Full smile makeovers (also known as full mouth rehabilitation, reconstruction or restoration) are a highly personalized process at Lepore Comprehensive Dentistry in Dunedin, FL. While the dental treatments that are included in a full smile makeover plan are different for each patient. However, the goal is the same: to rebuild your teeth, gums, and bite for a healthy smile that is not only functional and pain-free but also attractive and one that you are proud to show off to others.
The Impact Of A Full Smile Makeover
A full smile makeover can have a profound impact on your overall well-being. Beyond the functional and aesthetic benefits, restoring your smile can boost your self-confidence, improve your ability to eat and speak comfortably, and enhance your quality of life. Many patients find that after their full smile makeover, they experience a renewed sense of self-esteem and are more willing to engage socially without hesitation.
At Lepore Comprehensive Dentistry, we believe in creating smiles that not only look great but also improve the way you feel about yourself and how you interact with the world. Your smile is one of your most valuable assets, and we are dedicated to helping you regain it with the highest level of care.
Who Requires A Full Smile Makeover?
Over the years, you may have experienced several problems with your mouth. These may include:
- Multiple missing teeth
- Several cracked teeth
- Broken teeth
- Several crowns, failing or not
- Severely worn teeth
- Irregular bite
The Full-Mouth Smile Makeover Process
The rehabilitation process starts with what is perhaps the most important step: a comprehensive, personalized consultation. During this time, Dr. Lepore or Dr. Dougherty will examine your mouth to get a complete understanding of your current oral health. They will also discuss your treatment goals and preferences at length with you to better understand how to approach your full smile makeover. Based on this consultation, Drs. Lepore and Dougherty will then create your custom treatment plan that may consist of one or more of the following phases:
- Treatment Planning Phase: Extensive dialogue with his dental laboratory, creating a mock-up prototype to develop an ideal final result. Your unique customized plan can usually be staged over multiple months or years to accommodate your budget while continuously working toward a fantastic final result.
- Disease Control Phase: Conducting therapeutic procedures such as extractions, root canal therapy, bone grafting, deep cleanings, or decay removal.
- Temporary/Prototype Phase: To ensure the developed plan will work with you, a patient is often placed in prototype provisionals (temporaries) that mimic the shape, color, and function of the new proposed smile and bite. This stage is critical as it allows for multiple changes, if necessary, to be made before the final result is delivered. This phase may coincide with the “Disease Control Phase”.
- Specialist Phase:
- Orthodontic Phase: Treatments used to straighten your teeth or correct issues with your bite.
- Periodontal Phase: Recontouring your gums and performing treatments to address gum disease and create symmetrical harmony in your gum and bone health. This could include gum grafting, crown lengthening, or implant placement.
- Endodontic Phase: Should any teeth require root canal therapy or management due to extensive decay, abscesses, or tooth pain.
- TMJ Management Phase (Oral Surgeon): Treating conditions such as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ/TMD), muscular pain due to bruxism (clenching and grinding), or other underlying issues that may be affecting your oral health.
- Final Restoration Phase: Definitive treatments, including dental implants, crowns, tooth-colored fillings, or bridges
Personalized Care For Your Unique Smile
Are you looking to revamp your smile? Smile design at Lepore Comprehensive Dentistry near Dunedin, FL is the perfect solution. Each patient in our practice has a unique set of oral health needs and preferences, meaning no two treatment plans are alike. From determining which treatments are best for your needs to crafting restorations for the most aesthetically pleasing results, Drs. Lepore and Dougherty use a combination of modern techniques, experience, and artistry to help you achieve a beautiful, healthy smile again. A full smile makeover does so much more than fix dental issues—it can make you truly feel like you have a new lease on life.
