Often, dental decay, tooth wear, and missing teeth necessitate the need for full mouth reconstruction. This transformative treatment helps patients enjoy improved chewing and speaking capabilities as well as renewed self-esteem.
A comprehensive full mouth restoration calera al may include dental implants, porcelain veneers, Invisalign® clear aligners, and teeth whitening. Treatment may also include periodontal care to address gum disease.
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look and feel like your natural teeth. They also prevent bone deterioration in the jaw where missing teeth once existed.
Unlike dentures, dental implants don’t shift when you chew or speak. This can improve your ability to eat all the foods you enjoy. Dental implants also eliminate the need to alter healthy nearby teeth to accommodate dentures, which can damage these teeth.
Before placing your implant, your dentist may need to perform a bone graft to ensure the implant site has sufficient bone density. During this process, the surgeon removes some of your own bone or uses synthetic bone-substitute material to fill the area.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are tooth-shaped ‘covers’ that can hide chips, stains, or misaligned teeth. They are a popular option to include in a smile makeover, and can help with other cosmetic treatments like teeth whitening.
Recovery from both composite and porcelain veneers is typically mild. You may need to take painkillers in the first few days if you experience discomfort. It is important to eat soft foods, and avoid chewing on hard objects like pens or ice.
Dr. Reasner can create veneers that meet your aesthetic goals and look natural in a single appointment. The thin porcelain material reflects light the same way that your own enamel does, for a flawless appearance.
Invisalign® Clear Aligners
The Invisalign treatment works by shifting your teeth into a better alignment. Your doctor will create a personalized treatment plan based on your specific needs. This process is quick, accurate, and comfortable.
Your aligners are made from clear plastic that’s practically invisible. They can be easily removed when you eat and brush your teeth. You’ll need to wear them for 20 – 22 hours each day, except when you’re at home.
You’ll come in for checkups every eight to twelve weeks to get new sets of aligners. Invisalign works better for younger people, since the rate of tooth movement slows as you get older.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic services offered at our Narberth dentist office. As the number of teeth stains decreases, you’ll look more youthful and have the confidence to smile freely.
During routine chewing, tiny micro-cracks form in the enamel of your teeth. Over time these cracks collect stains and organic debris that contribute to discoloration.
Professionally dispensed bleaching gels contain varying concentrations of hydrogen peroxide that lighten tooth color by 1 to 2 shades. However, re-treatments are needed to maintain the shade you desire. It is also possible for certain types of staining to reappear after teeth whitening. These include extrinsic stains caused by smoking or eating red wine, tea, coffee and dark colored foods.
Dental Bonding
A relatively inexpensive cosmetic treatment, dental bonding uses a tooth-colored composite resin to repair chips, cracks, discolorations, and even close smaller gaps. This procedure is also useful for making a too-small tooth larger and can help patients avoid expensive orthodontic treatment.
Before the bonding process begins, our dentist will use a shade guide to select a resin color that closely matches your natural teeth. Then they will lightly etch or roughen the tooth’s surface and apply a conditioning liquid, helping the bonding material adhere to the tooth.
Once the composite resin is applied, our dentist will shape and sculpt it into the desired appearance before hardening it with an ultraviolet light. They will then trim, polish and smooth the tooth for a beautiful finish.
Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings, also known as resin composite fillings, are a safe and attractive alternative to silver amalgam fillings. They can be placed, cured and polished in one appointment and are great for front teeth and other visible areas. They have a natural tooth-colored appearance and can be indistinguishable from the surrounding teeth when used properly.
They are made of a composite resin that is strong and matches the color of your existing teeth, allowing for an undetectable repair of tooth decay. Unlike regular metal fillings, composite resin fuses with the remaining healthy tooth structure for added strength. They are also mercury-free and don’t expand and contract with changes in temperature like traditional amalgam fillings.