A full mouth reconstruction looks at how your teeth, bite, and jaw function together, rather than concentrating on appearance alone. Treatment may include cosmetic dentistry to improve your smile, but it can also rebuild worn or damaged teeth and correct problems with the way your upper and lower teeth meet.
Your bite, or occlusion, can influence how your jaw moves and how much strain is placed on the surrounding muscles and joints. When these components do not work together comfortably, a dentist trained in physiologic/neuromuscular dentistry can evaluate the relationship between your teeth, muscles, and jaw position. Physiologic/neuromuscular dental care may then become part of planning a full mouth reconstruction.
Softouch Dental Care provides full mouth reconstruction and physiologic/neuromuscular dentistry in Oakton, VA, for people throughout Vienna, Fairfax, McLean, Reston, Great Falls, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities.
Why Choose Softouch Dental Care for Full Mouth Reconstruction?
Dr. Michael Chung is an LVI Fellow who has completed advanced post-doctoral education through the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, including its Comprehensive Aesthetic Reconstruction curriculum. His training encompasses cosmetic, restorative, and physiologic/neuromuscular dentistry.
This background allows Dr. Chung to plan full-mouth reconstruction with both function and appearance in mind. Depending on your dental needs, treatment can consider your teeth' condition, bite, jaw position, gums, and surrounding muscles. The goal is to rebuild a smile that looks natural while helping your teeth and jaw work comfortably together.
Symptoms of a Jaw Joint Problem
TMD symptoms are many, varied, and painful or at least uncomfortable. They can appear in any combination. The most common and painful symptom is chronic severe headaches, but you might also have anything from earaches to worn teeth to tingling fingers.
Dr. Chung can diagnose and provide TMD treatments for these symptoms. We are proud to utilize the 3D Cone Beam Dental Scanner to assist us in our physiologic/neuromuscular dentistry treatment.
Customized Reconstructive Dentistry
A full mouth rejuvenation will address all issues related to your smile, and will enhance the beauty of your smile as it addresses the health and structure of your bite. Each rejuvenation plan is different.
To discuss and learn more about yours, please call us at 703-319-6990 to set up a free initial consultation. From there, you and Dr. Chung can look further at what needs to be done, in what order, and to what effect.
At your consultation, you can meet with Dr. Chung and his talented cosmetic dentistry team and have all of your questions answered. We will also discuss the financing options we offer to help you budget your smile rejuvenation.
The first step in your full mouth reconstruction would be your initial cosmetic dentistry consultation at our Oakton area office. We are confident that when you contact Softouch Dental Care, you’ll be pleased with the high level of service we offer. We see only two or three patients per day so that we can give you the detailed attention and care that you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Is a Good Candidate for Full Mouth Rejuvenation?
Full mouth rejuvenation may be appropriate for patients with multiple dental concerns involving the teeth, bite, jaw, or overall mouth function. It can also address cosmetic concerns as part of a broader treatment plan. Dr. Chung evaluates your teeth, gums, jaw, muscles, and bite to determine whether this approach fits your needs.
Which Procedures Can Be Included in a Full Mouth Rejuvenation?
Every full mouth rejuvenation is customized, so the procedures included depend on the dental problems being addressed. Treatment may incorporate cosmetic and restorative dental care while also addressing the health and structure of your bite. During planning, Dr. Chung determines what needs treatment and the appropriate order.
Can Full Mouth Rejuvenation Help With Severely Worn or Damaged Teeth?
Yes, worn or damaged teeth may be among the concerns addressed during full mouth rejuvenation. Because worn teeth can also be linked to bite or jaw problems, Dr. Chung looks beyond individual teeth and evaluates how your overall bite functions before developing a treatment plan.
Can Full Mouth Rejuvenation Replace Old or Failing Dental Work?
Existing dental work can evaluate existing dental work as part of a comprehensive examination. If restorations no longer function properly or don't support your overall reconstruction goals, Dr. Chung can determine how to address them as part of your individualized treatment plan.
Does Full Mouth Rejuvenation Have to Be Completed All at Once?
Not necessarily. Full mouth rejuvenation is customized to each patient, and Dr. Chung determines what needs to be done and in what order. Your treatment sequence will depend on the dental concerns being addressed and the overall plan for restoring your smile and bite.
