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What if your dentist could tell you more
about your health

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than your teeth?

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Hi, I'm Dr. Dickson.

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Let me ask you a question.

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When was the last time your dentist talked
to you

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about your sleep?

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Or inflammation?

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Or breathing?

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Or how your oral health might affect the
rest of your body?

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The Forma Method is a comprehensive health
evaluation

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that uses your mouth as a window

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into your overall health, sleep,

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inflammation, and longevity.

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Instead of looking at one tooth at a time,

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we look at the complete picture.

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We ask, why is this happening?

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What caused this?

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What can we learn from it?

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And how can we help prevent future problems?

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The goal is not simply healthier teeth.

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The goal is a healthier you.

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You want a dental office where you feel
comfortable.

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You want a team that listens.

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You want recommendations you can trust.

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And you want to know that the people caring
for you

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genuinely have your best interest at heart.

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That's exactly the type of practice

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we've worked hard to create.

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Phase one, we call this discover.

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This is where we gather information.

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We use digital photography, intraoral
scanning,

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facial scanning, CBCT imaging,

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comprehensive health histories, and sleep
airway screening.

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This gives us an incredibly detailed
understanding

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of your health.

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Think of it like creating a blueprint.

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Before building a home, you need plans.

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Before creating a personalized health
strategy,

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we need data.

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So why this matters?

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Most people have never seen their oral
health this way.

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Many patients are surprised when they learn

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their grinding may be related to airway
issues.

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Their worn teeth may be connected to sleep
problems.

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Their inflammation may be affecting

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more than just their gums.

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Their jaw position may be contributing

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to headaches or discomfort.

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Their oral bacteria may be influencing
overall health.

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The earlier we identify these issues,

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the more options we have to address them.

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If your jaw is sore, tight, clicking,

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or just feels tired all the time,

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you might assume you have TMJ.

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But TMJ is actually the name of the joint,

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the temporomandibular joint.

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And there are several different things

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that can cause pain in this area.

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Many people clench their teeth throughout
the day

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without even realizing it.

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Others may grind or clench while they're
sleeping.

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That can overwork the muscles

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around the jaw and the temples.

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The important thing is that your jaw pain

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isn't one diagnosis and the right treatment

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depends on identifying what's actually
causing it.

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If your jaw pain is persistent,

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your jaw's locking,

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or you're having difficulty opening
comfortably,

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that's a good reason to have it evaluated.

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Phase two, understand.

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Data by itself doesn't improve health.

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Understanding does.

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After gathering information,

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we review everything together.

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We show you exactly what we're seeing.

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We explain what's healthy, what's
concerning,

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what may need attention, and why it matters.

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Our patients often tell us this is the first
time

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they've truly understood what's happening in
their mouth.

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No confusing terminology, no pressure, just
clarity.

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Whether you're coming in for a routine
cleaning,

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have concerns about your dental health,

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or you're interested in improving your
smile,

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our goal is always the same,

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to help you feel informed, comfortable,

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and confident in your care.

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Phase three, personalized health plan.

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Every patient is different.

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That's why every Forma Method plan is
customized.

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Your plan may include preventative care,

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airway improvements, sleep evaluation,

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bite optimization, gum therapy, smile
enhancement,

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nutritional recommendations,

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and long-term health monitoring.

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The goal is simple.

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Help you maintain your health, function,
appearance,

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and quality of life for decades to come.

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The longevity connection.

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One of the reasons patients are so excited

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about the Forma Method is because it aligns

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with a growing interest in longevity.

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People want more than treatment.

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They want prevention.

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They want answers.

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They want to age well.

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The mouth provides valuable clues about
what's happening

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throughout the rest of the body.

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By identifying concerns earlier,

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we can often help patients make better
decisions

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before problems become larger.

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Our philosophy is simple.

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Treat every patient the way

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we would want our own family treated.

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That means taking the time to get to know
you,

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understand your goals,

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answer your questions,

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and help you make confident decisions about
your health.

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We don't believe in rushing people through
appointments.

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We don't believe in pressuring patients into
treatment.

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We want you to feel welcomed, respected,

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and supported every step of the way.

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I invite you to experience a Forma Method
for yourself.

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During your visit,

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we'll perform a comprehensive evaluation,

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review our findings together,

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and help you better understand your health,

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your risks, and your opportunities for
improvement.

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Thank you for spending this time with me.

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My team and I look forward to meeting you

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and helping you discover what's possible

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through the Forma Method.

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Schedule your Forma Method health evaluation
today.