It is now possible to rebuild smiles more cohesively, thanks to the advancements in dentistry. With new procedures, technologies, and techniques that allow dentists to refine their skills, patients can experience more efficient and accurate treatment. This is good news, especially if you are preparing for full-mouth reconstruction. Since your dental team will need to address multiple problem areas, a more comprehensive approach is required. If you are curious about the kinds of treatment options that might be included in your plan, keep reading.
Why Might Full-Mouth Reconstruction Be Necessary?
Your dentist is likely recommending full-mouth reconstruction for the following reasons:
- You have experienced significant dental trauma or injury, resulting in broken, chipped, cracked, or lost teeth.
- You have many dental issues, such as gum disease, enamel erosion, and a misaligned bite.
- You want a more beautiful smile, which means addressing stains, gaps, chips, cracks, and misalignment.
Targeting each of these issues individually can be expensive and time-consuming. With full-mouth reconstruction, the process can be more streamlined, resulting in faster results.
Which Treatment Options May Be Included?
Depending on your dentist and the services they offer, your full-mouth reconstruction may look different than another patient’s.
Some of the services that may be included are:
- Dental Implants: If you are missing one or more teeth, your dentist can replace them with titanium dental implants that restore both the crowns and roots. Fusing with your jawbone, these prosthetics can make eating, speaking, and smiling easier.
- Orthodontics: With traditional braces or Invisalign clear aligners, your dentist can close unnecessary gaps, create space, and realign overbites to create a healthier, functional, and more aesthetically pleasing smile.
- Dental Crowns: With porcelain dental crowns, your decayed or damaged teeth can remain protected, thanks to the durable material that sits on top. Blending in with the rest of your smile, they are custom-made to match the size, shape, and color of your teeth. Also, instead of waiting weeks for results, your dentist can produce your dental crowns in-house with CEREC technology.
- Root Canal Treatment: If you have a tooth that is infected and posing a risk to the rest of your smile, root canal treatment can save it from extraction. Using optimal precision and a gentle touch, your dentist will remove the infected pulp and protect your tooth with a custom crown.
Although these are only four of the many services your dentist may provide as part of your full-mouth reconstruction, trust that your results will leave you excited about the future of your new smile.
About the Author
Dr. Aaron Swingdorf is a family dentist who offers full-mouth reconstruction to patients whose smiles are damaged, decayed, and in need of aesthetic improvements. Using high-quality materials and state-of-the-art technology, he and his team can deliver beautiful results that stand the test of time. If you need help to address multiple smile issues, contact us at (952) 448-4151 or visit our website to schedule a consultation with Dr. Swingdorf today.
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