Full-Mouth Reconstruction Q & A.
No matter the condition of your teeth, you deserve to feel confident and proud of your smile. Whether you have several knocked-out teeth after an accident or a mouth full of worn-down teeth from grinding, Dr. Devin Platt and the team at Prospect Heights Dental Care can restore your smile with a full-mouth reconstruction. From our office in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, we customize your individualized treatment plan to rebuild your teeth. Call or request an appointment online to learn more.
What is a full-mouth reconstruction?
A full-mouth reconstruction either rebuilds, restores, or replaces all or most of the teeth in your mouth. The Prospect Heights Dental Care team combines a number of cosmetic and restorative treatments to improve both the function and appearance of your smile. This comprehensive restoration is best suited for patients who have a wide range of dental problems.
Why would I need a full-mouth reconstruction?
There are many reasons why the Prospect Heights Dental Care team may recommend a full-mouth reconstruction to restore your teeth.
Trauma
A car accident or sports injury often leaves patients with a number of serious dental concerns, such as chipped teeth, cracked teeth, and missing teeth.
Depending on the severity of your injuries, the team can repair your teeth with a combination of treatments, including crowns, bridges, dental implants, or bonding.
Infection
Whether you have a tooth infection, cavities, gum disease, or a combination of these serious dental concerns, the Prospect Heights Dental Care team has the right treatments to restore your oral health.
From fillings and root canal therapy to scaling and root planing, there are plenty of restorative treatments to suit your smile.
Long-term wear
Even if you regularly brush and floss, normal wear-and-tear can take a toll on your teeth. Teeth grinding wears down your teeth over time, while acidic foods and beverages can destroy your enamel.
A full-mouth reconstruction helps address all these issues, so you can feel confident in your smile once again.
Which dental treatments are used in a full-mouth reconstruction?
The most common treatments used in a full-mouth reconstruction are dental crowns, dental bridges, dental implants, veneers, and root canal therapy.
Dental crowns
A dental crown is a cap-shaped restoration that fits over your damaged tooth to restore its size, shape, and function. Crowns, which can be made out of metals, porcelain, ceramic, or zirconia, also protect weak teeth from further damage.
Dental bridges
A dental bridge replaces missing teeth in your mouth. For a traditional bridge, the Prospect Heights Dental Care team fits the two teeth on either side of your missing tooth for dental crowns and connects them to your new false tooth in the middle.
Dental implants
Dental implants are tooth root replacements shaped like small titanium posts. The team inserts them directly into your gums and jawbone to provide durable stability for your new prosthetic teeth.
Dental implants are a permanent solution to missing teeth and can last a lifetime when cared for properly.
Veneers
Veneers are wafer-thin porcelain restorations that cover imperfections in your smile, such as a chipped tooth, a cracked tooth, or severe tooth discoloration. They are custom-made for you and are completely stain-resistant.
Root canal therapy
A root canal saves an infected tooth that’s in danger of being extracted. The Prospect Heights Dental Care team uses root canal therapy to remove the soft pulp in the center of your tooth, which completely eliminates the infection.
If you have more than one dental problem, a full-mouth reconstruction may be the right solution for you. Call Prospect Heights Dental Care, or request an appointment online to learn more.
Plan your visit in Prospect Heights
Because reconstruction happens in stages, our financial options page explains how patients plan for treatment.
Care is provided by Dr. Devin Platt at our Flatbush Avenue office. You can see directions, hours, and patient reviews on our Google Business Profile, or call the office to request an appointment.
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