08/06/2026
Every full-mouth reconstruction comes down to two philosophies.
The first is to remove everything and start over with dentures, implants, or an All-on-X restoration.
The second is to preserve what’s there—restoring and rebuilding the patient’s natural teeth whenever possible.
The reality is that most cases end up being a combination of both.
Personally, I love cases where we can save and rebuild what already exists, especially in younger patients. If we can combine excellent dentistry with meaningful behavioral changes, we have the opportunity to give those teeth many more years of service.
This case is a perfect example.
Instead of removing everything, we were able to rebuild this smile with root canal therapy, post and cores, and crowns—giving this patient a second chance with her own teeth.
What I never take for granted is the trust patients place in us. Sitting in that chair while feeling self-conscious about your smile is incredibly vulnerable. Then you’re asked to consider treatments that can sound intimidating and overwhelming.
That trust is something I value every single day.
Moments like these are why I love what I do—not just creating beautiful smiles, but helping restore confidence and giving patients a chance to keep the teeth they were born with whenever possible.
