The world of cosmetic medical procedures primarily focuses on enhancing appearance rather than improving function. Procedures aimed at reducing wrinkles, enhancing cheekbones, or restoring hair may provide a significant boost in confidence, but they do not necessarily enhance physical comfort or ability.

However, dentistry operates differently. When it comes to dentistry, improving your teeth can lead to a remarkable improvement in comfort and chewing ability. This concept is often referred to as “functional aesthetics.”

Our jaw joints, jaw musculature, and teeth, form a complex and finely-tuned mechanical system. Any imbalance in this system becomes apparent through various signs and symptoms. As dental professionals, we notice teeth that show signs of wear, jaw joints that click or pop, tense head and neck muscles, frequent headaches, and/or sensitive teeth.

In many cases, patients are unaware of these imbalances. It is during a routine dental examination that we observe abnormal wear on their teeth. Some patients are well aware of their problems, experiencing constant discomfort due to sore and tense jaw muscles.

Regardless of whether you are aware of issues or not, the disharmony between your jaw joints, associated muscles, and teeth can lead to problems. As your dental professionals, our role is to identify these problems and offer solutions. One of the solutions we have at our disposal is to restore your teeth in a way that improves both function and appearance.

By restoring front teeth, we can often significantly improve how all of your teeth function against one another! This is the beauty of cosmetic dentistry (pun intended). Not only can we create the smile you’ve always dreamed of, but we can also simultaneously address a wide range of jaw joint and bite issues. It is both rewarding and remarkable to witness our patients feeling better about the functionality of their teeth after they have been beautified.

Whether you have specific smile goals, or are experiencing issues with your bite or jaws, it’s important to know that there is likely a common solution that can address both aspects effectively. We believe we can help most everyone achieve optimal function and exceptional smiles.

Do you think the above may be of value for you? Give us a call and make an appointment to see us at your earliest!