One of the ways we can do this is through full-mouth reconstruction, which can be the best option for when your mouth has suffered excessive decay or damage, seriously harming multiple teeth that will need replacing. So how do you know that you might need a full-mouth reconstruction, here are some of our most common reasons:

• You have cracked or broken teeth
• You have suffered a dental injury
• Your mouth has experienced trauma, severely damaging multiple teeth
• Severe tooth decay
• Oral infection
• Advanced gum disease (periodontitis), a serious oral infection

Whether you have bad oral health, a misaligned bite or missing teeth, these can also harm your remaining teeth and the problem with treating one area at a time is that your remaining teeth will keep wearing down, decaying or inviting further damage. And it’s not just your teeth, but your dental restorations that are at risk. So, one of the most important reasons you have for replacing a lost tooth or fixing a damaged one is so that it won’t harm your other teeth! Full mouth reconstruction allows us to fix your oral issues so your mouth can be healthy again.

Did you know that even long-term exposure to oral acids from the food and drinks (wine, soda, sparkling water) you consume can lead to tooth erosion over time? If you already suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) it can lead to tooth erosion from the constantly present acid coming up. The same happens if you have a serious eating disorder like bulimia that can damage tooth vital tooth enamel.

To determine if you might benefit from having a full mouth reconstruction done by our team at Denver Restorative Dentistry, we will first evaluate your smile’s current oral health and aesthetic appearance and explain how we can improve your smile’s health and beauty overall. Full-mouth reconstruction may mean having a combination of the following treatments done, such as:

• Bridges
• Crowns
• Dentures (complete or partial)
• Fillings
• Implants
• Veneers

Once we have reviewed our results with you to determine what restorations would be best for your unique needs, we can go to work and perform your full mouth restoration. The results mean restoring your full smile in both form and function. Our experienced prosthodontists, Dr. Goggins, Dr. Aguirre, Dr. Pitz and Dr. Poineal have performed many full-mouth reconstructions and are skilled at helping you to receive the same high-quality care so you can fall in love with your smile again (or even for the first time!) You can see some of our successful full-mouth reconstructions here. We invite you to fill out a REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT form. We look forward to scheduling your FREE consultation to see how we can help you restore your healthy, beautiful smile!

The first written text we know that mentions dentistry is from 5000 BC; in which a Sumerian manuscript describes “tooth worms” as the origin of dental decay. This theory wasn’t actually confirmed as a sham until the 1700s.

In France in the middle ages, the first dentist guild formed. They called themselves by a different name however, and they did more than dentistry. These men referred to themselves as barbers. The performed a unique combination of teeth treatments, medical treatments and, yes, even hair care. Eventually, the guild evolved into two groups: barber surgeons with education and training did the special operations, while lay surgeons helped with more regular services.

In the 1700s, Pierre Fauchard, a Frenchman who is sometimes credited as the Father of Modern Dentistry, wrote a book called “The Surgeon Dentist: A Treatise on Teeth”. It detailed first complete dental system. With this knowledge, dentistry began to spread to other parts of the world, including the United States.

In 1840, the first dental college formed in Baltimore, Maryland. Then in 1873, Colgate began mass producing toothpaste and toothbrushes. However, Americans did not really start taking regular care of their teeth until after World War II, when American soldiers brought the knowledge of oral health care they had learned abroad back to their home towns.

In the past century, dental technology has evolved to become more aesthetic and more comfortable than ever before. Do your teeth need some attention? You can call Denver Restorative Dentistry in Broomfield, Colorado at 303-586-1019 to set up an appointment with Dr. Taylor Goggins.