Reconstruction of a house is quite a project. It often includes making various, significant changes in multiple places and can take some time, but when it’s done, it completely revitalizes the home. In smiles, full mouth reconstruction can work similarly—to an extent. It can be a lot of work, but unlike a house remodel, there’s usually a brief recovery period, depending on what procedures you receive.
What exactly can you expect when recovering from full mouth reconstruction? Your dentist will be able to give you the most clarity, but here are some examples of the things you can experience.
Discomfort or Sensitivity
While you’re still in the process of getting treatment, you may encounter moments of discomfort or sensitivity. For instance, although the implant placement procedure or veneer preparation procedure doesn’t involve any pain while you’re in the chair, after the anesthetic wears off, you may experience unpleasant sensations, but they can be easily managed with over-the-counter pain reliever. Avoiding hot, cold, or acidic foods and beverages can also help ease any sensitivity. If your discomfort increases to pain, let your dentist know.
Adjustment to Eating
Depending on the condition before your full mouth reconstruction, you may have to adjust to your new smile, especially when it comes to eating. For instance, learning to eat with new dentures or reminding yourself how to eat with dental implants can take a bit of time. At first, when you bite or chew, do so slowly and carefully so that you avoid hurting your tongue or cheek.
Amazing Results
Once your full mouth reconstruction is complete, you should be in love with your smile! All the steps you’ve taken to get to this point are worth the time and effort to feel confident in yourself and your appearance. When you leave your dentist’s office, you can show off your stunning, realistic teeth as much as you’d like and use them in normal functions. In other words, enjoy your newly restored, beautiful, functional smile!
Simple Aftercare
When you’ve finished a potentially complicated full mouth reconstruction, it doesn’t mean that you no longer must care for your smile. In fact, if you want to retain the look you’ve achieved, you’ll need to keep it in good condition. Fortunately, maintenance is simple—at minimum, you just need to brush and floss your teeth every day and go to your dentist at least every six months for checkups and cleanings. Although you can do more, such as avoid smoking and drink more water, these little healthy habits go a long way to help you enjoy your full mouth reconstruction for years to come!
Ultimately, not everyone’s recovery will be the same, but these are some common experiences that you may expect following full mouth reconstruction. If you work closely with your dentist and follow their instructions, you should have a positive healing period with a radiant smile to show for your patience and effort.
About the Author
With three dentists on staff, Washington Dental Care has decades of combined clinical experience and training. In fact, one of them is a Fellow with the Academy of General Dentistry. When it comes to full mouth reconstruction, we have the qualifications to manage your treatment plan and guide you through the process until you reach your ideal smile. If you are interested in learning more about full mouth reconstruction, schedule a consultation with us online or call our Chicago West Loop office at 312-766-5412.
