Bite Rehabilitation
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dental (teeth) rehabilitation is desirable when the bite is so far from
"Divine design" that some part of the stomatognathis system"
is rapidly breaking down, whether it be the teeth, gums, joints and muscles,
or even soft tissues such as tongue, cheeks, lips and face. Usually, this
process began a long time ago and involved some missing teeth and piecemeal
dentistry to patch up the incipient damage to other teeth without regard
for the underlying cause. At some point however, the process speeds up
and rapid breakdown ensues. We have discovered this to occur between the
ages of 50-70, when other mechanisms seem to wain as well. This is the
age when we need proper nutrition the most. The "stomatognathis system"
is the important first part of the digestive system and warrants attention.
Aside from the health benefits of a proper bite are the benefits of proper
speech, skin and muscle tone of the lips and cheeks, restoration of symmetry
of the lower facial 1/3 and a radiant smile.
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