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What a full-mouth reconstruction is is where the patient has a bite issue and that bite issue might be causing broken teeth, wear on the teeth, among other things. With some individuals the only way to fix the bite so that they don't destroy their teeth is to do a full-mouth reconstruction. What this is is essentially crowns on all he teeth in arch. What that does is it restores the bite. It gives the proper relationship that was lost.
When you buy a house or move into an apartment, chances are you start a plan to fix all of the problems. The problems could be small, like light switches that won’t work or a small hole that needs patching. The problems could also be big, like replacing the water heater or knocking down a whole wall. No matter the size, you make a list so you can decide what needs to happen and in what order. When you have to repair several problems in your smile, a full-mouth reconstruction from trusted Jeffersonville, Indiana dentist does the same job.
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I come in here and I was a nervous wreck. I hadn't been to a dentist in years because of finances and because I was told at 18 years old that my teeth were going to rot from the inside out and there was nothing they could do, so I gave up on my mouth. I was told that and I gave up. I come in and he looked at me and I told him what the dentist had said and he told me, 'Oh, I can't believe he said that. There's always something we can do.' Sure enough, he started working on me and before you know it, here it was in perfection.
Everything had to be just right and if it wasn't, then we did it again. Everything had to be just right. He's very, very thorough and kind. I was so embarrassed and they never made me feel that way. They never made me feel that way. They took me in and helped me through this more than anybody will ever know. It's just something, I don't know, you just have to ... You experience it, so it was horrible. I didn't go anywhere. I didn't do anything. I just couldn't. I was very ... I cared about my parents and it just started falling.
You just get to where you don't care when you can't do anything about it. He gave me my life back. He gave me my life back, and not only that, the physical part. I mean, all that poison was going in my system. I couldn't eat. I've lost so much weight. I couldn't eat. I couldn't anything. He gave me my life more than ... More ways than one.
A Full-Mouth Reconstruction Can Benefit You
This is a plan to repair extensive damage to your teeth. If you just have one problem, like a chipped tooth, it’s easy to determine what to do: fix it. What if you have a cracked tooth, several missing teeth, and a tooth that needs to be removed? That’s where a full-mouth reconstruction is used. You will work with top-rated Jeffersonville, Indiana dentist Dr. Kirchner to create a plan that will repair all of the damage.
Dental Implants Can Keep You Healthy
When you are missing a tooth, you have many health risks to worry about. First, food particles can collect in the empty space. That increases your risk of tooth decay and gum disease near that site. The second is a change in your bite. Your teeth surrounding the gap will begin to move toward the space, misaligning your bite and possibly even loosening your teeth. Finally, you will suffer from bone loss. Your teeth have roots that extend into your jawbone. When they are missing, the bone tissue there starts to deteriorate. Dental implants use a titanium root implanted in your jaw and a replacement tooth connected to it. You’ll fill the space and help keep your jawbone and teeth healthy.
Keep Dentures From Falling Out
Traditional full dentures use two methods to stay in place: The shape of the gum-colored mold holds onto your gums, and a special nontoxic adhesive in the base helps it stick to your gums. However, dentures can still move around slightly. This happens most often when chewing something hard. We can help secure your dentures with implants. By connecting dentures to implanted roots, they are sure to stay put.
All-On-4™ Differs From Dentures
All-on-4 implants replace a full arch of teeth just like full dentures do. They use beautiful, natural-looking replacement teeth that connect to implanted roots, just like dentures can. The main difference is the number of implants and how those implants are placed. All-on-4 uses a patented technique to place four implants in an arch, with the back two placed in your jawbone at an angle. This adds more strength and keeps your replacement teeth fixed and secure. Unlike dentures, All-on-4 replacement teeth do not have an upper palate, so you can fully taste your food.
Understand Teeth In A Day™
Some dental treatments require you to wait awhile before they can be finished. Traditional dental implants, for example, normally need to heal for months before a replacement tooth is connected to it. At our Jeffersonville, Indiana dentist office, we have a solution to this delay. Teeth in a Day is a special treatment that places both implants and temporary replacement teeth in one day. You will be able to look good and eat normally until your final replacement teeth are ready.
With a full-mouth reconstruction plan in place, you know what will happen and when. More importantly, you can repair all of the damage to your teeth and get back your healthy smile. Call our top-notch Jeffersonville, Indiana dentist today at 812-406-0914 or use our convenient online form for your next appointment.
