I grew up surrounded by dentistry. My father was a dentist, my brother too. For years, I practiced the traditional way: restoring, fixing, replacing. But something did not sit right. I realized that many restorations were breaking down earlier than they should, largely due to underlying grinding and clenching. I began connecting the dots between breathing, growth, sleep, and lasting dental health.
Since then, my focus has shifted completely. Today, our
practice starts with function. We take the time to listen, to explain what we see, and to guide you through a plan that makes sense. Because when you start with how the body breathes, everything else begins to align.
“We look beyond teeth to understand the root cause of wear, pain, or disrupted sleep”
Strong smiles start with healthy function and continue through guided growth and lasting care.
We help patients and parents understand how breathing, posture, and tongue function shape long-term health.
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Start with Function
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Support Natural Growth
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Build Lasting Smiles
Start with Function
True dental stability begins with how you breathe, not how your teeth look. Every new patient starts with a comprehensive functional evaluation that connects the dots between airway, sleep, and oral health. When we understand how the body works, we can uncover the real causes of pain, tension, or dental wear instead of treating surface symptoms.
Once we understand function, we focus on gentle, growth-guided care that strengthens the body’s natural systems. We prioritize skills over hardware, helping patients build healthy breathing, tongue posture, and habits that promote long-term balance. The goal is to support natural development and create harmony throughout the airway and jaw.
True results come from patience, education, and collaboration. We teach as we treat so families can recognize progress, understand their options, and make confident choices. By restoring balance before adding anything new, we create changes that are stable, comfortable, and built to last.
Keep your smile strong with conservative, long-term care. From cleanings and crowns to implants and restorations, every treatment is planned with function and breath in mind, ensuring your results last.
Dr. Marc Purdy believes dentistry should be about health, not just teeth.
His philosophy, “Choose the simplest minimally-invasive approach that protects long-term outcomes,” guides every conversation and treatment plan. He takes the time to understand your goals, explain your options, and build trust before treatment begins.
He and his team provide calm, evidence-based care that helps patients connect the dots between airway, sleep, and long-term dental stability. They focus on prevention and education so patients can maintain progress long after leaving the office. The result is care that feels personal, thoughtful, and built to last.
