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Reading Smiles

March 12, 2026 · Dr. Dana Colson & Associates

How your teeth meet and move affects more than appearance. Bite balance and alignment can influence comfort, function, and even how you feel day to day.

Understanding your smile in context helps us recommend care that fits your life, from orthodontics to restorative work, so you can chew, speak, and smile with confidence.

When we "read" a smile, we are also looking at wear, facial harmony, muscular patterns, and the small signs that reveal how the bite is functioning over time. Those clues help guide better treatment planning.

What we look for

  • Alignment and symmetry
  • Wear patterns and bite balance
  • Functional signs that may affect comfort over time

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