Full Mouth Reconstruction
At Dental Wellness of Albany, Dr. Rob Herzog’s full mouth reconstructions bring biologic, functional, and cosmetic dentistry together in a biocompatible way to create a smile that supports your whole body health.
Full mouth reconstruction aims to restore and improve the overall health, function, and appearance of your entire mouth. Every part of this comprehensive treatment is personalized to your specific needs.
Not only do we take your teeth, gums, and bite into account; we also consider other factors that can affect the health and appearance of a person’s smile, such as nutrition, lifestyle habits, and even emotional well-being.
When Is Full Mouth Reconstruction Needed?
Many patients seek to have this kind of treatment when they have multiple dental issues that affect both their oral and whole body health.
Some come to us with severe wear and tear from years of teeth grinding and clenching – and corresponding problems with chronic headaches, neck pain, eating difficulties and more. Others have had lots of dental work over several decades that is now failing and needs comprehensive replacement – or that has been contributing to a variety of chronic health problems and needs to be replaced with biocompatible alternatives.
We also help patients who have delayed care due to dental anxiety reclaim their oral health and confidence in a supportive, patient-centered environment.
What Does a Full Mouth Reconstruction Involve?
Although each patient’s treatment plan will differ, all reconstructions begin with a comprehensive assessment. We thoroughly evaluate your oral health, including teeth, gums, jaw alignment, and bite function. We also consider your general health history, diet, and potential underlying causes of ongoing dental problems.
Once we’ve gathered all of this information and Dr. Herzog has had the opportunity to study it carefully, he will develop a treatment plan that’s specific to your needs and goals. Specific procedures that may be recommended include
- Biologic extraction of infected root canal teeth or periodontally compromised teeth.
- Periodontal therapy, including laser and/or ozone treatments.
- Safe mercury amalgam removal and replacement of old amalgams with biocompatible restorations.
- New dental restorations (fillings, inlays, onlays, or crowns) to repair decayed or damaged teeth.
- Replacement of missing teeth with partial dentures or zirconia implants.
- Orthodontic or orthopedic work to correct bite issues.
- Treatment of TMJ (jaw joint) disorders.
- A nightguard to protect new restorations from the forces of bruxing (clenching and grinding, often during sleep.
