Smile Consultation

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Finding a new dentist can be a complicated process. After researching dentists near you, making sure that they accept your insurance, getting estimates for your exam, and reading all their reviews, we often forget about the entire point of that initial appointment. Your first appointment helps to establish you as a patient for that office and gets you familiar with a new staff and their general procedures. Your new dentist will likely want to complete an initial screening, review your medical history, and conduct an exam, which generally includes intraoral pictures and x-rays.
 

X-Rays

 X-rays use a low level of radiation that helps to capture images of the inside of your teeth.

These images are helpful in determining any problems that aren’t visible to the naked eye. X-rays can aid your dentist in diagnosing cavities, tooth decay or impacted teeth.
 

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If you have any up to date radiographic images available, you should bring them to your first visit or forward them to our office email address. We can also request them from your previous dentist. Otherwise, we will need to take new full mouth X-rays in order to perform your diagnostic. Some factors that influence the frequency of imaging include:

• Age

• Current oral health

• History of gum disease

• Symptoms of oral disease
   

Children often receive more x-rays than adults due to their rapid growth and to make sure that their permanent teeth are developing appropriately.
 

Full Mouth Reconstruction

Full mouth reconstruction is the process of making sure that you feel confident with your smile and your overall dental health. The reconstruction process can include many different procedures but will be tailored to your individual needs.

Many of the processes that your dentist may use are designed to replace or repair the upper and lower teeth. This can include implants, partial dentures, bridges, fillings, teeth whitening, or straightening.
 

Benefits of Full Mouth Reconstruction

While many dentists may opt to fix the problems as they occur, a full mouth reconstruction can offer improved morale and quality of life for many patients. A straight and healthy smile often gives patients improved self-esteem and helps them feel more comfortable in public settings.

A complete full mouth reconstruction doesn’t just fix the problems that are there, but also ensures that your dental health is prioritized. After your procedure is complete, you can feel confident that your mouth is healthy and easier to maintain than before. Many patients also become pain-free which allows them to eat and drink the foods that they once enjoyed.

As teeth decay, bone growth in the jawline can be affected. Full mouth reconstruction and dental implants help to stop bone loss and maintain the existing bone. Implants also help to support the jaw by adding additional strength to your current jawline. Replacing lost teeth has also been shown to help with bone growth and regeneration which is an integral part of the dental implant process.

Full mouth reconstruction doesn’t just offer a replacement as treatment. In the case of damaged teeth, many can be restored with fillings and whitening treatments so that the teeth will match each other. Your dentist will do everything they can to save your existing teeth before they opt for extraction and replacement.