Full Mouth Rehabilitation

A healthy mouth represents a healthy mind and body. Dr. Eric Walter’s full mouth rehabilitation procedure revitalizes and rejuvenates his patient’s smiles.

If you’ve been faced with extensive oral problems, our team at Islay Hill Dentistry is here to help. Using cutting-edge technology, and drawing on Dr. Walters' expertise in comprehensive restorative dentistry, we can help to rebuild a beautiful and functional new smile that will improve your quality of life for years to come.

Full-mouth rehabilitation at Islay Hill

A healthy smile is what allows us to make a great first impression and put our best faces forward each day. What many people don’t realize, however, is that the quality of one’s smile has an effect on a lot more than just one’s outward appearance. The correlation between good oral health and overall health is more substantial than most people may be aware of.

If your oral health is affecting your ability to chew certain foods then you may be depleting your body of essential vitamins and nutrients, which can have negative effects on your overall health. There are many factors that can lead to broken, damaged and worn teeth, resulting in the inability for the teeth and jaws to function together properly and thus maintain a healthy diet. Full mouth rehabilitation is a procedure that allows Dr. Walters to redesign your bite and rebuild your teeth to their proper contours allowing you to chew comfortably again.

What concerns can a full mouth rehabilitation address?

A full mouth rehabilitation addresses a wide range of oral health related concerns including:

TMD issues
Broken, chipped and worn teeth
The inability to chew properly
Not showing enough teeth when you smile
Aesthetic concerns
A smile that is too narrow
Asymmetry between the top and bottom teeth
Missing teeth
Short teeth
Gaps and spacing between teeth
Discolored teeth
Misaligned or crowded teeth
Aged smile

The benefits of a full mouth rehabilitation

Some of the many benefits of full mouth rehabilitation in Arroyo Grande are as follows:

Improved comfort when chewing
Teeth restored to a natural appearance
Improved TMJ issues and symptoms
Increased self-confidence
Reestablished bite
Enhanced facial aesthetics
Reversed aging of smile

What can I expect during my full mouth rehabilitation treatment?

Dr. Walters uses detailed photos and digital records to design your new smile. Most patients will start by wearing a custom-fitted retainer for two weeks, called a deprogrammer, which allows your jaw muscles to relax during that time. A record of your bite is then made to base your new proposed jaw position on. Dr. Walters conservatively shapes your teeth at the next appointment, to allow for a temporary “trial smile” to be placed. This trial is the same size and shape as the proposed new smile, only made from a temporary acrylic material.

The material is worn and tested for a few weeks to ensure that the proposed new smile meets all of Dr. Walters standards with respect to function, speech, and overall aesthetics. Once approved, Dr. Walters will send final impressions of your teeth to our expert lab ceramist to make your new smile. The new smile is permanently delivered shortly thereafter. In most cases a full mouth rehabilitation is made up of a combination of crowns and veneers, using porcelain materials that are specifically chosen based on your unique needs.

Why choose Islay Hill Dentistry?

At Islay Hill Dentistry, our facility is designed with your absolute comfort in mind. Proudly serving the San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande areas, Dr. Walters provides aesthetic and restorative options utilizing the latest and least invasive treatments that dentistry has to offer. If you want to learn more about the long-term benefits that come along with a full mouth rehabilitation in San Luis Obispo, a member of our team is ready to help. Simply reach out to us to set up a consultation with Dr. Walters today.