Restorative / Rehabilitative (Full Mouth Reconstruction)

What can happen if left untreated?
A collapsed bite can lead to symptoms such as:

1. Pain in the head and neck areas including the jaw joint, ear, lower jaw, upper jaw, neck, shoulder, forehead, temple area, facial muscles, and the area around eyes
2. Facial muscle twitch
3. Clicking, popping or grating sounds in the joints
4. Dizziness, ringing sounds in ears
5. Fullness, pressure blockage in the ear
6. Headaches
7. Difficulty chewing and swallowing or breathing through the nose
8. Loud snoring

Losing Facial Height
Generalized wear over time can result in a collapsed bite leading to lower facial height, loss of support of facial structures, and many musculoskeletal symptoms. Regaining facial height can have a dramatic effect on your appearance. It can shave years off your appearance (see the Jason Jones story).

What does the procedure involve?
The three main procedures used in Full Mouth Reconstruction can include the application of porcelain (and metal) crowns, bridges, and dental implants. These are used to build up the teeth to a workable height where the bite is restored. Porcelain veneers and root canals are also used when required.