Comprehensive Dental Exams Save Teeth

What does it take to keep your teeth healthy and looking great?  Most importantly, go to your dentist for regular, comprehensive exams. A really good exam should evaluate the support, alignment, and physical integrity of your teeth.

Healthy gums and bones provide the foundational support and the esthetic framing for your teeth and smile.  Measuring the gum “pockets” and comparing them to x-ray findings is one way to detect gum disease that could lead to tooth loss.  The alignment of teeth and how they bite together can affect the health of your teeth, jaw joints and muscles.  Accelerated or uneven wearing, chipping, cracking, and loosening of teeth be indicators of alignment problems.  Even sore jaws or joints, teeth clenching or grinding, clicking joints, and sore teeth can be related.  Finally, repairs are best when they re-strengthen teeth, fit well, are durable, and leave you with a great looking smile.