Full Mouth Reconstruction in McIntosh
When several teeth are worn down, cracked, missing, or failing at the same time, fixing them one at a time rarely works. Years of grinding, old fillings breaking down, gum disease, or an injury can change the way your bite fits together — and once that happens, each new repair takes on stress it wasn't designed to handle. Full mouth reconstruction is our answer to that bigger picture: a planned, staged rebuild of the teeth, gums, and bite that treats your mouth as one connected system. For patients in McIntosh, it means one coordinated plan instead of years of piecemeal patching.
Full mouth reconstruction, sometimes called full mouth rehabilitation, combines restorative, periodontal, and often surgical and cosmetic care into a single treatment plan. Depending on what we find, it may involve crowns, bridges, onlays, porcelain or composite veneers, composite bonding, root canal therapy, extractions, bone grafting, dental implants, implant-supported bridges, or complete and partial dentures. The goal isn't just appearance — it's restoring comfortable chewing, protecting the teeth that remain, and stabilizing the bite so your results hold up.
Because we handle general dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and orofacial pain care under one roof, McIntosh patients don't have to assemble a team themselves or drive to several offices. A plan that includes gum therapy, a root canal, two extractions, and implant-supported restorations can be sequenced by the same team, with everyone working from the same records and the same end goal.
Most people who come to us for reconstruction fall into a few familiar situations. Some have lost multiple teeth and have been getting by with a partial denture that no longer fits. Some have severe wear from long-term clenching, leaving short, flattened teeth and jaw soreness. Others have advanced gum disease that has loosened teeth, or a mouth full of aging crowns and fillings that keep failing. Trauma — a fall or an accident — can also damage several teeth at once.
Here's what full mouth reconstruction can address:
- Multiple missing teeth, including full-arch replacement with implants or implant-supported dentures
- Worn, chipped, or fractured teeth from grinding or long-term bite problems
- Gum disease, bone loss, and uneven or receded gumlines
- Failing crowns, bridges, fillings, or ill-fitting dentures
- Difficulty chewing, jaw discomfort, TMJ symptoms, or chronic facial pain
- Cosmetic concerns such as tooth color, shape, and proportion
If you aren't sure whether your situation calls for a full reconstruction or something more limited, that's a reasonable question to bring to a consultation. We'd rather recommend the smaller treatment when it will do the job.
How the Process Works at Our Office
We start with a thorough exam: imaging, an oral cancer screening, a look at your gum health, and an evaluation of how your teeth come together. If you have jaw clicking, locking, limited movement, or headaches that seem jaw-related, we evaluate that too, since bite position shapes the entire plan. You'll leave that visit understanding what we found, what we recommend, and roughly how the phases will unfold.
Treatment is usually sequenced. Infection, decay, and gum disease come first — scaling and root planing, periodontal therapy, root canals, or extractions as needed. Next comes the foundation: bone grafting or sinus lift surgery where implants need support, then implant placement and healing time. Finally we restore, placing crowns, bridges, veneers, or dentures and refining the bite. Our on-site dental lab is a real advantage here, allowing same-day crowns, dentures, and denture repairs so you spend less time waiting and fewer trips making the drive from McIntosh. For patients who feel anxious, we offer nitrous oxide and oral sedation.
Aftercare and Keeping Your Results
A rebuilt mouth deserves protection. We'll set you up with a maintenance schedule — professional cleanings or periodontal maintenance, exams, and implant maintenance visits if you have implants. If clenching or grinding contributed to the original damage, a custom night guard helps shield your new restorations. Athletes can get a custom sports guard as well.
Day to day, care looks much like it does for natural teeth: consistent brushing, cleaning between teeth, and telling us promptly if something feels loose, sharp, or different when you bite. Small adjustments made early prevent bigger repairs later. We also offer emergency appointments if something breaks unexpectedly.
Insurance, Payment, and Getting Started
We accept all major PPO insurance plans and welcome self-pay patients, and we offer flexible payment plans so extensive treatment can be spread out over time. Because reconstruction is phased, we can often stage care in a way that fits both your healing timeline and your budget.
Ocala Dental Care has served Marion County families for over 30 years, treating patients of all ages, and we're proud to care for McIntosh residents. Dr. Hussein Salifu and Dr. Marco Geris would be glad to review your options and build a plan that makes sense for you — no referral needed.