Understanding Your Score
Each category is scored from 0 to 2. Use the guide below to understand what your score means and where you may be able to make improvements.
2
Healthy
This area is in good condition. Keep doing what you're doing.
1
Needs Attention
There are early signs that this area could benefit from improvement.
0
Area of Concern
This area may need additional attention, treatment, or changes in home care.
Keeping Your Teeth & Gums Healthy
Hygiene at Your Appointment
This area is in good condition. Keep doing what you're doing.
Teeth are clean, with no gingivitis and no calculus present.
Some areas have not been cleaned as well as they should and some gingivitis may be present.
Plaque, calculus, toxins and/or gum disease are present due to inadequate hygiene.
How to improve: Consistent home care, including regular brushing and flossing.
Active Tooth Decay
A measure of whether active cavities are currently present.
No detectable decay is present at the appointment.
No more than one area of active decay is detected.
More than one area of active decay is present.
How to improve: Maintain excellent home care, reduce excess sugar, and follow recommended preventive treatment.
Periodontal Health
Looks at calculus, bone health, and gum recession.
No significant calculus, bone loss, or gum recession is present.
Minimal calculus or mild gum recession is present without significant bone loss.
Excessive calculus, visible subgingival deposits, bone loss, or significant gum recession is present.
How to improve: Consistent brushing and flossing are essential, along with professional periodontal care when recommended.
How Your Teeth & Jaw Function
Bite & Alignment
Evaluates how your teeth fit together and whether crowding or bite problems are present.
Teeth fit together in a healthy way with minimal crowding.
The bite is not ideal, but function is only moderately affected.
A significant malocclusion affects function or compromises appearance.
How to improve: Orthodontic treatment or restorative dentistry may help correct bite concerns.
Jaw Joint Health
Evaluates your TMJ for sounds, pain, deviation, or functional limitations.
The jaw joint is healthy with no sounds, pain, or deviation.
Occasional popping or clicking occurs without pain and the joint functions well.
Persistent sounds, locking, deviation, or pain is present.
How to improve: Limit excessive gum chewing, avoid hard foods when irritated, and mention jaw symptoms during your visit.
Tooth Wear
Looks for wear caused by grinding, clenching, bite forces, or other factors.
Little or no visible wear is present.
Visible wear is present but is minimal and not expected to worsen significantly.
Excessive wear is compromising teeth, tissue health, or restorations.
How to improve: A night guard may help protect teeth when grinding or clenching is present.
Protecting Your Dental Work
Fillings, Crowns & Restorations
Evaluates the condition and expected longevity of existing dental restorations.
No restorations are present, or existing restorations are in good condition.
One or more restorations show signs of breakdown or may need replacement in the near future.
A restoration currently requires repair or replacement to protect the tooth.
How to improve: Limit excessive gum chewing, avoid hard foods when irritated, and mention jaw symptoms during your visit.
Your Role at Home
Your Home Care Routine
Based on your reported brushing and flossing habits.
You report brushing twice daily and flossing every day.
Home care is less than ideal, but you are brushing at least once daily.
Brushing is less than daily and/or flossing is rarely or never performed.
Ideal routine: Brush twice daily and floss once daily. Your toothbrush should be the last thing in your mouth before bed.
Regular Dental Visits
Measures how consistently you maintain recommended preventive care.
You are seen regularly at the recommended interval and needed treatment is completed promptly.
You attend periodically but may have incomplete or delayed treatment.
Visits are irregular and outstanding treatment needs may remain unaddressed.
Why it matters: Limit excessive gum chewing, avoid hard foods when irritated, and mention jaw symptoms during your visit.