Full Mouth Reconstruction Gone Wrong
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I have spent a lifetime grinding my teeth. As a result, they are kind of a mess. My dentist said I needed a full mouth reconstruction. I’d hoped to only get the front teeth, but she said they all needed to be done. I agreed, but this has not gone well. She did the bottom ones first, because she said those were the toughest. That wasn’t really a problem. The top teeth, however, have been a disaster. While they look fine, my teeth don’t match up, which has caused a lot of pain. I think the big issue is that the right side of my teeth don’t meet. My left side hits together, but because there is space between the right side, then the other side hits super hard and hurts. I’m also starting to get jaw pain. The crowns and bridges are already permanently bonded in. Is there a way to grind down the ones that hit too quickly?
Meagan
Dear Meagan,
I’m sorry this happened to you. I hear so many of these horror stories. A full mouth reconstruction is a very advanced procedure that requires a significant amount of post-doctoral training. The study of occlusion (how teeth come together) is important. In a situation such as yours, when the teeth are not coming together, it can lead to severe problems, such as migraines or TMJ Disorder. You mentioned that you are already are starting to have jaw pain, which has me concerned.
This needs to be fixed. I wouldn’t want this just ground down unless it was by someone who really knows what they are doing. Otherwise, you could end up in an even worse situation. If the case is done as badly as it sounds, a second opinion by a dentist with the right training, should be able to help you get at least a partial refund so that you can get this done properly.
You will need a dentist with post-doctoral training. Dental school is not enough. Look for someone with training at one of the following institutions:
- Pankey Institute in Florida
- The Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study
- The Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
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