Are you tired of living with daily dental pain? Are you embarrassed by the health or appearance of your smile? You may be a candidate for full mouth reconstruction. Contrary to common belief, it isn’t a single procedure. Instead, your dentist creates a personalized treatment plan using services catering to your specific needs. Since every mouth and situation differs, here are 5 procedures that may be right for you.
1. Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that’s bonded over the surface of a tooth above the gum line, allowing it to restore its health and function. It can also be used as a preventive treatment to protect a compromised tooth from additional damage. It’s not uncommon for a crown to be used along with additional procedures, like root canal therapy or a dental bridge. Modern restorations are made of all-ceramic materials to look natural.
2. Porcelain Veneers
A veneer is a thin shell applied to the front surface of a tooth to enhance its color, size, and shape. When applied to the teeth visible when smiling, they can correct several imperfections simultaneously, like chips, cracks, discoloration, and gaps. The minimally invasive procedure provides drastic results that can last for a decade or longer.
3. Dental Implants
A dental implant is the only prosthetic to replicate both the root and crown of a lost tooth. With over a 95% success rate and proven to last for decades with the right care, it offers a permanent method to treat tooth loss. Whether you’re missing a single tooth, multiple teeth, or an entire arch, you can invest in the next best thing to your real teeth.
4. Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is the most traditional method of replacing 1 to 3 lost teeth in a row. The surfaces of your missing teeth are recreated using an impression of your mouth. The bridge is held in place by bonding dental crowns over the adjacent teeth. As an alternative to crowns, 1 to 2 dental implants can be used to support the bridge, so you don’t have to alter healthy teeth.
5. Dentures
Dentures have been used for generations to treat significant tooth loss. They’ve undergone several improvements to look and feel more realistic than ever. A full denture can be used to restore an entire arch of missing teeth, while a partial can replace several, whether consecutive or not.
Invest in a Functional Smile
A healthy, beautiful smile is possible with full mouth reconstruction. Take your first step toward better oral health and functions by scheduling your consultation to rehabilitate your smile and improve your quality of life.
About Dr. Marc Henry Scoles
Dr. Scoles earned his dental degree from the New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry. He has completed extensive continuing education in many specialties throughout his 40+ year career as a dentist. He has the qualifications and experience you can trust to treat the most complex oral health issues. Contact our office today to request your consultation for full mouth rehabilitation.