Every smile is unique in its own way. It can say a lot about a person and give insight into who they are. But what if your natural smile does not accurately reflect your personality? When a person feels embarrassed about their teeth, it can affect quality of life. That’s where our Mullins, SC, dentist comes in.
Altering a patient’s smile can involve a fair amount of dental work. Depending on if there was trauma to the mouth, there could be , receding gums, or more to correct. There are two directions either you or Dr. Blevins could choose: full-mouth rehab or a smile makeover.
Here’s how the two terms differentiate so you can decide if one is right for you.
Before a decision between full-mouth rehabilitation and a smile makeover can be made, Dr. Blevins will need to perform an oral examination. During this exam, he’ll look for , periodontal disease, infection, and more.
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Any issue found will need to be dealt with appropriately before other treatments can begin. For example, damaged teeth must be treated ahead of the placement of veneers or implants. Dental problems fall more into the ‘need’ category for the patient as their existence can compromise current and future oral health.
Wants or desires, on the other hand, are often cosmetic in nature. If you came in for this reason and Dr. Blevins only finds healthy teeth during your exam, he can then recommend certain procedures to you.
It will ultimately be up to you and Dr. Blevins on whether full-mouth rehab or a smile makeover is best.
Also known as, full-mouth rehab encompasses a series of restorative dental procedures. Procedures that are recommended for this type of service are intended to improve both the function and look of your smile.
Oftentimes, patients undergo reconstruction if they’ve recently been in an accident and experienced dental trauma. Yet, it can still be a recommended move if Dr. Blevins feels that missing teeth, for example, are negatively affecting oral health.
A smile makeover is primarily done for cosmetic reasons. Makeovers consist of one or more cosmetic dental procedures, such as teeth whitening or veneers.
The is a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. To be a proper candidate for this type of dental service, a patient’s teeth should be healthy overall. Of course, a smile makeover can be performed after some restoration has occurred, but in general, teeth need to be free of decay or infection.
Are you thinking of making a big change when it comes to your teeth? Discuss your options one-on-one with our dentist in Mullins, SC, and we can determine which direction is the best for you. Call Blevins Dentistry today at (843) 561-4039 or request an appointment online.
This blog has been updated.
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