A healthy, beautiful smile is more than just a confidence booster—it affects your overall health. However, sometimes people are born with or develop multiple dental conditions that need to be addressed.
That’s where full mouth reconstruction comes in. This comprehensive approach to dental care is designed to restore your smile, along with achieving full functionality for your teeth and mouth. But how do you know if it’s the right choice for you?
What is full mouth reconstruction?
Full mouth reconstruction is a customized treatment plan that combines multiple dental procedures to address your dental concerns. Whether you’re dealing with extensive tooth decay, missing teeth, worn or broken teeth or gum disease, full mouth reconstruction can help restore your health, function and appearance.
What does full mouth reconstruction include?
Every full mouth reconstruction plan is unique, tailored to your specific needs. Some of the procedures that might be included are:
- Dental implants: Dr. Mike can help by replacing your missing or broken teeth. Implants offer natural-looking, long-lasting results.
- Crowns and bridges: These restore damaged or missing teeth, and can improve the overall structure of your smile.
- Veneers: Veneers enhance the appearance of your front teeth, when you have issues like chips, gaps or discoloration.
- Orthodontics: Orthodontic procedures can straighten teeth and correct bite issues. They typically include traditional braces or clear aligners.
- Periodontal therapy: Good gum health is key—especially if you plan on getting implants. Periodontal therapy treats gum disease and restore the health of your gums.
- Tooth-colored fillings or inlays/onlays: This option can repair cavities, or replace old fillings with natural-looking materials.
Who should consider full mouth reconstruction?
Full mouth reconstruction is a great option for people with complex dental goals. You might be a candidate if you:
- Have multiple missing teeth: Missing teeth can affect your ability to eat, speak, and smile. Full mouth reconstruction can replace missing teeth with options like dental implants, bridges or dentures.
- Experience severe wear and tear: Over time, teeth can become worn down due to grinding, clenching and acid erosion. If your teeth are significantly worn, a full mouth reconstruction can restore them to their proper shape and size.
- Suffer from chronic dental issues: If you’ve dealt with ongoing dental problems like decay, infection or gum disease, a comprehensive approach may be necessary to fully restore your oral health. Full mouth reconstruction can address those underlying issues to create a healthy foundation.
- Have jaw pain or bite problems: Issues with your bite (how your teeth come together) can cause jaw pain, headaches and even tooth damage. Your treatment could include orthodontic treatment, crowns or other procedures to correct your bite and alleviate discomfort.
- Want to improve your smile: If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your smile due to multiple dental imperfections, full mouth reconstruction can combine cosmetic and restorative procedures. This includes dental implants—a long-lasting solution to replace missing or broken teeth.
Interested in full mouth reconstruction?
If you’re dealing with multiple dental issues, full mouth reconstruction could be the solution you’ve been looking for. The first step is to schedule a consultation with your general dentist. They’ll assess your dental health, discuss your goals and create a personalized treatment plan. If your plan involves dental implants, call the Cleveland Implant Institute and schedule a consultation with Dr. Mike. We’ll work with you and your dentist to help achieve the smile of your dreams!