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Do you have any dental problems now?
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Pain in mouth or tooth?
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Pain or tenderness to biting or chewing?
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Teeth sensitivity to hot, cold or sweets?
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Did you wear braces?
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Is food catching between your teeth?
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Are you missing any teeth? If yes, do you know the cause?
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If teeth have not been replaced, why not? Was it ever suggested?
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Have you ever broken a tooth? If yes, do you know the cause?
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Have you noticed your teeth or bite shifting? If yes, do you know why?
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Is your bite comfortable?
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Do you tend to chew on the right or the left side?
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Are you aware of teeth clenching and / or grinding? During sleep?
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Do your jaws ever feel tired or fatigued?
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Do you ever have ringing or pain in your ears? If yes, do you recall when it started? Has there been any change?
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How often do you brush? What type of tooth brush? What type of toothpaste?
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Do you floss? What type of floss?
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Do your gums bleed when you clean them? Do they bleed any other time?
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Do your gums feel irritated, tender or swollen?
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Have you ever been told of gum disease? Have your parents had gum disease?
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Have you heard the term "traumatic occlusion?"
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Do you know extensive destruction of the bone under the gum can occur before your are aware of it?
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Is there anything you would like to change?
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Are you happy with the appearance of your teeth and / or smile?
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How do you feel about keeping your teeth a lifetime, in maximum comfort, function and appearance?
Occlusal (Bite) Harmony
Periodontal (Gum) Health
Objectives
*Note that there is some overlap in the first two categories. Some questions can suggest gum health issues and / or bite issues if answered in the affirmative.