Building Confidence in Smiles for 40 Years
Full mouth reconstruction is when both the upper and lower teeth are restored together to bring the teeth and bite into normal function whereas a smile makeover is done solely for aesthetics. Full mouth reconstruction is usually needed when the teeth are badly broken down due to decay, a bad bite or extreme bruxism (clenching and grinding) and the teeth are badly worn.
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Full Mouth Reconstruction at Cosmetic Dentistry of San Antonio
Restoring a patient to normal function is life-changing since most of these patients have a hard time chewing and live with pain. Often this pain extends to other areas such as the ears, neck, and muscles surrounding the face. These patients usually lack self-confidence and do not like to smile or engage in social situations so they are withdrawn from life. They often cover their mouths with their hands when smiling, laughing, or speaking and eat only soft foods or only drink room temperature beverages.
With all the advancements in dental materials, full mouth reconstruction also results in a smile makeover not only bringing a patient back to a healthy state but also giving them the confidence to smile and engage in life again!
Smile Makeover vs. Full Mouth Reconstruction
A smile makeover is done to bring confidence to an otherwise healthy mouth. Treatments like veneers can give the illusion of straighter and whiter teeth. Often, a gum lift is also incorporated in a smile makeover. This removes excess gum tissue which can make teeth appear shorter (think gummy smile). Sometimes, simply whitening the teeth can improve someone’s smile dramatically especially with a two-part proprietary system such as KöR. This system can even lighten tetracycline stain!
patient story
Our patient, Paula, came to us with a dental emergency, but ended up transforming her smile with Veneers! Watch her explain her experience and how her smile has made an impact on her career since networking has gone virtual.
