What is Full Mouth Rehab?
Do you have multiple missing or broken teeth?
Are you embarrassed by the color, shape, or size of your teeth?
Are your teeth worn down from clenching and grinding?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be a candidate for full mouth rehab. Teeth naturally get shorter and discolor with age. In extreme conditions, teeth can become so worn down and begin to break which can cause jaw pain and other muscular issues from the mouth over-closing. A full-mouth reconstruction not only focuses on revamping your smile to its fullest potential, but is also meant to improve the function of your jaw and gums.
What Does Full Mouth Reconstruction Do?
When there are multiple missing teeth or broken teeth, this can cause issues with your jaw. Using a combination of restorative and cosmetic procedures, your doctor will work closely with a dental lab to restore the functionality of your jaw as well as redesign the shape and size of your new smile. Why do we do this? Broken or missing teeth can change the way you chew which in turn causes wear on your other teeth or fatigue in muscles of the jaw. This type of wear can cause jaw and muscle pain as well as headaches or migraines.
Who Needs It?
Everybody’s teeth wear for different reasons–some within normal standards. Your dentist might recommend full mouth rehab if you:
Have several missing teeth
Have multiple broken or chipped teeth
Are dissatisfied with multiple aspects of your teeth–including shape, color, and size
Are having jaw pain associated with missing or broken teeth
What is Involved?
Each person’s reconstruction is different. Starting with a consultation with your dentist will give you a more accurate idea of your specific treatment plan. Your dentist will evaluate the health of your teeth, gums, and jaw; they may even recruit a specialist called a prosthodontist to help with treatment. Here are some treatments that your dentist may recommend:
Root canals for broken teeth
Scaling and root planing
A mouthguard
Veneers
Dental crowns
Dental implants or bridge
Teeth whitening
If you aren’t sure if you qualify for a full mouth reconstruction, call us today, and we’ll get you in today–guaranteed for a consultation. Don’t struggle through life with a broken smile or living in pain when we can restore your smile for you. Call Dr. Ripplinger today!
