Have hereditary issues caused your gums, jaw, or teeth to decay? Or perhaps your teeth have been chipped or broken or jaw misaligned due to an accident? Then perhaps you should consider reconstructive dentistry.
The muscles in your mouth are some of the most active in your body. You use them to smile, to chew, to speak and to breathe. If they arenât fully functional or youâre in pain while performing the most basic of activities, then reconstructive surgery is for you.
What Can Reconstructive Dentistry Fix?
The advances in modern dentistry have made it possible for dentists to fix a wide range of problems with your mouth. Hereditary issues will no longer be a concern and accidental injuries can be fixed.
· Is your speech impaired due to a genetic issue regarding your mouth?
· Has time caused your gums to decay faster than anticipated, even though you maintain great oral hygiene?
· Have you been suffering from Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD)?
· Were you involved in an accident and youâve lost teeth or your jaw has hurt ever since, making daily activities such as eating painful?
Reconstructive Dentistry can fix these problems! And the best part isâ¦
Most Insurance Companies Will Cover The Cost!
Although insurance companies wonât pay for cosmetic dentistry procedures such as tooth whitening or smile makeovers, most will pay for reconstructive surgery to repair hereditary issues or problems arising from an accident.
What Kind of Procedures Does Reconstructive Dentistry Encompass?
There are many kinds of procedures that are considered reconstructive dentistry as opposed to cosmetic dentistry. The main difference between the two is that cosmetic dentistry is only for aesthetic purposes while reconstructive is usually done for a combination of aesthetic and quality of life purposes.
Examples of reconstructive dentistry are:
· Dental Implants
· Full or partial dentures
· Root canal
· Dental crown
The best part is that all of these surgeries can be performed through sedation dentistry. This allows the patient to stay awake through the procedure, but you will leave with little or no memory of what occurred.