When we connect the mouth to the rest of the body, we tend to get better dental and health outcomes.

That’s why we look deeper, and listen longer before we treat.
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Maybe your bite feels off. Maybe things keep breaking. Maybe no one has explained why these problems keep showing up.

Or maybe you’re dealing with reflux, clenching, sleep issues, or even GI symptoms, and no one has ever suggested it could be connected to your oral health & microbiome. You’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone. What happens in your mouth is connected to the rest of your body.

When that connection is missed, the real causes often are too. After decades in dentistry, I began to see the patterns. I wanted to understand them. This practice is built around that curiosity. We take more time, look more closely, and ask better questions. We work with patients who want to understand what is happening and why—so we can build something that lasts.

Our Framework:

Health. Function. Beauty.

Everything we do is shaped by these three ideas.

Because when your oral health is aligned with your overall health, care becomes clearer, earlier, and more lasting.

01 Health We look at what is happening—and why.
  • Salivary testing for bacterial and inflammatory markers
  • Reflux and erosion detection
  • A1C and metabolic screening
  • Hygiene protocols personalized to your risk
  • Screening for airway and oral-systemic inflammation
  • Collaboration with ENTs, myofunctional therapists, and other medical specialists
  • Bite and jaw evaluation
  • TMJ and muscle assessment
  • Minimally invasive restorative options
  • Occlusion planning to reduce long-term strain
  • Coordination with airway and sleep providers
  • Focus on chewing, breathing, sleeping—the foundation of function
  • Bonding and conservative esthetic work
  • Aligner therapy with airway and facial growth in mind
  • Restorations that are strong, natural, and built to last
“I want to be more proactive about my health, but I need help connecting the dots.”
 “My dental work keeps failing, and I never get a clear answer.”

“I was told everything looked fine, but something still feels off.”


Who This Practice Is For

If you have any of these thoughts or maybe you’ve started to wonder if what’s happening in your mouth could be affecting the rest of your body, then you are in the right place.
This practice is for people who want answers.
People who are ready to get to the root cause of persistent problems—and are looking for care that makes sense in the bigger picture.
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My Approach to Care

What You Can Expect

  • Testing and evaluation that connect symptoms to causes
  • A full review of your medical and dental history.
  • Time to talk through your goals, concerns, and patterns
  • A care plan based on your needs —not your insurance codes
  • A slower, more focused first visit

Hear From Patients Who We've Helped

Ready to take the next step? Whether you are ready to schedule a consultation or just want to learn more, we are here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Email

office.owcc@gmail.com

Phone

434-293-9311

Location

505 Faulconer Dr Unit 1d, Charlottesville, VA 22903

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Learn more about how we use the Health, Function, Beauty framework to guide your care.
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