Off the Trace Dental is Ready to Help You Rebuild Your Smile
Search “full-mouth reconstruction near me,” and you’ll find a mix of top-of-the-page ads, corporate chains, and offices across the lake in New Orleans. Many treat a full-mouth rebuild like a collection of crowns placed one at a time, but it’s more than that. Full-mouth reconstruction rebuilds how your teeth look, fit together, and handle the force of every bite, so the plan behind it matters more than any single procedure.
At Off The Trace Dental, Dr. Pamela Daigle plans every reconstruction as one complete case. Her post-graduate training through the Clinical Mastery Series includes Understanding Occlusion 2 (Mastering Complex Cases) and Understanding Occlusion 4 (Mastering Full Mouth Reconstruction), plus a four-day Full-Mouth Rehabilitation intensive built around a 20-unit reconstruction case. That training means your new teeth are designed around your bite and jaw joints, not just the way they look.
Call (985) 326-1711 to book your full-mouth reconstruction consultation, or explore our
restorative dentistry services. We welcome patients from Slidell, Mandeville, Covington, Pearl River, Lacombe, and Bay St. Louis.
What Is Full-Mouth Reconstruction?
Full-mouth reconstruction (also called full-mouth rehabilitation or full-mouth restoration) is a customized plan that rebuilds or replaces most or all of the teeth in both the upper and lower jaws. A smile makeover is mainly about appearance; a reconstruction is driven by health and function first, then designed to look natural. A full plan looks at:
- Broken, cracked, or severely worn teeth
- Multiple missing teeth
- Old fillings, crowns, or bridges that are failing
- Decay and gum disease
- How your upper and lower teeth meet (your bite)
- Jaw joint comfort and muscle strain
- Tooth height, shape, and how your smile frames your face
The result is one coordinated plan with a clear sequence, timeline, and cost, so you know from your very first visit where the treatment is headed.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Full-Mouth Reconstruction?
You may need full-mouth reconstruction if you:
- Have teeth worn short or flat from years of grinding or clenching
- Have several broken, cracked, or heavily filled teeth
- Are missing multiple teeth and struggle to chew comfortably
- Have older dental work throughout your mouth that is failing or loose
- Experience jaw pain, headaches, or a bite that feels “off”
- Have teeth damaged by acid erosion or reflux
- Wear dentures that slip and want a more stable option
- Have put off dental care for years and aren’t sure where to start
Full-Mouth Reconstruction Treatments at Off The Trace Dental
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns cover and protect worn, cracked, or weakened teeth. In a full-mouth rehab, crowns often restore lost tooth height so your bite is rebuilt to a healthy, comfortable position.
Dental Implants
Dental implants replace the root and the tooth, keeping your bite stable and helping preserve the jawbone. Dr. Daigle places implants in-house and has completed hands-on surgical training through Implant Pathway’s Fast Track program and TCP Level 2 Advanced Surgery. When bone in the upper jaw is thin, a sinus lift can create room for implants.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge fills the space left by one or more missing teeth by anchoring replacement teeth to the teeth or implants on either side.
Dentures and Implant-Supported Options
When most or all teeth in an arch need replacing, dentures can restore your smile and chewing ability. Ask about anchoring your denture to implants for a more secure fit.
Porcelain Veneers
For healthy front teeth that are chipped, stained, or uneven, veneers can refine the appearance of your smile as part of the overall plan. These thin, custom-made shells are shaded to blend with your new restorations so your full smile looks natural and balanced.
Tooth Extractions and Oral Surgery
Teeth that can’t be saved are removed carefully to prepare for implants or other restorations. Learn more about oral surgery at our Slidell office.
Gum Disease Treatment and Fillings
Treating infection, decay, and gum inflammation first with gum disease treatment or fillings gives your new restorations a healthy foundation. Addressing these problems early also helps prevent complications and protects the investment you’re making in your smile.
Bite Correction and Night Guards
Adjusting how your teeth meet and protecting them with a custom night guard if you grind helps your restorations last. A balanced bite also reduces strain on your jaw, easing discomfort and lowering the risk of headaches or TMJ issues.
Your Full-Mouth Reconstruction, Step by Step
- Consultation and Your Goals: You share what’s bothering you, from pain and chewing trouble to how your smile looks.
- Comprehensive Exam: Dr. Daigle checks your teeth, gums, jaw joints, muscles, and bite, and takes X-rays, digital images, and impressions or scans.
- Bite and Joint Analysis: Your bite is studied closely so your new teeth are built in a stable, comfortable position.
- Health First: Decay, gum disease, infections, and extractions are handled before restorative work starts.
- Treatment Plan and Smile Design: You receive a written plan with each treatment, the order it happens in, the expected timeline, and the cost.
- Temporaries and Test Drive: When appropriate, temporary restorations let you try your new bite and look before final restorations are made.
