{"id":62,"date":"2017-09-26T14:43:38","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T14:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pearldentistrydenver.com\/blog\/?p=62"},"modified":"2019-05-31T14:20:59","modified_gmt":"2019-05-31T14:20:59","slug":"dentist-discusses-full-mouth-reconstruction-vs-smile-makeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pearldentistrydenver.com\/blog\/dentist-discusses-full-mouth-reconstruction-vs-smile-makeover\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist Discusses Full-Mouth Reconstruction vs. Smile Makeover"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"smilingYou\u2019ve lived with several dental problems for years, and now you\u2019re finally ready to get your smile back, so you take to the internet to see if there is a dentist who offers everything that you need. You notice that many of them can help people in your particular situation, but the terminology isn\u2019t consistent–you see both \u201cfull-mouth reconstruction<\/a>\u201d and \u201csmile makeover.\u201d They kind of sound the same, but are they?<\/em> Which one would be better for you? Today, we\u2019re going to talk about the differences so you can know exactly what your smile needs. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Full-Mouth Reconstruction vs. Smile Makeover<\/h2>\n

First, let\u2019s start with what makes these two procedures similar. They both involve using multiple treatments over the course of a few appointments in order to help a patient who has various, interrelated problems with their smile. After an oral exam with a dentist, the doctor will formulate a plan and choose which specific treatments are required to meet the needs of a patient.<\/p>\n

In truth, these terms are often thrown around interchangeably, but there is a subtle difference in the kinds of problems they are intended to address. <\/em><\/p>\n

A smile makeover, as you might be able to guess, is more aesthetically oriented. It can help a patient who wants to drastically improve the appearance of their smile, whether that means whitening their teeth, fixing small chips or gaps, restoring teeth that have become damaged, or all of the above. The end result should be a flawless smile that looks like one you\u2019d see in the movies and on TV.<\/p>\n

While a full-mouth reconstruction can accomplish this as well, it is more focused on improving the function <\/em>of the teeth as well as<\/em> their appearance. This is where the two treatments diverge. A person who needs a smile makeover will have teeth that basically function as they should, enabling them to eat and speak comfortably. If they need a full-mouth reconstruction, however, this may not be the case.<\/p>\n

Patients who could benefit from a full-mouth reconstruction usually have foundational issues with their smile<\/a>, whether that be because of broken teeth, missing teeth, or issues with their jaw alignment. The first part of a full-mouth reconstruction is intended to help a patient\u2019s mouth function normally, and then <\/em>a dentist can move on and enhance how their smile looks.<\/p>\n

Which One is Right for Me?<\/h2>\n

This can only be answered by a dentist. You might believe a makeover is all you\u2019re looking for, but your dentist may find a bigger, underlying dental issue that could actually be the cause of your cosmetic problems. When you go to visit your dentist, simply let them know about everything you don\u2019t like about your smile, and with a thorough exam, they\u2019ll be able to determine what you need. From there, all you\u2019ll need to do is show up for your appointments and follow your dentist\u2019s instructions to get the smile you truly deserve.<\/p>\n

In the end, it doesn\u2019t really matter what your treatment plan is called just as long as you get all the care that you need. If you\u2019ve been dealing with multiple dental issues for years that make it difficult for you to eat, speak, or smile with confidence, don\u2019t lose hope– be sure to contact a dentist in your area today, and they\u2019ll know exactly how to help.<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Stefanie Walker<\/a> is a family, restorative, and cosmetic dentist based in Denver, CO. At her practice, Pearl Dentistry, she\u2019s able to handle extremely complex dental cases using highly-coordinated treatment plans that can help even the most damaged smiles. For questions about everything you\u2019ve just read, she can be contacted through her website<\/a> or by phone at <\/em>(720) 440-9296.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve lived with several dental problems for years, and now you\u2019re finally ready to get your smile back, so you take to the internet to see if there is a dentist who offers everything that you need. You notice that many of them can help people in your particular situation, but the terminology isn\u2019t consistent–you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-62","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nDentist Discusses Full-Mouth Reconstruction vs. Smile Makeover - Pearl Dentistry Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you need a multitude of dental problems fixed, should you get a full-mouth reconstruction or a smile makeover? 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