10/28/2015 12:22
If you have been in an accident, it is possible that you have experienced significant damage to your mouth. Trauma to the mouth can affect your teeth, gums, jawbone, tongue, and cheeks. If you have suffered only minor damage, you may only need to have a dental procedure or two to recover your natural smile. If significant damage was experienced, then you may need a full mouth reconstruction.
Dental reconstruction can involve a wide variety of procedures. The procedures that are used depend on the extent of the injury that was suffered. If you only experienced some minor cracks and chips in your teeth, then dental bonding, crowns, fillings, inlays, or onlays may be all that is required. Minor flaws can also be concealed by the placement of veneers. If you have actually lost some teeth in the ordeal, then you may require the placement of a bridge or dental implants. For a missing tooth, dental implants are your best choice because they mimic the look, feel, and function of your natural teeth.
Even if your teeth appear to be fine, it is possible that the pulp of the tooth may have been affected. In that case, a root canal procedure may be necessary. If it is not possible to save the tooth, our dentists in Los Angeles may need to extract it. If your gums or jawbone were injured to the point where you have suffered the loss of tissue, then soft or hard tissue grafting may also be required.
If you have been in an accident and would like a professional to evaluate your dental health, contact our expert in full mouth reconstruction in Los Angeles to set up a consultation.
