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The Science Behind Functional Dentistry: How It Differs from Traditional Dentistry

Functional dentistry is changing the way many people think about oral health. Instead of treating the mouth as separate from the rest of the body, functional dentistry looks at how your teeth, gums, jaw, airway, nutrition, and overall health work together. This approach is based on a simple but powerful idea: a healthy mouth supports…