Points To Consider Concerning Full Mouth Reconstruction

Is it a full mouth restoration, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or simply FMR? They're all interchangeable titles. They're not for everybody, but if you want or need to have one, there's a few things you need to do. This process is not cheap and it's not quick. Many dentists do not do it and insurance may not cover much of it. So before you even begin the process, you need to understand a few things.

Do You Need It? Or Do You Want It?

Full mouth restorations are often confused with cosmetic restorations. There's a lot of overlap, but generally speaking, you only get full mouth rehabilitation when you need it. But that isn't always true.

You're a candidate if,

• You have severely damaged teeth
• You have jaw and bite misalignments
• You have multiple missing teeth
• You were the victim of mouth damaging trauma

However, the FMR term also applies to those that simply want to "fix" their mouths for purely aesthetic purposes. It all depends on the dental professional. This of course leads to choosing the right dentist(s).

There is no one right way to do a full mouth restoration. Different dental specialists use different techniques, have different skill levels, and have different aesthetic approaches. What this means for you is that you need to have a good idea of what you want the finished job to look like.

While many unfortunate events can lead to your need for full mouth rehabilitation, it still represents an opportunity for you to come out the other side of the procedures with the smile that you truly want.

Choosing the Right Dental Professional for Your Needs

Have you ever noticed how busy a dentist's office usually is? There are people coming and going all the time. The dentist will perform many procedures during the course of the day. This dentist is not the dentist that performs FMR procedures.

You have to make sure that you look for a dentist that specifically deals with full mouth restorations. He or she will have the time and expertise to deal with your restoration. He or she will have had practice with FMR procedures.

The FMR dentist acts much as a designer, planner, and coordinator. He or she will probably not be the dentist doing all the work. You will need to work on a place, see specialists, and go in for many, many visits.

Go With Confidence

None of this is meant to scare you. It's only to show you how serious you need to take your full mouth rehabilitation. It's not a choice you should make lightly. Get the facts, find a professional FMR dental group, like Wigwam Dental Care, and talk about your options.