When it comes to improving the look and feel of your smile, there are two main options: a smile makeover and a full mouth reconstruction. While both treatments offer many similar benefits, they have their own unique, patient-centered purpose. So, what is the difference between a smile makeover and a full mouth reconstruction?In general, a smile makeover focuses more on how the smile looks. This is useful for patients whose teeth are functional, but who have aesthetic problems that they want to solve.
On the contrary, complete oral reconstruction solves both functional and aesthetic problems. When deciding if you're best suited for a smile makeover or a full mouth reconstruction, you need to determine your goal: Is your main focus on aesthetics or function?A smile makeover may focus on one tooth or a small defect, while a reconstruction involves several or all of the teeth. A makeover isn't as extensive as a reconstruction, but both procedures help improve the appearance of the teeth. Stained, ugly, misaligned, chipped, or uneven teeth: a smile makeover will simultaneously erase these problems and more. By correcting the aesthetic concerns of each patient, the primary purpose of the smile makeover is to improve the overall appearance of the smile while at the same time supporting overall oral health and function.
On the other hand, complete oral reconstruction is a necessary treatment that prioritizes restoring lost oral health and function. If you want a new smile, a visit to the Belmont Dental Restorative Group can help you determine if you're a candidate for complete dental reconstruction or a smile makeover. Schedule a consultation at 703-319-6990 to find out if a smile makeover or a full mouth reconstruction is right for your needs.
