When damage, tooth loss, or bite problems reach throughout your mouth, fixing one tooth at a time rarely solves the problem. Full mouth reconstruction replaces that patchwork with a single, sequenced plan that rebuilds how your teeth look, fit together, and function. Many patients eat, speak, and smile with more comfort once the whole mouth is treated as one case.
A Complete Plan for Your Whole Mouth
Oklahoma Smiles General Dentistry builds each reconstruction plan around your exam, your goals, and your timeline. Dr. James Hulsey earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and takes an unhurried approach to complex cases, so you have time to ask questions before treatment begins. Our restorative dentistry services give us the range of treatments needed to rebuild a mouth in the right order.
Full mouth reconstruction is a customized plan that combines restorative and, when appropriate, cosmetic procedures to repair damage across both arches. Function comes first. We rebuild the bite, stabilize the gums and bone that support your teeth, and then refine the appearance of your smile as part of the same plan.
Tooth loss is a long-term concern for many adults. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, about 17% of adults 65 and older have lost all of their natural teeth. A coordinated plan lets us address decay, missing teeth, and bite wear together instead of repairing them in isolation.
Candidacy depends on the extent of the damage, the health of your gums, and your goals. During your consultation, Dr. Hulsey evaluates your teeth, gums, jaw, and bite before discussing any treatment. You may be a candidate if you have one or more of the following concerns.
Every plan is mapped out before treatment starts, so you know what each phase involves.
Reconstruction unfolds in phases, and each phase supports the next so your results stay stable.
Your plan starts with a detailed exam that may include 3D CBCT imaging, digital x-rays, and digital impressions. These tools let us measure bone levels, check the health of each tooth, and study how your upper and lower teeth meet. Dr. Hulsey then sequences your treatment, and we review the order, timeline, and costs with you before any work begins.
Treatment usually begins with foundation work such as gum therapy, extractions, or other oral surgery when needed. Restorative steps follow, including crowns, bridges, or implants, and cosmetic refinements come last. Depending on the scope, treatment may span several months, and cases involving implants and healing time can take a year or longer.
Dr. James Hulsey holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and memberships in the American Dental Association, the Oklahoma Dental Association, the Oklahoma City Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He built our private practice near the Nichols Hills community around unhurried appointments, clear communication, and judgment-free care.
Complex treatment feels more manageable when the cost and timeline are clear from the start. We accept Delta Dental, Health Choice, Cigna, and plans listed through Connection Dental, along with HSA and FSA payments, and we can discuss financing through CareCredit and Cherry. Contact our office to schedule your full mouth reconstruction consultation.
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The timeline depends on how many procedures you need and whether preparatory work, such as bone grafting or gum treatment, comes first. Some plans are completed in a few months, while more involved cases may take a year or longer. We outline a realistic schedule during the planning phase.
Coverage depends on your plan and the procedures involved. Foundational care such as gum treatment, extractions, and some restorative work may be partially covered, while purely cosmetic elements typically are not. We accept Delta Dental, Health Choice, and Cigna, and our team helps you review your insurance benefits during planning.
Cost depends on the procedures, materials, and number of teeth involved, so a fair quote requires an exam. After your evaluation, we review each phase and its cost with you in plain terms and answer your questions before you commit. We can also discuss financing through CareCredit and Cherry.
We numb the treatment area so procedures are comfortable, and we review aftercare so you know how to manage healing. Some soreness is common as the area heals.
Results may last many years when you keep up with daily hygiene, regular exams, and a protective night guard if you grind your teeth. An ounce of prevention is a pound of cure, and that applies to reconstruction as much as any other treatment.
No. Implants are used when teeth are missing and need a stable replacement. If your natural teeth can be saved, crowns, bridges, and gum treatment may rebuild your bite without implants, and your exam shows which path fits your mouth.
