Full Mouth Reconstruction San Marcos

At North County Aesthetics & Implants, our priority in any procedure is to ensure that you feel comfortable. To that end, we use advanced anesthetics to numb areas of your mouth we’re working on. Local anesthetics will deaden the nerves in your teeth and gums, so you feel pressure, but very little discomfort. If you’re still anxious, we also offer sedation dentistry. This will make you feel more relaxed and add another barrier to pain and discomfort. After a procedure like a root canal or dental bridge, there might be some discomfort or soreness in your jaw, but this can be managed with generic pain medications.

A full mouth reconstruction combines restorative and cosmetic dentistry treatments to rebuild your smile. If you feel unhappy when you look in the mirror or hide your mouth in social situations, full mouth reconstruction might be an option. However, ultimately, the decision whether to pursue treatment is up to you and your dentist. There’s no doubt that addressing problematic teeth will increase your quality of life, so the main question you should ask yourself is, “Will this make me happier?” There may be a balance you’ll need to find between your budget and your satisfaction, but going forward is an overall positive change!

Full mouth restorations are as unique as the patients who receive them. Because no two smiles are the same, it can be difficult to estimate an exact timeframe. There are several factors that must be taken into account when figuring out the length of time you’ll need to commit to treatment. For example, how many procedures will you need in total? Can some treatments be performed at the same time as others? Is there a necessary recovery period between procedures? All of these questions can be answered at your initial consultation with Dr. Hafeez or Dr. Ayazi. So, the best thing to do is schedule your appointment and receive your customized treatment plan.

Your friends, family, and coworkers will all be able to tell that your smile looks fantastic and they will definitely notice the increase in your confidence. However, to the casual observer, there won’t be any signs that you’ve had extensive dental work done. Every restoration we perform is done with highly aesthetic materials that will seamlessly match your smile. However, the more dramatic your procedure, the more noticeable the results will be. Whitening treatments can give your grin a much-needed lift without drawing unwanted attention, but porcelain veneers can completely change the way your smile looks!

The first step toward receiving a full mouth reconstruction is to schedule a consultation at our office in San Marcos or San Diego. During this visit, our team will evaluate your oral health and medical history and discuss your goals for your smile. Once we have the data we need, we will be able to determine which treatments you are eligible for and design an appropriate treatment plan. Since full mouth reconstruction can include restorative treatments as well as cosmetic procedures, almost anyone can be a good candidate for it.

Once we understand which treatments are right for you, our dentists will be ready to design your treatment plan, when they are scheduled, and the estimated costs. After the details are figured out, we’ll be ready to begin your treatment. Since each full mouth reconstruction is unique, the length of one patient’s treatment plan can vary significantly from that of another, and we typically complete needed restorative work before we begin any cosmetic procedures.

While the full mouth reconstruction process is different for each patient, you can rest assured that the best way to preserve the results you achieve is by practicing excellent oral hygiene, making wise eating decisions, and visiting us at our office regularly for routine exams and cleanings. A few best practices for keeping your smile in gorgeous shape include:

• Brushing, flossing, and using antibacterial mouthwash daily
• Avoiding hard or crunchy foods like peanut brittle, ice, and hard candy
• Limiting your intake of dark beverages such as coffee, tea, cola, and red wine
• Kick bad oral habits like smoking, chewing on inedible objects, and using your teeth to open packages or bottles
• Contact us right away if you experience any abnormal oral health symptoms such as dental pain or gum inflammation

Our dentists can help determine your candidacy, and you may be able to receive full mouth reconstruction even if you smoke. However, you can expect them to request that you abstain from smoking in the weeks before and after any procedures scheduled in your treatment plan. Tobacco products like cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco can hinder the mouth’s ability to fight infections and significantly increase your chances of developing complications such as dental implant failure or gum erosion. If you need help kicking a tobacco habit, please seek help from a primary care physician or a counsellor.

While each of the world’s smiles is unique, they all require consistent hygiene to stay in great shape. To maintain the results of your full mouth reconstruction, it is imperative to practice excellent oral hygiene every day at home by brushing twice, flossing, and rinsing with antibacterial mouthwash. It’s also an excellent idea to quit bad oral habits like teeth grinding, chewing on ice, and using your teeth as tools. Your biannual dental exams and cleanings are equally important, as they allow your teeth to be monitored by a trained professional so they can receive the treatments they need to stay healthy for life.