Full Mouth Reconstruction in Reddick
Years of wear, a few failed fillings, a cracked molar that never got fixed, and gums that bleed when you brush — problems like these rarely arrive all at once. For many of the Reddick patients we see, the picture builds slowly until chewing becomes uncomfortable, a front tooth chips, or a denture stops fitting the way it used to. When damage spans the whole mouth rather than a single tooth, patching one problem at a time stops working. That is where a coordinated plan comes in.
Full mouth reconstruction is a planned sequence of restorative, periodontal, and sometimes surgical treatment that rebuilds the health, function, and appearance of the entire mouth. It is not one procedure. Depending on what we find, it may combine crowns, bridges, onlays, dental fillings, root canal therapy, gum disease treatment, extractions, bone grafting, dental implants, dentures, or porcelain and composite veneers — arranged in an order that lets each step support the next.
Our practice has provided general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry in Ocala for more than 30 years, and Reddick residents are among the communities we regularly serve. Because we handle general dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics, and orofacial pain care under one roof, patients traveling in from Reddick are not sent to a string of separate offices for each phase of treatment. Dr. Hussein Salifu and Dr. Marco Geris coordinate the full plan here, and no referral is needed to begin.
Candidates are usually people with widespread problems rather than isolated ones. We often begin reconstruction planning for patients who have multiple missing or broken-down teeth, advanced gum disease, teeth worn flat by years of grinding, old crowns and fillings reaching the end of their life, trauma from an accident, or dentures that no longer fit and no longer chew well. Some patients come to us with jaw symptoms — clicking, limited opening, or jaw-related headaches — and we evaluate TMJ disorders as part of the overall bite assessment.
A first visit includes a thorough dental exam, imaging, an oral cancer screening, and a periodontal evaluation. We talk through what matters most to you: comfort while eating, confidence when you smile, or simply ending the cycle of emergency repairs. Cosmetic smile-design consultations are available when appearance is a priority. From there we map a phased plan with a realistic sequence, so you know what happens first, what follows, and roughly how the stages fit together around your schedule in Reddick.
- Stabilization first — treating active decay, infection, and gum disease with cleanings, scaling and root planing, laser dentistry, root canal therapy, or extractions as needed
- Foundation work — bone grafting, sinus lift surgery, crown lengthening, gum grafting, or periodontal regeneration to prepare healthy support for restorations
- Rebuilding — crowns, onlays, bridges, dental implants, implant-supported bridges, full arch implants, All-on-4, implant-supported or conventional dentures
- Refinement — veneers, composite bonding, gum contouring, in-office or take-home whitening, and bite adjustment
- Protection — night guards for grinding, sports guards, and a periodontal maintenance schedule
How Treatment Unfolds And What Comes After
Our on-site dental lab shapes much of the experience. Crowns, dentures, and denture repairs can often be completed same-day, which matters when you are driving in from Reddick and would rather not make an extra trip for a single adjustment. Having a lab in the building also lets our dentists fine-tune shade, shape, and fit directly with the technician while you are in the chair.
Comfort is planned for, not improvised. Nitrous oxide sedation and oral sedation are available for longer appointments or for patients who feel anxious about dental work. We also offer emergency dental appointments, including same-day emergency care, so a cracked tooth or sudden pain partway through your reconstruction does not derail the plan.
Aftercare is where results are preserved. Once restorations are in place, we set a recall rhythm with our hygienist — routine cleanings or periodontal maintenance, fluoride treatment when appropriate, and implant maintenance for patients with implants. If you grind, a night guard protects the new work. Small adjustments in the first months are normal, and we handle them here.
Insurance, Payment, And Getting Started From Reddick
We accept all major PPO insurance plans and file claims as a general practice, including for the endodontic, periodontal, surgical, and prosthodontic portions of your care. Self-pay and cash patients are welcome, and flexible payment plans are available so multi-phase treatment can be spread out sensibly.
Before anything begins, we review the plan and what your coverage addresses, so there are no surprises midway through. If you live in Reddick and are weighing whether to keep repairing teeth one at a time, call our Ocala office to schedule a consultation — we are glad to talk it through, no referral required.