The power of the smile is often not realized until that once beautiful smile is gone. The crooked, chipped, missing teeth has made your smile something to hide instead of proudly and confidently showing off.
Not only are your teeth awkwardly spread out, but the glaring gaps also hinder your ability to speak clearly and enjoy the foods you once loved to eat.
You know you need dental work done, but don't know what procedure your best option will be.
There are numerous restorative dental procedures aimed at tackling localized tooth and gum issues to bring new life into your once lost smile.
However, what if many of your teeth are not aesthetically pleasing? Your mouth needs extensive work done to bring back its proper functioning and beautiful look.
Restorative Dentistry vs. Full Mouth Restoration
This is where restoration comes in. Full mouth restoration refers to the treatment of all a patient's teeth. It can also refer to repairing missing teeth and other structures of the mouth and oral cavities.
Many of the common restorative dental procedures are used in this entire mouth restoration procedure. The only difference between a restorative dental procedure and a full mouth restoration is that one deals with the repair of certain areas of the mouth, while the other refers to restorative dental treatment to all teeth or a whole oral cavity.
What are the common restorative dental procedures involved in full mouth procedures? These include crowns, veneers, bridges, dental implants, and dentures. Sometimes orthodontics are also utilized.
Who are Candidates for Full Mouth Restoration?
A full mouth restoration is a great option for many types of dental patients. Those who can be best treated with this specific dental procedure include:
- Those with multiple missing teeth
- Those who have multiple teeth with failing fillings or show decay under the fillings
- Those with multiple cracked or broken teeth
- Those severely worn teeth due to bruxism
- Those born with dental issues such as Dentinogenesis Imperfecta, Ectodermal Dysplasia or Amelogenesis
- Those with oral cancer or extensive periodontitis
The Benefits of Full Mouth RestorationThere are multiple benefits of a full-mouth restoration, with the most obvious being the resurrection of the patient's lost, beautiful smile.
A new smile does wonders for a patient's self-esteem and quality of life. When a patient gets his or her smile back, they look great and can once again the act of difficulty-free eating and speaking.
After this dental procedure, patients can be confident and happy, showing off their beautiful smile, while being able to talk clearly and enjoy their favorite foods.
An entire mouth treatment goes beyond simply improving the aesthetics of a patient's look but also restores the proper, natural functioning of their mouth.
Multiple missing, cracked or decayed teeth and severe gum disease isn't something any patient should be stuck to live with.
Call your dentist to schedule a consultation appointment at your dental office to see if a full-mouth restoration is right for you and how it can help improve the look and functioning of your smile.