FULL-MOUTH REHABILITATION

Long-Term Relief For The Problems Brought On By "Middle-Aged Mouth"

(Jacksonville, Fl) - As many as 80% of Americans over age 35 have "middle-age mouth"- a combination of worn, dull teeth and a patchwork quilt of old, mismatched dental work. Not just unattractive, this condition can result in collapsed bites, difficulty chewing, jaw joint problems, neck tenderness, and headaches. That's because the with teeth out of the ideal alignment, the enormously destructive forces of the bite begin to attack the teeth. And, each time the jaw closes, the damage continues. Also with the teeth no longer supporting the structures of the face, it usually results in creating a more tired, wrinkles and aged facial appearance as the years pass.

Dental Advances

Full-mouth rehabilitation used to mean extracting all the teeth and making dentures. Even with advances in dentistry. It used to be this extensive type of reconstruction would take place over a period of years. Now, Full-Mouth Rehabilitation (FMR) can not only correct these problems in a few visits, but clients can also give them a fabulous looking smile. During the preparation visit, all of the old restorations and any decay are removed, impressions are made, and beautiful temporaries are worn so they can 'test drive' their new teeth and smile until the second visit, which involves removing the temporaries and bonding on the final restorations.

The Art and Science of FMR

What makes FMR possible is knowing the natural and correct position of the jaw independent of the teeth. Because the teeth have worn down or were never right to begin with, a person's existing teeth cannot be used as a guide. FMR in the hands of a highly skilled and passionate dentist is usually so successful that others cannot discern the real teeth from the restorations.

Who's Qualified To Perform FMR

FMR is a demanding area of dentistry that often requires the combination of many disciplines. Most, importantly, it requires planning and advanced skills on the part of the dentist and the ceramist (artist who actually makes your veneers, crowns, onlays, and bridgework). That's why only a handful of dentists worldwide have extensive hands-on training and extensive experience in performing the ultimate dental challenge. One of the new leaders in FMR, Dr. Jason Olitsky, instructs other dentists from around the country on the techniques at The Hronbrook Group in Chicago. Dr. Olitsky notes, "In addressing and correcting these problems, not only can patients find relief, better function, and improved oral health, but they are also delighted to achieve a beautiful smile and youthful appearance. "It's not uncommon for a person's entire personality to change once they have experienced FMR and gotten the smile they've always wanted," says Dr. Colleen Olitsky, the wife of this Dynamic Duo.

About Olitsky Smiles

Olitsky Smiles is a forward thinking new dental practice where the passion for creating gorgeous, yet natural smiles is unparalleled. Drs. Jason and Colleen Olitsky have been featured in Dental Economics and on First Coast News, for trends in cosmetic dentistry for making veneers look natural. For more information, please visit, www.olitskysmiles.com.

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