One of the first things people notice about you is the condition of your smile. Unfortunately, if you’ve suffered more severe tooth loss, damage, or decay, you might feel so anxious about being judged for your appearance that you remain tight-lipped or avoid spending time with others.
Thankfully, your dentist can help you improve your dental health with a full mouth reconstruction, which can include as many restorative or cosmetic procedures as you need to achieve your goals. Continue reading to learn about 3 options that might be included in your customized treatment plan!
Service #1: Clear Aligners
You might think of your gapped or overcrowded teeth as ‘merely’ an aesthetic issue, but they can also be harmful in a few different ways. For example, wide spaces between them can trap food, which attracts cavity-causing bacteria. Not only that, but you might struggle to brush and floss all sides of your teeth if they overlap, increasing the likelihood of developing damage, decay, or disease.
You may want to ask your dentist whether they offer clear aligners, such as SureSmile, which many consider a more comfortable and discreet alternative to traditional braces. Instead of metal brackets and wires, this option uses transparent plastic trays that fit snugly over your teeth to shift them, improving your dental condition and your visage.
Service #2: Dental Crowns
Although some dental injuries, like minor cavities, chips, or cracks, can sometimes be addressed with a tooth-colored filling or dental bonding, more severely injured enamel might require a protective dental crown. These tooth-shaped caps are often made from resilient ceramic that’s color-matched to your smile, then are cemented over a damaged or treated tooth to restore its function and appearance.
The standard method of making one of these lifelike prosthetics involves at least two appointments over a period of a couple of weeks, because your dentist sends your impressions to a special dental laboratory to make your covering. But thanks to updated technology and materials, many providers today offer same-day CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) crowns, which can be milled on-site during your initial visit.
Service #3: Dental Implants
If you’re feeling self-conscious about missing teeth and are seeking reliable replacements, you might be a good candidate for dental implants. Unlike dentures and bridges, these restorations are surgically placed in your jaw and eventually fuse with the bone to be anchor your prosthetics more permanently.
This offers unique advantages, such as preserving your jawbone density to support your facial structure. They are also more resilient than alternative solutions for tooth loss, making them an excellent long-term option.
If you’re unsure which treatments can help you rebuild your smile to achieve your aesthetic goals and enhance your oral health, you can learn more by scheduling a consultation with your dentist!
About the Practice
Patients at Roswell Modern Dentistry benefit from two dentists who are passionate about helping them build and maintain beautiful, healthy smiles. Dr. Kakadia and Dr. “Mo” Kataria share decades of combined experience, and today, they collaborate to offer a complete menu of services, including full mouth reconstructions, to conveniently meet your unique needs. Their caring approach is paired with advanced technology to deliver comfortable, accurate outcomes meant to last. You can request an appointment on the website or by calling (770) 525-9140.
