Any kind of dental trauma to your mouth can result in loosened or broken teeth, alongside potentially damaged oral structures that could put your ability to chew and even speak at risk. Constantly seeing that you have multiple damaged teeth can be overwhelming, causing you to despair about fixing the problem. But thankfully, that is where full mouth reconstruction professionals can step in.
A full-mouth restoration can allow you to regain full use of your jaw and teeth, but not all dentists may offer these services. That means finding the right one, and fast, is important. Here’s everything you need to know.
What Is Full Mouth Restoration?
A full teeth restoration refers to a comprehensive treatment that replaces or restores all of the teeth in your mouth. Its main goal is not simply to ensure that you can smile without feeling self-conscious, but also to make it possible for you to regain use of your mouth (and even improve that use wherever possible).
Additionally, a full mouth reconstruction is not one procedure; instead, it comprises a series of treatments that may include dental implants, tooth extractions, bone grafts, and even aesthetic services like tooth whitening. Your provider will recommend whether options like crowns are better than implants or if you only need veneers. That will ultimately depend on the severity of the trauma you’ve sustained, the results you’re seeking, your budget, and a variety of other factors.
Finding a Dentist for Full-Mouth Restoration
Not every dentist is qualified to provide emergency restorations, so it’s not as simple as it may seem to receive fast assistance in an emergency, such as facial or mouth-based trauma.
With that in mind, these tips will help you find the right provider whether it is cosmetic or due to oral trauma:
Start With Your Dentist
The first place to start this search is with your original dentist. They may offer some of the care you need, but even if they don’t, they’re likely to know other professionals who do.
Do keep in mind, though, that dental emergencies can, of course, occur on weekends or after office hours. Depending on whether your dentist offers emergency services, they may have someone ready to answer the phone at all hours or voicemail services that they check regularly throughout the day and night. If they’re unreachable, your next step should be to search for professionals in your area who do provide 24/7 emergency help.
Narrow Down Options to Those Closest to You
There are likely many options in your area, but you’ll need the closest one to you so you don’t have to travel far. In many instances due to trauma to the mouth, such as an avulsed tooth (a tooth that has been knocked out), time is of the essence; you may have a limited window in which the root or the implant may still be viable.
Consider Costs and Insurance
You should also consider affordability, which may be a concern with your regular dentist. If they don’t accept your insurance, for example, you’ll need to find another professional who does. Extensive procedures like full teeth restorations can be very costly, so make sure to ask about the kinds of costs you can expect and how you can cover them.
Inquire About Sedation Options
Additionally, ask about sedation and anesthesia, especially if you tend to get nervous during dental procedures. Some providers only use nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, which may not be enough for your particular circumstances. If you suffer from dental phobias, IV and non-IV sedation may be necessary.
Read Reviews
Lastly, though it may be difficult to focus on reading reviews when you’re struggling with pain or worry about how much a dental trauma restoration will cost, it’s essential to do so. In just a few minutes on your phone, you can get a good idea of the types of services your dentist provides and whether they do so with the care and skill you need.
A full teeth restoration is costly and can take time, so the last thing you need is to choose a provider who doesn’t offer quality services. Taking a few moments to read through reviews can be enough to save you some trouble later on.
Choose Dr. Brett Langston for Full Mouth Reconstruction
After suffering trauma that leaves you with damaged teeth, you need experienced emergency dental services. Dr. Brett Langston and his team offer the assistance you deserve to deal with all manner of issues. Whether you’re in need of dental implants, veneers, dentures, crowns, bridges, full-mouth reconstruction, or a variety of other dentistry procedures, don’t wait until after a dental emergency, contact Dr. Brett Langston to get help fast.
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