Full-Mouth Reconstruction in Manchester, NH

When you know your teeth need a lot of work, it's easy to feel overwhelmed before you even sit down — worried about what you'll hear, what it will cost, and whether anyone will judge how things got this way. Dr. Mann built his new-patient visit around that feeling: it runs a full 90 minutes and starts with a real conversation about what brought you in and what you want your smile to feel like again, because, as he puts it, "You cannot do that in 30 minutes." And if the plan ever starts to feel like too much, he sets the technical talk aside and simply asks you what you're feeling.

A full-mouth reconstruction works because Dr. Mann plans every piece of it together: he studies a 3D scan of your jaw, a full set of digital x-rays and a digital scan of your teeth, then sits beside you to look at that scan on the screen so you can see exactly what's happening in your own mouth. "I treatment plan what's necessary," he says, and he looks at everything — crowns for cracked or worn teeth, veneers for the front of your smile, implants where teeth are missing, and gum care with Kara, our hygienist, so the foundation under all of it is healthy.

Moving forward in steps that fit your budget

You never have to do everything at once, and Dr. Mann will never make you feel that you should. "Let's take this in baby steps," he tells patients, "and let's work within your budget." One patient could only set aside so much at first, so together they chose what mattered most to them — their smile — and put that budget toward it first, then mapped out the rest over time, and they loved that approach. When you'd like to get more done sooner, Dr. Mann can take care of a great deal of dentistry in one long, comfortable visit with IV sedation, which he's licensed to provide in New Hampshire.

What is full-mouth reconstruction?

Full-mouth reconstruction, sometimes called full-mouth restoration, is a complete plan to bring back the health, comfort and look of your whole smile, combining treatments like crowns, veneers, bridges, implants and gum care into one coordinated sequence. Dr. Mann designs the plan around your health, your goals and your budget, so each visit builds toward the finished smile you talked about together at the very beginning.

How is this different from full-mouth dental implants?

Full-mouth reconstruction restores the natural teeth you have and replaces only what's missing, while full-mouth dental implants replace a whole upper or lower row of teeth with a fixed set held by implants. Many plans blend a little of both, and Dr. Mann walks you through the pros and cons of each so you can choose with a clear picture — our Full-Mouth Dental Implants page explains that option in more detail.

How much does full-mouth reconstruction cost in Manchester, NH?

The cost depends on how many teeth need care and which treatments your plan includes, so Dr. Mann gives you the full plan and its cost before anything begins, and you’re welcome to stage it over time. Dental insurance usually helps with parts of a reconstruction, like crowns and fillings, and rarely with the cosmetic parts, and because most plans have a yearly maximum, spreading your care across plan years can stretch what your plan pays. We’re out of network, but our Manchester dental office files your claims so any reimbursement comes straight to you, and we offer financing through Cherry and CareCredit, plus the Mann Plan, our in-office membership plan, where it fits.

How long does full-mouth reconstruction take?

It depends on your plan and the pace you choose: some patients finish in a few long visits, often with IV sedation, while others spread their care out over time to fit their budget. Because we design and mill crowns right in our office, many steps that once took two appointments now take one, and Dr. Mann maps out the order with you from the start so you always know what comes next.

Why does Dr. Mann start with my gum health?

Healthy gums are the foundation that every crown, veneer and implant rests on, so Dr. Mann and Kara make sure yours are healthy before the rest of your plan begins — sometimes with a deep cleaning and an antibiotic we place under the gum. "Your mouth truly is tied to the rest of your body," he tells patients, which is why calming the inflammation in your gums is good for far more than your smile.

Giving you honest advice and the final say

Dr. Mann will always tell you what he believes you need, based on his experience and training, and what could happen if you wait — and then he leaves the decision with you, because he means it when he says, "If you decide you don't want to do this treatment, I am still going to love you and you can still be a patient of mine." One long-time patient had finished nearly all of their recommended work but kept putting off the last two teeth, so Dr. Mann gently asked whether it was money, fear or trust, and together they picked the next step. And when a tooth needs a specialist's care, he works with trusted specialists who take good care of his patients.

What does full-mouth reconstruction involve, step by step?

It starts with your 90-minute first visit, where Dr. Mann listens, takes a 3D scan, full x-rays and a digital scan of your teeth, and looks at them with you on the screen. From there he builds one complete plan and the order it will happen in: healthy gums first, with Kara, then the teeth that hurt or are at risk, then the crowns, veneers, bridges and implants that rebuild your bite and your smile, often several at a time in a long, comfortable visit with IV sedation. Crowns are designed and milled in our office the same day, implants heal for a few months before their final teeth go on, and once everything is finished you settle into checkups every six months so it stays that way.

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