Do you dream of a healthier, more beautiful smile? Do your teeth have significant damage or multiple issues that need to be repaired to achieve this goal? You could be an excellent candidate for a full-mouth reconstruction. Although it has one title, this treatment is a customizable combination of multiple oral health procedures designed to bring back the appearance and function of your smile. Here are five incredible options your dentist might recommend as part of your full mouth reconstruction treatment!
Scaling & Root Planing
For your full-mouth reconstruction to have a firm foundation for success, your mouth will need to be in good health before any work begins. This means if you have periodontal (gum) disease, your dentist will need to treat that first. This disease is an infection of the oral tissue by dangerous bacteria that if left untreated could cause receding gums, chronic bad breath, and even tooth and bone loss. Unfortunately, there is no cure for gum disease, but scaling and root planing treatments can eliminate dangerous deposits of built-on bacteria and help prevent future damage. Then, once your smile is healthy, any other restorative work will have a better chance of success.
Dental Implants
Are you missing permanent teeth? Even if they’re not visible when you open your mouth to eat, speak, or smile, it’s important that you replace them. That’s because not only does having a complete arch make it easier to enjoy a complete, nutritious diet, but it can also prevent further dental damage by reducing the risk of tooth drift and jawbone deterioration.
Dental implants are available in a single tooth, bridge, and even denture form, and can replace anywhere between one and an entire arch, permanently!
All-Porcelain Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are deluxe restorations that are designed to repair teeth that cannot be repaired with a regular filling. They fit over the tooth like a cap, and all-porcelain varieties can be color-matched so they both look and feel exactly like your real tooth. If you have older metal crowns that stand out in your arches, your dentist can even upgrade them with a durable, lifelike porcelain crown that nobody will know isn’t your real tooth!
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Do you have teeth with chips, deep stains, or uneven wear? Cosmetic dental bonding uses the same durable, lifelike composite resin your dentist uses to make tooth-colored fillings, only instead of restoring an area of decay, it replaces enamel that has become worn or chipped, so you’ll never know there was damage! Plus, because it uses dental grade materials, your tooth will not only look complete, but it will also be safe to use to enjoy a full diet!
Gum Recontouring
Do you have excess periodontal tissue that gives you the appearance of short stubby teeth or a “gummy” smile? Gum recontouring uses a soft tissue laser to permanently and precisely remove extra tissue that sits along the base of the teeth, making them appear larger and more symmetrical. Using a laser is not only more accurate than a scalpel, but because it utilizes concentrated light to work, it cauterizes the tissue as it vaporizes it, meaning you’ll experience less bleeding, have a faster and more comfortable recovery, have a lower risk of infection during healing, and you likely won’t need stitches or sutures, either!
Remember, your full mouth reconstruction can include as little or as many procedures as you need to bring back your beautiful, healthy smile. To learn more about which individual treatments you can include in yours, schedule a consultation with your dentist today!
About Our Practice
At Premier Dental, Dr. Jone and Dr. Diaz Jones are the team that wants to give you a winning smile! If you have suffered from significant dental damage that requires more than one procedure to repair, a full-mouth reconstruction treatment could be the answer. To learn more about your options and see how we can help you get the gorgeous, glowing grin you’ve been dreaming of, schedule a consultation for a full-mouth reconstruction today by visiting our website or calling 772-774-3463.