A beautiful smile is only one part of the picture. At Richardson Dentistry, we look at how your teeth and bite function, the health of your mouth and how you feel about your smile. These pieces are connected, which is why our approach starts with creating a healthy foundation and then considers what may improve function, appearance or both.
Beauty, Function and Health in Dentistry
Beauty, function and health essentially all go hand in hand. One is not separate from the other.
You cannot have a pretty smile that doesn’t work for you. And a lot of our patients may have a smile that works, but do not like the way they look.
If you could tie all that together, the most important part is your mouth is a gateway to the rest of your body. So, if it’s not as healthy as possible or not in a state of optimal health, having a bite that doesn’t work for you or having a smile that you’re not happy with doesn’t matter.
First and foremost, our goal is always to get a mouth that’s optimal.
Your teeth need to do more than look good. They also need to function comfortably and exist within a healthy mouth. Richardson Dentistry considers oral health, bite function and appearance together when evaluating a patient’s needs and treatment options.
Yes. Some patients have healthy, functional teeth but are unhappy with the appearance of their smile. Once a healthy foundation is established, cosmetic dentistry may be considered to address concerns with the shape, color, size, alignment or overall appearance of the teeth.
How your teeth come together can influence how they function and may be an important consideration when planning cosmetic or restorative dental treatment. Evaluating the bite helps your dentist consider both the appearance and long-term function of your smile.
Yes. Richardson Dentistry takes a comprehensive approach to dental care that considers the health of your mouth alongside function, appearance and the patient’s individual needs and goals.
