Willow Dental Toronto Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

A beautiful, white smile can leave a lasting impression. A smile you can be proud of makes you feel more confident, and dramatically improve your self-esteem and self-image. Dental flaws can include gaps, cracks, missing teeth, tooth discoloration, or an abnormal gum line. If you have one or many of these imperfections, full mouth reconstruction may be your answer. Full mouth reconstruction, also referred to as full mouth rehabilitation, describes the rebuilding and restoring of all of your teeth on both your upper and lower jaw.

The full mouth reconstruction process can require many steps. At your initial consultation, one of the dentists at Willow Dental Associates will examine your mouth to see exactly what problems need to be addressed. They will look for cavities, cracks, holes, tooth wear, decay, short or long teeth, the health of your gums, the alignment of your bite, the color and shape of your teeth, among other things.

Once you have been thoroughly examined, a full mouth reconstruction may entail many different dental procedures, including:

• Teeth cleaning
• Surgery to reposition the jaw
• Contouring of the gum tissue
• The placement of dental crowns, porcelain veneers or dental bridges
• Soft tissue grafting
• Implant replacement

A full smile makeover may seem like a similar procedure, however the main difference is that a smile makeover is an elective, cosmetic procedure, whereas a full mouth reconstruction is usually done based on the need for both cosmetic and hygiene improvement.

If you would like to learn more about full mouth reconstruction and you live in the Mississauga, Ontario area, please contact Willow Dental Associates for your initial consultation today.