Get Yourself A Whole New Smile With Full Mouth Rehabilitation
Very few people on this planet have naturally great teeth. Some people experience so many problems with their teeth that they don’t even know where to begin to get them fixed. That’s where full mouth rehabilitation comes in. Sometimes called a smile makeover, full mouth rehabilitation is a comprehensive dental treatment plan that fixes multiple issues affecting a patient’s oral health. When we embark on full mouth rehabilitation, our main goal is to restore function, health, and aesthetics based on the patient’s unique needs.
Who Might Need Full Mouth Rehabilitation?
Full mouth rehabilitation is ideal for patients with multiple dental problems that have diminished their quality of life, including:
- Severe Tooth Decay
- Gum Disease
- Worn Teeth
- Missing Teeth
- Misaligned Bite
- TMD and TMJ-related issues
What it Takes
It’s not a quick thing. For most patients, full mouth rehabilitation involves several steps and takes many months. In general, the process looks like this:
1. Comprehensive Examination – including:
An Oral Health Assessment to evaluate the condition of the teeth, gums, and jaw.
Digital X-rays and Imaging to get a detailed view of the oral structures.
Digital or Physical Dental Impressions to create molds of the teeth for study models.
Bite Analysis to assess how the upper and lower teeth come together.
2. Treatment Planning – Based on the examination findings, the dentist will develop a personalized treatment plan that includes all the procedures required as well as the treatment timeline. Common procedures are:
- Restorations, like fillings, crowns, bridges, and implants to repair or replace damaged or missing teeth.
- Periodontal Therapy, including deep cleaning, scaling, root planing, or surgery to treat gum disease.
- Orthodontics, such as braces or clear aligners, to correct bite and alignment issues.
- Cosmetic Dentistry, including veneers, bonding, and teeth whitening to enhance aesthetics.
- Oral Surgery, such as tooth extractions, bone grafts, and other surgical interventions as needed.
3. Treatment – We perform full mouth rehabilitation in stages, over several months or years, depending on the patient’s needs and the complexity of their treatment plan. This approach allows us to carefully monitor and adjust as needed.
4. Follow-Up and Maintenance – Once the full treatment plan is complete, the patient will need to visit us for regular follow-up appointments so we can be sure everything remains perfect. Regular dental examinations, cleanings, and good at-home oral hygiene are essential.
Benefits of Full Mouth Rehabilitation
The biggest benefit is having a lovely smile that looks and feels like new! Full mouth rehabilitation is incredibly liberating for patients who have lived for years with food restrictions and have been too embarrassed to engage with society because of their bad teeth. Beyond aesthetics, most patients who need full mouth rehabilitation are living with pain because of their oral health problems. With the completion of every step in their treatment plan, that pain diminishes, until it’s gone completely. The difference full mouth rehabilitation can make in a patient’s life is remarkable.
For more information about the cosmetic and restorative treatments we offer at Centreville Family Dentistry in Centreville, MI please call for an appointment. We’d be happy to sit down with you and discuss all available options.
