A Cosmetic Full Mouth Reconstruction Improves Your Dental Health

A patient can undergo a full mouth reconstruction for a number of reasons, including restoring function and aesthetic appearance of the smile, but above all else reconstruction can improve oral health. Reconstruction can refer to many different types of restoration treatment, such as dental implants, bridges, veneers, crowns, and dentures. Identifying personal health goals can help patients determine what type of reconstruction treatment is right for them.

Health goals

There are many reasons a patient may seek full mouth reconstruction. Broken, cracked, chipped, decaying, or missing teeth can cause pain and inhibit total mouth function. Teeth can get worn down after long periods of excess grinding or jaw clenching. Even former dental procedures like fillings can begin to fail, resulting in diminished oral health. Dentists may recommend reconstruction to prevent major health problems and establish a positive path toward a healthier mouth. Here are health goals patients can reach with reconstruction treatments.

Disease prevention

A tooth exhibiting sensitivity to hot and cold might not seem like a big deal, but it can indicate the beginnings of a cavity and tooth decay. If left untreated, that decay can spread deep into the root of the tooth, releasing harmful toxins that can infect the surrounding gums and even ligaments and tissue. The worst stages of gum disease can go so far as to affect the density and structural integrity of the jawbone. Reconstruction can help patients get rid of this disease before it does irreversible damage.

Reinforced mouth structures

By replacing or restoring essential structures within the mouth (teeth, bone, gums, etc.), full mouth reconstruction can reestablish good oral health. Crowns, implants, bridges, and dentures are sturdier, more resilient structures designed to last, decreasing the chances of damage in the future.

Improved diet and speech

By restoring damaged and missing teeth, a patient can once again perform normal daily functions that were difficult before the reconstruction. No longer inhibited by pain or discomfort, chewing, drinking, and eating become easier, allowing a patient to consume a healthier, more well-rounded diet that can improve overall health. Speech can be impeded by missing teeth, so treatments that replace them can allow a patient to speak normally once again.

Other benefits

In addition to general health goals, restoration treatments can address other issues that directly impact a patient’s day-to-day life. Cosmetic adjustments are a popular reason many patients opt for full mouth reconstruction.

Improved appearance

Smiles are an enormous factor in how people judge appearance. Patients with broken or missing teeth may feel less inclined to smile, or they may be more self-conscious than those with intact and white smiles. By reconstructing full, beautiful teeth, a patient can feel more comfortable when speaking and smiling.

Conclusion

Patients should talk to a dentist about individual oral health issues and the appropriate procedures to treat them. Some treatments may take several visits to complete, but the end results can be worth the time and effort.

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