If you think it’s too late to restore your oral health, full mouth reconstruction may be the solution for you. Here at St. Apollonia Dental, we meet many patients who think their smile is too far gone. When you’re missing multiple teeth, dealing with infections, and struggling with pain, it can feel difficult to hold out hope for treatment. But at our office, we use full mouth reconstruction to save teeth, replace teeth, and help you smile confidently again. If you’re interested in treatment, book a free consultation with us in Sterling Heights, MI. Using specialized dental tools and innovative techniques, we can give your smile the boost it needs to improve your lifestyle.
What Is Full Mouth Reconstruction?
If you have several teeth that are damaged, missing, infected, or worn down, we may recommend full mouth reconstruction. This process focuses on improving the entire smile, rather than tackling one issue at a time.
In most cases, patients needing full mouth reconstruction are dealing with several problems at once. Treating each tooth or issue separately won’t resolve the bigger problem and may allow infection or decay to worsen while you wait.
St. Apollonia Dental creates custom treatment plans for your specific needs. Using a range of dental techniques, we can improve your smile’s health and appearance. Depending on your case, we may split the process into a few separate appointments, each focusing on a different aspect of your smile.
If you want to learn what your reconstruction process would include, book a free consultation with us in Sterling Heights, MI! We will assess your smile, determine your needs, and create a custom treatment plan.
Your Custom Full Mouth Reconstruction Process
In general, full mouth reconstruction occurs in stages.
Stage 1: Consultation
We begin, of course, with the free consultation.
St. Apollonia Dental uses state-of-the-art technology to assess your smile, including a CBCT. This 3D X-ray machine takes a digital 3D image of your jawbone, allowing us to assess the bone from all angles. With that information, we can determine what your needs are and formulate a custom treatment plan for you that day.
Stage 2: Treatment
With a plan to guide us, we’ll begin your actual treatment. The first step is to address any underlying dental issues that could impact the health of your smile.
Infections like gum disease can wreak havoc on your oral health, especially without treatment. But with the right treatment and at-home care, we can get your infection under control. Depending on the severity of your infection, we may use deep cleanings to remove bacteria, or even periodontal therapy to remove infected gum tissue. Afterward, be sure to keep up with at-home care to keep your smile healthy.
Problems like decay can form cavities, cause tooth pain, and affect your overall oral health. We use treatments such as fillings, root canal therapy, and dental crowns to restore these teeth.
In the worst cases, we may even need to remove infected teeth to protect your smile. But losing teeth causes jawbone loss, which can affect your health over time. Fortunately, we offer bone grafting procedures to rebuild lost bone and create a healthier foundation for your smile.
Stage 3: Restoration
Once your smile is free of bacteria and decay, we can focus on rebuilding it. This involves restoring your teeth’s function and appearance.
Depending on your needs, your care may include replacing missing teeth with dental implant-supported restorations like a crown, bridge, or denture. Crowns replace single teeth, while bridges and dentures replace multiple missing teeth.
At St. Apollonia Dental, we offer several types of implants. Traditional dental implants are larger, two-piece screws that we use to replace missing teeth toward the back of your mouth. Mini dental implants are smaller, one-piece implants that restore teeth in the front of your mouth. And for patients who want a larger implant with a one-piece design, we offer mono dental implants.
These restorations restore your smile to both its former appearance and function. You can use these teeth to chew foods again and speak clearly without slurring your words. And with implants in place, you can smile confidently without any gaps or decayed teeth.
Restore Your Smile in Sterling Heights, MI
When you’re struggling with your oral health and you feel like all hope may be lost, we urge you to schedule a free consultation with us. At St. Apollonia Dental in Sterling Heights, MI, we offer patients like you the chance to restore your smile with full mouth reconstruction! Using a variety of procedures, we will treat infections and restore teeth to keep your smile functional and happy. Book your visit with us today to start your journey to a better smile.
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