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Full Mouth Reconstruction

Does this term mean what it sounds like? Yes, it does. There are times when the condition of the mouth causes a dentist to look at the range of treatments needed and say, “All of the above.” It’s not something we need to do often, but, we’re happy to say, StarBrite Dental has all the expertise required for full-mouth reconstruction right here, under one roof.

There a number of reasons why your dentist might recommend full-mouth reconstruction (or rehabilitation, or restoration), but here are the most likely situations:

Entire rows of teeth broken due to trauma
Advanced cases of decay affecting numerous teeth
Severely worn teeth, resulting from acid erosion or tooth grinding

Full-mouth reconstruction may also be called for in some cases where it is the only way to remedy misalignments causing jaw, muscle and/or head pain.

What Causes Acid Erosion in Teeth?

If you’ve ever had tooth decay, you’re already familiar with what bacteria can do to your teeth. Acid erosion (you’ll also hear it called “dental erosion”) is damage that doesn’t involve bacteria. Most often, it is thought to be caused by consuming acidic beverages and letting them have prolonged contact with the teeth: juices and soft drinks containing citric acid and/or phosphoric acid are among the most likely culprits.

How Full Mouth Reconstruction Works

Full-mouth reconstruction requires a collaborative effort on the part of a team that can provide restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics (treatment of the inner tooth) and periodontics (treatment of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth).

Understanding just how many dental professionals, and how much collaboration, is required begins with a thorough examination by your primary dentist, in which he or she will answer questions such as these:

What Condition Are Your Teeth In?

Understanding just how much damage and/or decay has occurred allows your dentist to gain perspective on what restorative procedures you need. Those can include such things as veneers, bridges, crowns and implants. The examination will also determine if there has been any damage of decay affecting the pulp inside your teeth; if there is a need for root canals, or other inner-tooth work, an endodontist will be added to the team.
What Condition Are Your Gums In?

If your mouth has been largely overcome by tooth decay and infection, resulting in severe inflammation, your dentist will bring a periodontist on board. The most basic periodontal treatment that might be called for is scaling and root planning—a procedure in which the dental professional reaches well below the gum line to clear plaque and tartar that has reached the roots of your teeth. The process also includes a thorough cleanout of the socket in which the tooth sits and smoothing out of the root surface; the smoothing helps the gums to heal tightly around the tooth, while also making sure there are no small fissures in the root where bacteria might settle. More involved periodontal work can include reinforcement of the gums and jaw through surgery, adding bone or grafting gum tissue..
What condition is your jaw in?

Beyond the ability of your jaw to support teeth, your dentist will want to assess the function of your temporomandibular joints (the ones that help your jaw go up and down), your jaw muscles and your occlusion (the way in which your upper and lower teeth come together when your jaw closes). All of those factors figure into making sure you can open and close your mouth comfortable and chew without pain. Among the specialists who may be brought in to fix any issues are an oral surgeon who might perform a procedure to reposition the jaw, and/or an orthodontist, who can suggest the best way in which to straighten teeth that don’t need to be replaced, but that have been knocked out of position.
What Aesthetic Condition Are Your Teeth In?

As your mouth is reconstructed, your dental team will need to understand such things as the coloration of your teeth, their ideal shape and size, and how they should look in proportion to your face.
Repositioning the Jaw?
When teeth don’t line up properly, when they interfere with one another as the jaw opens and closes, orthodontics is usually the answer (the dreaded braces that cause a lot of angst at yearbook-photo time).

Unfortunately, there are cases when just straightening out the teeth isn’t enough. That’s when a type of oral surgery—orthognathic surgery—is performed. During an orthognathic procedure, the jaw is literally moved into a new position and secured in that position.

It’s not always about your teeth, by the way. Repositioning the jaw can also be done to correct other issues, such as:
- Pain due to TMJ (temperomandibular joint) disorder
- Problems with speech or the ability to swallow
- Clearing an obstructed airway in cases of sleep apnea

What Our Patients Are Saying About Us

"Very good place to go. Extremely knowledgeable in their field. Helped me face my fears of dental work early on. I’d recommend this office to anyone looking for dental work that may be a little unsure about what they should do about their mouth. I accept the “feel good” theory when I visit; ...if you follow. 👍"

- Frederick H.

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"I've enjoyed everyone from the receptionist to the dentist assistants and dentist to the hygienist and the specialist for root canals. Everyone is always kind and wanting me to have the best smile and awareness of what can happen inside a mouth. I would 100% recommend Starbright to a friend or family. Just all around a very nice place to get your smile fixed."

- Dylan P.

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"Was referred out by my general dentist to seek a specialist and after coming here, I will never be sent around to multiple offices agai . they have all personnel and specialists in one spot. I was able to start my root canal the same day of my consultation. Grateful for the efficient and smooth care I received"

- Noris P.

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Your Involvement

A full-mouth reconstruction represents the most comprehensive example possible of our “patients as partners” philosophy at StarBrite Dental. Once your examination and evaluation have been completed, your dentist, and any specialists that need to be involved with your treatment, will have detailed discussions with you about what is being recommended. We won’t make a move until we’re sure you understand the plan completely.

Once you fully understand the scope of your treatment, and have signed off on our treatment plan, all you need to do is be here for your appointments- you do not need to go office to office. This is because, here at StarBrite Dental, we’ve assembled an all-star team that includes just about all the dental specialist expertise you’ll need.