Full Mouth Reconstruction: How Your Dentist Can Rebuild Your Smile

Your smile is often the first thing that people notice about you—so if you desire a brighter and healthier smile, a full mouth reconstruction is one of your best options! This involves your dentist in Torrance utilizing a variety of procedures to help you achieve the smile of your dreams! Here’s a little more about the process and some of the things that go into it.

Dental Crowns & Bridges

Crowns are protective caps used to restore the look and function of a damaged or decayed tooth. They can be made from a mixture of metals, porcelain, or a combination of both—but the porcelain ones look very natural. They’re ideal for teeth that have undergone root canal therapy or teeth that have become chipped, cracked, misshapen, or even discolored.

Bridges are ideal for replacing a few missing teeth in a row. The teeth on both sides of the gap are fitted with crowns, and then the bridge is attached to cover the gap. Although, since they’re anchored to abutment teeth, patients must have good oral health in order to benefit from bridges.

Veneers

Your dentist can bond thin sheets of dental porcelain to the outer surfaces of your teeth, immediately improving their appearance tenfold. Veneers can be applied to one or multiple teeth and can address all sorts of aesthetic issues, making them one of the go-to treatment options for patients desiring better-looking teeth.

Onlays & Inlays

Onlays and inlays provide a middle ground between a filling and a crown, and they’re often useful for treating a large area of tooth decay.

Dentures

Dentures are a popular tooth restoration option, and there are a few different types available. Partial dentures fit like puzzle pieces inside the mouth exactly where they’re needed and are secured with small attachments. Full dentures are used to replace either all of the upper or lower teeth, and they rely on suction, adhesives, and careful muscle control to stay in place. And implant dentures are secured via dental implants for a stronger, interlocking connection.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are arguably the best option for replacing missing teeth and can add a lot to your smile! The implants are surgically embedded into your jawbone to ensure optimal stability, and they fully replace teeth from their roots to the crown and offer several oral health benefits.

If you’re ready to upgrade your smile across the board, don’t hesitate to speak with your dentist about a possible full mouth reconstruction; it’s certain to do the trick!

About the Author

Dr. Sanaz Hamzehpour received her dental doctorate from UCLA and has taken countless hours of continuing education in several different fields including aesthetic dentistry and dental implant restoration. If you have any questions about full mouth reconstruction or would like to arrange a visit, you can contact Dr. Hamzehpour and the team at Blue Coast Dental Group online or over the phone for assistance: (310) 424-3100.