Exploring the Process of Full Mouth Reconstruction

A full mouth reconstruction sounds like a major undertaking. The truth is that the treatment process differs for every patient because every patient has a different body, a different starting point, and different treatment goals. Whether your smile transformation process is complex or simple, your quality of life stands to increase significantly as a result of better health, increased confidence, and the elimination of the painful symptoms and discomforts that go hand in hand with oral health issues.  

The Process of Full Mouth Reconstruction: What to Expect During Your Treatment Stages

Consultation

As with any dental treatment, the process of a full mouth reconstruction begins with a consultation appointment. During this appointment, our dentist talks with patients about treatment goals, expectations, and current smile concerns. We then perform a thorough evaluation by examining the teeth, gums, and bone structure. We will also take extensive diagnostic images to evaluate the patient's total picture of oral health, viewing their existing bone structure, teeth, and gums as the canvas with which we can work.  

Personalized Treatment Plan

Based on the patient's goals, our findings, and our diagnoses, our dentist will then work with the patient to develop a personalized, multi-faceted treatment plan. Treatment plans vary from patient to patient because they are based on current oral health and individual treatment goals. For example, some patients might wish to restore only the health and function of their smiles while other patients also wish to go further with treatments to enhance their physical appearance.  

Regardless of the specific treatment plan, a full mouth reconstruction will likely take place in steps with various treatments scheduled over a lengthier period of time - rather than all at once.

Our dentist thoroughly discusses all proposed treatment options with each patient, answering questions, describing the treatments, and explaining the process to ensure patients understand the whole process - including scheduling and anticipated costs. We work with each patient to create a reconstruction treatment plan that meets all of their needs and treatment preferences.  

Creating a Strong and Healthy Foundation for Transformation

Typically, a smile transformation begins with treatments aimed at restoring a patient's oral health and the foundation for reconstructive treatments. In order for smile transformations to be successful and free from complications, good oral health is key in addition to strong jawbones and adequate gum tissue.

This stage of full mouth reconstruction might include treatments such as filling cavities in otherwise healthy and strong natural teeth or frequent oral hygiene appointments to address periodontal disease and restore gum health. This stage could also include tooth extractions, bone grafting procedures, or gum grafting surgeries designed to restore and strengthen the jawbones or gum tissue.  

Once the patient's oral health is adequately managed and the basic structures inside their mouths have been bolstered, we can begin the transformation.

Restoring Form and Function

The main treatment stage of a full mouth reconstruction is the restoration process. Depending on the patient, restoration can involve any combination of restorative and cosmetic treatments including:

• Dental crowns

• Dental bridges

• Dental implants

• Full or partial dentures

• Dental bonding

• Bone grafting

• Gum grafting or contouring

• Dental veneers

• Professional teeth whitening

The exact combination of treatments that's right for you will depend on your treatment goals and current oral health.  

Start Your Smile Makeover Journey Today

With a cosmetic dentist in Roseville and a cosmetic dentist in Folsom, Smile & Co. patients enjoy both convenience and comprehensive care with full construction treatment plans. Whether you require a complex approach with several treatment stages or a few more minor restorative treatments, our dentists can work with you to restore your smile's health in addition to its function and beauty.  

To learn more about full mouth reconstruction or to request a consultation at one of our two convenient locations, we welcome you to contact Smile & Co. in Folsom or Roseville today.

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