If you have multiple dental issues that are preventing you from achieving a beautiful smile, don’t lose hope! Full mouth reconstruction is one of the many ways that your dentist can provide you with the smile you’ve always wanted. This process utilizes multiple treatments, combining them into one comprehensive procedure that fixes your smile and boosts your confidence. That said, you might be wondering what you should expect while recovering from full mouth reconstruction. Keep reading to learn more about the recovery timeline and what you can anticipate during each part of this process.
Dental Fillings
These are one of the most popular restorative treatment options available, and it usually takes just one appointment with minor anesthesia to receive them. Fillings are used to repair teeth with mild decay or damage, and you can usually resume normal daily activity right away after receiving them. However, sometimes it might take an hour or two for the effects of the anesthesia to wear off.
Crowns and Bridges
Crowns and bridges can also be used to fix teeth with minor damage, although these options usually take two appointments to complete. Your dentist must take impressions of your teeth before they can fit you with your new restoration(s), which you will receive at the follow-up visit. You might experience some sensitivity and swelling around the affected tooth, but these effects typically diminish within a couple of days.
Root Canal Therapy
Sometimes the pulp of your tooth can become infected; when this happens, you’ll need a root canal. Your dentist will remove the nerves and blood vessels from the affected tooth and disinfect it. Then they will fill the new canal with a restorative material and seal it up, usually with a crown. Despite what you’ve heard, this process is almost entirely pain-free, and many patients just experience minor sensitivity and some swelling that fades within a few days.
Tooth Extraction
If you have a tooth with a poor long-term prognosis, your dentist might recommend having it extracted. Recovering from a tooth extraction can take up to one week, depending on self-care and hygiene. It will take the gums a few days to close over the socket, but it can take several months for the bone underneath to fully heal. Most patients feel back to normal within 3 to 5 days following the procedure.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are viewed as the ultimate tooth replacement option; they can last for several decades with proper care and offer unmatched benefits compared to other treatment options. Titanium posts are surgically inserted directly into your jawbone, and the bone will begin fusing around them through a process called osseointegration. This process can take up to six months to fully complete; however, immediate healing after the surgery usually only takes about a week.
Even though full mouth construction might sound like a long and drawn-out process, many of the procedures that constitute it are relatively straightforward with manageable recovery timelines. Knowing what to expect during recovery will ensure that the process goes smoothly for you.
About the Practice
Legacy Dentistry proudly serves patients and families in the Midlothian area under the leadership of Dr. Tony D. Nguyen and Dr. Mark Desimone! Dr. Nguyen and Dr. Desimone have several collective years of experience and expertise in a wide variety of fields and their practice is proud to offer many services, including full mouth reconstruction. If you have any questions about the article or would like to schedule a visit, you can contact the practice online or by phone: (972) 723-1148.