Full Mouth Reconstruction in Pompano Beach: What Should You Expect?
If several of your teeth need work, your bite no longer feels right, or older crowns and fillings are wearing down, fixing one tooth at a time can start to feel endless. Full mouth reconstruction is a planned rebuild of every tooth that needs attention, with crowns, implants and tooth replacement designed to work together as one bite. Below, we answer the questions you're most likely to have about how Dr. Andrew Browne plans it, what happens while the work is underway, and how we get your new smile right.
What is full mouth reconstruction, and do I need one?
Full mouth reconstruction rebuilds your whole bite with one plan instead of repairing teeth one by one. Depending on what your mouth needs, it can combine crowns, implants, a bridge or new tooth replacements, all designed to fit together so you can chew, speak and smile with ease again.
You may be a good fit if several teeth are failing, if you rely on a partial denture held in by only a handful of teeth, or if older dental work is breaking down. Dr. Browne calls your teeth a "carefully orchestrated system that work together," which is why he plans the whole bite at once.
Gums that bleed when you floss, teeth that feel loose, and spots where food keeps getting trapped are all worth having checked, since bleeding gums and loose teeth can be signs of gum disease. The only way to know what your mouth needs is an exam and, when it's needed, a 3D scan.
Do I have to do all of the work at once?
No. Dr. Browne maps out the entire plan first, then we complete it in stages that suit your life and your budget, starting with what matters most. He'll walk you through the ideal plan, a sensible middle path, and a comfortable place to begin if time or budget is tight, and then the choice is yours.
The full timeline depends on your plan and can run from a few months to a bit longer, because some steps, like healing after implants, simply take time. We'll give you a realistic timeline up front.
Deciding to start can feel like a lot. In Dr. Browne's words, "Everyone has a breaking point," and the full arch patients he's treated lived with their teeth for a long time before deciding they were ready. When you get there, a clear roadmap makes that first appointment feel far more manageable.
Will I be without teeth while the work is being done?
You won't be left without teeth. We have a 3D printer in our office, so Dr. Browne can make temporary teeth the same day, and you go home with a smile you're comfortable wearing while your final work is made. When implants are part of the plan, we can often fit a natural-looking temporary set the same day they're placed.
Temporaries carry you through healing, since dental implants need time to fuse with the jawbone before the final teeth go on. For bigger cases that restore the whole mouth, we use temporaries called biotemps, and the case is all designed before treatment begins.
How do you make sure my new teeth look and feel right?
We design the case before treatment begins, then refine it with you. Getting a full arch right means balancing how your upper teeth meet the lower ones, the shade, and how the teeth sit against your gums. On a recent full arch case, the patient wore three different sets of plastic temporaries while Dr. Browne adjusted the bite position and the color. Then she went outside and told him, "You're right. It does look good. This is what I want."
Dr. Browne also looks at lip support and how much of your teeth show when you smile, because "teeth are not just teeth." He's candid that a lot of cosmetic dentistry "is just a matter of opinion," and the opinion that matters most is yours.
Why do Pompano Beach patients choose Dr. Browne at My Pompano Dentist for full mouth reconstruction?
Rebuilding a whole smile is the work Dr. Browne loves most, and he compares it to an art project. He's spent years rebuilding smiles across South Florida, and when he replaces a tooth, he shapes it to sit naturally against your gums so it looks like it was always part of your smile. You can see how we approach full mouth reconstruction at My Pompano Dentist on our service page.
Our restorations are custom milled and custom designed for each patient. When implants are part of your plan, we check each implant's stability with an ISQ meter at your appointments, which tells us whether it needs more time to heal or is ready for its final tooth. In a lot of cases, that lets us move to the final restoration sooner.
Your first visit starts with a conversation about your health concerns, a full set of X-rays, a 3D scan if you need one, and a careful exam. Then we sit down together and go over what we found, your options and the cost, so nothing catches you off guard. We file out-of-network PPO benefits and offer Cherry, CareCredit, Sunbit and HFD financing, along with our membership plan. Patients come from Deerfield Beach and Lighthouse Point for this kind of care, and you're welcome here even if it's been years since your last visit.
How much does full mouth reconstruction cost in Pompano Beach?
There's no single price, because every plan is built around what your mouth needs: how many teeth need work, whether implants are part of it, and the materials in your final teeth. A single implant here usually runs about $4,500 to $6,500, depending on the case. For a full arch, Dr. Browne usually places six or more implants instead of four, and we price the whole plan after your exam and 3D scan, so you see every cost before you decide. Doing the work in stages can spread it out, and Cherry, CareCredit, Sunbit and HFD offer monthly payments alongside our membership plan, which takes 20% off treatment.
If you're ready to see your whole plan laid out, call our Pompano Beach dental office at (954) 941-2412 or request your consultation online. We'll take an honest look and walk you through your options, with no pressure to decide that day.
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