How to Determine if a Full Mouth Rehabilitation Right for You

While a full mouth restoration sounds intimidating, this is just a term used in the dental community to describe the use of multiple techniques and procedures to help bring the mouth up to its healthiest-possible state.

Do I need a full mouth rehabilitation?

Have you lost your teeth to an accident, periodontal disease, or tooth decay? Regardless of how you lost your teeth, you shouldn’t need to live the rest of your life without them.

Patients suffering from severe mouth and jaw pain, missing teeth, damaged teeth, and teeth that have been worn down may be candidates for a full mouth rehabilitation, but this depends on a variety of factors. A thorough examination and consultation with Dr. Elvis Filo is required before any decisions can be made.

What is the difference between a full mouth rehabilitation and a smile makeover?

While the two procedures do sound similar, the key difference between them is that a smile makeover is aesthetic-only, while a full mouth rehabilitation also involves restorative dentistry.

What is involved with a full mouth rehabilitation?

A full mouth rehabilitation is a multi-step process.

These steps include:

• A thorough consultation with your dentist in Tottenham to determine the extent of damage to your teeth and the amount of work that will be required to correct them.
• Your dentist will then take x-rays to understand the health of your bone and root structure and uncover whether there is any decay under the gumline that could impact the procedures.
• Your dentist and hygienist will perform a thorough examination of your gums to determine if they are healthy enough to undergo the full mouth rehabilitation. Since periodontitis is the leading cause of tooth loss, it is important to ensure that the gums are healthy before a full mouth rehabilitation can begin.
• You will meet with your dentist and review your full dental history to discuss any previous procedures and tooth loss.
• Your jaw will be assessed, and your dentist will ask about any jaw pain you experience. Full mouth rehabilitation procedures can address and alleviate jaw pain, so it’s important for your dentist to know about any pain you’re experiencing before the procedure can be planned.

If you have experienced the loss of multiple teeth and are interested in learning more about full dental rehabilitation, call our office to schedule an appointment today. Dr. Elvis Filo will meet with you, assess the current condition of your mouth, and work with you to determine the most appropriate treatment plan.