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Resolving Underlying Dental Problems
Mother Nature and Father Time are not always kind to all of us, particularly
when it comes to our teeth.
Our 50+ attractive patient sought treatment at different
dental offices over the last 20 years. She was concerned about the lack of proper
dental care that she was receiving. Our examination revealed several problems,
including gum disease, cavities, infected teeth, bite problems, and unstable jaw
positions.
After clearing up her basic dental needs our patient
requested a simple makeover in order to improve her smile and appearance.
A simple orthodontic appliance was used for 4 months in
order to improve the stability of her bite and decrease the shifting of her
front teeth. Stabilizing the occlusion (bite) is often an overlooked
treatment necessity. Unstable jaw positions caused by drifting or shifting
of
the teeth can place unnecessary stress on any dental work performed,
especially porcelain veneers. This can cause such dental work to fracture or break.
In order to prevent failure of porcelain work it is necessary to pay careful
attention to the patient's bite and jaw position! Davinci veneers were fabricated for her front 4 teeth in
order to reshape her smile, lip contours, and muscle function. Notice the total overall improvement
in her appearance and facial expression.
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