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Our Total Wellness Approach

We fully diagnose before we treat, because a healthy face is a beautiful face.

Dentistry is more than cavities and getting your teeth cleaned. Total dental wellness requires us to examine multiple systems related to your health. Our exams are Comprehensive , we review all systems related to Oral-Maxillofacial health, evaluate your personal risk factors, customize care with your personal risk factors in mind.

What we look at in a comprehensive exam

1

Review Pertinent Medical Conditions

  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Medications which may increase cavity risk
  • Conditions which increase risk of oral cancer
  • GI conditions that are associated with tooth erosion and oral lesions
  • Effects of smoking on wound healing and oral cancer
  • Sleep Apnea
  • And many others
2

Radiology Examination

  • Check for cavities, missing teeth, blocked out teeth
  • Bone loss associated with periodontal disease
  • TMJ visualization
  • Development of the Jaw
  • Pathology
  • Visualize Airway
3

Clinical Photography

  • Facial asymmetry
  • Development of the Face/Jaw
  • Evaluation of the occlusion (BITE)
  • Visualize the Oral Airway
  • Tongue Posture
  • Hard and Soft tissue Pathology
  • Communication with Specialist and Labs for interdisciplinary care
4

Oral Cancer Evaluation

Part of every comprehensive exam.

5

TMJ Health and function

Part of every comprehensive exam.

6

Bite Function (Occlusion)

  • Worn teeth , understanding the etiology causing to prevent and rehabilitate pathological bites
  • Identify if it is due to TMJ joint changes
  • Associated with an Airway problem
  • Need for orthodontics
7

Screen for Sleep Disordered Breathing Problems

  • UARS (Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome) , Mild Restriction of the airway: Can be due to blockage of the the Nasal airway, the Oro-pharyngeal airway or combination.
  • OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea)
  • Identify contributing factors in the developing child which inhibit ideal facial growth and development, which not only improve facial esthetics but lifetime health by minimizing risk for Sleep disordered breathing and TMJ problems.
8

Tethered Oral Tissue

  • Preventing Lip Seal , associated with mouth breathing
  • Poor tongue posture/ swallowing
  • Causing Jaw / facial muscle tension
9

Dental Evaluation

  • Risk factors for dental caries
  • Dental erosion
  • Dental attrition (tooth wear)
  • Fractured teeth
  • Condition of existing restorations
10

Periodontal Evaluation

  • Goal is to examine how healthy the supporting structures around your teeth are. Are you at risk for gum recession, increased tooth mobility, or tooth loss? What can we recommend to prevent the progression of disease?
  • Based on evaluation we can recommend what type of cleaning therapy and frequency of preventive care is most appropriate for you.
11

Cosmetic Evaluation

DIGITAL SMILE DESIGN: We take photographs, facial scans and correlate the images with digital intraoral scans of the teeth. From there we can begin a digital design to enhance your smile.

  • Veneers , we work with highly skilled dental lab technicians/ ceramists to design natural looking veneers with texture, variation in color and shape. The goal is not to have a fake “Chicklet” look. To obtain a natural and highly esthetic result requires a lot of pre-planning and communication between the dentist and ceramist. The dentist needs to understand the principles of designing a beautiful smile and communicate it effectively so that the ceramist can execute the vision.
  • Bonding
  • Minimal Prep Technique , First Fit Guided Minimal prep same day Veneers ( case selection is important for minimal prep technique/ not ideal for all situations, but we would advise)
  • Go! Whitening
  • Opalescence Custom Tray Whitening
  • Boost: in office touch up treatment
  • KOR combination Custom Tray whitening + In office treatment
  • White Spot Treatment’s , Opal luster
  • Non vital bleaching , Dark tooth from a previous Root canal treatment

SPECIALIST TREATMENT , sometimes to achieve ideal esthetics we find tooth, gum-line, and jaw position are not ideal. When needed we work with specialist to assist in the smile design treatment process. This may include.

  • Orthodontic Treatment , to get the teeth where they belong
  • Gum Lift , to treat a gummy smile
  • Gum Graft , to add to areas where the gum tissue is receded. Or thin.
  • Dental Implants , To replace missing teeth
  • Orthognathic surgery , where the jaw is underdeveloped and compromising function, health and esthetics.

Have a question about your own situation? Dr. Kwon or Dr. Jabbour will explain your options in plain language, with no pressure.

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Where this approach leads

The exam is the starting point for every treatment we offer. Read more about checkups and cleanings, cosmetic dentistry, TMJ treatment in Walnut Creek, sleep apnea and snoring and children's growth and airway.