- Final Restorations in Phases: Crowns, implants, bridges, veneers, or dentures are placed in the planned sequence.
- Bite Check and Refinement: Your bite is fine-tuned so your teeth feel natural and wear evenly.
- Protection and Follow-Up: A night guard may be recommended, and regular checkups at Off The Trace Dental keep your results stunning and healthy for years to come.
How Long Does Full-Mouth Reconstruction Take?
- Crowns, bridges, and veneers only: often several weeks to a few months
- Cases that include gum treatment or extractions: add healing time before restorations
- Cases that include implants: several months, since implants need time to fuse with the bone
- Complex rebuilds: usually completed in planned phases
Your exact timeline depends on your treatment plan. Our Slidell dentist can phase care around your schedule and budget, and you’ll never be left without teeth during treatment. Contact Off the Trace Dental today by calling (985) 326-1711 to set up your consultation!
How Much Does Full-Mouth Reconstruction Cost in Slidell?
Because every reconstruction is custom, cost depends on how many teeth are treated, which procedures are needed, the materials used, and whether health issues need to be treated first. You’ll receive a clear, itemized estimate before treatment begins, with no surprises. Ways to make treatment more affordable may include:
- Free consultation for In-House Membership Plan members
- 20% off all dental treatment for members
- No yearly maximums, deductibles, or waiting periods on the membership plan
- Insurance may cover restorative portions such as crowns, extractions, and fillings
- Monthly payment options through Cherry financing
- Phased treatment so you can spread care over time
Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Full-Mouth Reconstruction Dentist in Slidell
1. What advanced training do you have in full-mouth reconstruction?
Dental school covers the basics, but complex rebuilds are learned through post-graduate education. Ask where the dentist trained and what they’ve completed. Dr. Daigle’s training includes the complete Understanding Occlusion series through the Clinical Mastery Series and a four-day Full-Mouth Rehabilitation intensive.
2. How will you plan my bite?
Reconstructions that ignore the bite can chip, loosen, or cause jaw pain. Ask how the dentist evaluates your bite and jaw joints before, during, and after treatment.
3. Can you place implants and do the restorative work in one office?
When one dentist plans both the surgical and restorative sides, the result is more consistent, and you make fewer trips. Dr. Daigle places implants in-house, backed by advanced surgical training, so everything happens in one office.
4. Will I get a written treatment plan with costs and timeline?
You should know what’s being done, in what order, how long it takes, and what it costs before you commit. Vague estimates often lead to add-on charges later.
5. Will I have teeth during treatment?
Ask how temporaries are handled between phases so you can eat, speak, and smile comfortably throughout.
6. Can I see before-and-after photos of your own patients?
Stock images show what’s possible somewhere, not what this dentist delivers. Ask to see real cases. You can view our work in the Off The Trace Dental smile gallery.
7. How will you protect my results long-term?
A good plan includes night guards for grinders, maintenance visits, and a clear plan if something needs attention later.
What Your Full-Mouth Reconstruction Consultation Looks Like
Your visit to our office on Gause Blvd W starts with a genuine conversation. Dr. Daigle asks what’s bothering you and what you’d like to change about your smile, then examines your teeth, gums, jaw joints, and bite. She takes X-rays and digital images so you can see what she sees.
From there, she walks you through your options in easy-to-understand language, including simpler or phased approaches when they’ll meet your goals. You leave with a clear picture of what’s needed, what it will take, and what it costs, with no pressure to decide on the spot. If it’s been years since your last visit, you won’t be judged. Dr. Daigle is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, so you can discuss your care in the language you’re most comfortable with.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a smile makeover and full-mouth reconstruction?
A smile makeover focuses mainly on appearance. Full-mouth reconstruction rebuilds most or all of your teeth to restore health, comfort, and function, then designs them to look natural.
Does insurance cover full-mouth reconstruction?
Insurance often covers parts of the plan that are medically necessary, such as crowns, extractions, fillings, and gum treatment. Our membership plan includes a 20% discount on treatment for members.
Is full-mouth reconstruction painful?
Treatment is done with local anesthetic, and most patients report mild soreness afterward that’s managed with over-the-counter medication. Many patients feel better once damaged teeth and bite strain are addressed.
How long does a full-mouth reconstruction last?
With good home care, regular checkups, and a night guard if you grind, restorations like crowns and implants can last many years, and implants can last decades.
Start Your Full-Mouth Reconstruction Today
If worn, broken, or missing teeth are holding you back, you don’t have to keep waiting. Dr. Pamela Daigle and our team will help you understand your options and build a plan that fits your goals, timeline, and budget. Call (985) 326-1711 or contact us online to schedule your full-mouth reconstruction consultation in Slidell.
We proudly serve patients from Slidell, Mandeville, Covington, Pearl River, Lacombe, Eden Isle, Carriere, and Bay St. Louis.