to check for hidden problems, a complete photographic series to see all areas and evaluate your smile, and 3 Dimensional models of your mouth are assembled on a jaw stimulator to study how it functions. All this information now becomes a baseline for future comparisons. We then study results of the examination, for an accurate diagnosis of needed and elective treatment.
There are 3 Reasons for dental problems and we must address all three:
1.
Bacteria- causes decay & periodontal disease
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Abnormal biting surface- crowding, crocked teeth, clenching and grinding, and poor jaw relationships
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Quality of life issues- comfort, function, health, facial and smile esthetics
