Full Mouth Reconstruction

What is full mouth reconstruction?

Full mouth reconstruction is a comprehensive treatment plan that rebuilds and restores most or all of the teeth in your upper and lower jaw. Rather than treating one tooth at a time, your dentist evaluates your bite, jaw alignment, gums, and remaining teeth as a whole system, then combines multiple procedures, such as dental implants, crowns and bridges, veneers, dentures, and root canal therapy, into a single coordinated treatment plan.

Because every patient's needs are different, no two full mouth reconstruction plans look exactly alike. The BH Dental NY team designs each plan around your specific combination of damage, function, and aesthetic goals.

Who needs full mouth reconstruction?

Full mouth reconstruction is typically recommended for patients dealing with more than one dental issue at the same time. You may be a candidate if you experience:

• Multiple missing, broken, or severely decayed teeth
• Teeth worn down from chronic grinding (bruxism)
• Jaw or bite misalignment that affects chewing or speech
• Chronic jaw, face, or tooth pain linked to bite problems
• Advanced gum disease affecting the health of several teeth
• Previous dental work, like old crowns or bridges, that needs to be replaced

A thorough exam at BH Dental NY can determine whether full mouth reconstruction, or a more limited treatment, is the right approach for your smile.

What procedures are included in full mouth reconstruction?

Depending on your needs, your full mouth reconstruction plan may include a combination of:

• Dental implants to replace missing teeth
• Crowns and bridges to restore damaged or gapped teeth
• Veneers to improve the appearance of front teeth
• Dentures for patients missing most or all of their teeth
• Root canal therapy to treat infected or damaged teeth before restoration
• Teeth whitening as a finishing step, once restorative work is complete

Your dentist walks you through each stage of treatment so you know exactly what to expect before you begin.

How long does full mouth reconstruction take?

Because full mouth reconstruction addresses multiple areas of the mouth, treatment is typically completed in stages over several weeks to several months, depending on the number and complexity of procedures involved. Some steps, like healing after a dental implant, require more time than others, like fitting a crown or bridge.

During your consultation, the BH Dental NY team maps out a realistic timeline so you understand how long each phase will take and what recovery looks like along the way.

To schedule a consultation and find out if full mouth reconstruction is right for you, call BH Dental NY or book an appointment online today.