Question 1

Can the Smile 360 procedure have post-operative discomfort?

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Soreness, tenderness, and swelling can never be ruled out for a few days after undergoing the Smile 360 procedure. These are very manageable with over-the-counter pain medication. Though rarely needed for more than a day, prescription pain medication can help remedy the post operative discomfort. When you compare this to a face-lift or nose job, the discomfort is minimal. Having a long lasting beautiful smile is well worth the possible few days of discomfort.  We are committed to a positive patient experience and communicates well with every patient so they know what to expect at each stage of their future new smile!

Question 2

How much does the Smile 360 procedure cost?

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Treatment cost is influenced by several factors that we carefully weigh before presenting a treatment plan. Every patient is different and presents different considerations that will influence the fee for this procedure. We need to understand each patient and their needs. The Smile 360 procedure is not a cookie cutter procedure that has one price for all. Missing teeth, quality of previous dentistry, overall health of the patient, the amount of visits to accomplish the procedure, and many other factors can all influence the price for the Smile 360

Our team is trained and has years of experience in treatment planning and patient care. We will do our best to make the Smile 360 procedure as affordable as possible. We offer low payment plans and we work with everyone who wants to have a new smile to make your dream come true!

Question 3

Is the Smile 360 procedure covered by insurance?

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The Smile 360 process can include several different procedures. Each treatment plan is unique based on the findings of our comprehensive consultation and dental exam. Patients may undergo some reconstructive treatments, some restorative treatments, and some cosmetic treatments. Dental insurance may cover a portion of necessary restoration and reconstruction, such as crowns to restore or replace teeth or orthodontic care. The extent of coverage varies based on the plan. Patient out-of-pocket expenses can vary.  After your Smile 360 consultation and examination, our team will be able to put together a detailed list of costs that you can use to explore insurance benefits or financing if necessary. Most dental insurance has yearly maximums which they will pay per year.

Question 4

Is Full-Mouth Reconstruction painful?

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In most instances, the treatments used in full-mouth restoration / Smile 360 procedure are done in a comfortable and painless way. We do everything in our power to make sure each patient is extremely comfortable before, during, and after they visit our office. If you’re apprehensive about dental visits, checkups, or procedures, we encourage  sedation or sleep dentistry to help you feel more comfortable. We offer two levels of sedation. We offer oral sedation which is a blue pill that reduces anxiety, speeds up time and makes for a forgetful day. We also have a dental anesthesiologist on hand who can do a twilight sedation that is administered IV.

At our office, we strive to make every procedure as comfortable as possible. Modern anesthesia and techniques make most procedures very easy and comfortable. It is normal for patients to experience some post operative discomfort during recovery. If you’re apprehensive about any treatments, we can easily offer sedation dentistry to help you overcome those fears.

Question 5

What is the difference between Smile 360 and a Full Smile Makeover procedure?

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There is no difference. They are the same procedure. In order to be true “artists of the smile,” we look at the entire mouth more than just creating a beautiful long-lasting smile. This procedure may also require bite correction, treating gum health, addressing missing teeth or broken teeth. All factors of overall dental health are addressed. We act like a "mouth doctors" and resolve all problems in a comprehensive and efficeint way. No rock is left unturned.

Full-mouth reconstruction combines our expertise in both bite correction and cosmetic dentistry for a healthy and natural smile that is in proportion with lower third of the face. This makes for a more beautiful face that makes our smile makeovers the best in the world.

Smile makeovers are generally elective procedures, utilizing dental procedures such as the placement of porcelain veneers or dental implants to improve the overall smile. Smile makeovers are cosmetic, meant to give the patient a beautiful smile. They only involve the teeth that show in the smile and do not take other issues into account like bite problems which is fine for many patients.

Full-mouth reconstruction, Smile 360, on the other hand, is a comprehensive full mouth makeover that makes every tooth uniform and updated to modern dental materials that can last for decades to come!

Question 6

What happens during Full-Mouth Reconstruction?

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We like to perform the Full Mouth Reconstruction / Smile 360 procedure in two major visits spaced out in between two-three weeks. The first major visit is to prepare the teeth so that the dental lab can make the perfect smile, teeth and bite. It usually involves removing old crowns and fillings and making sure no decay exists in any teeth. You leave with a beautiful temporary restoration that resembles the final look. We call this the “trial smile and bite”. We have you return for a minor visit so that we can perfect and tweak the “trial smile” that you are wearing temporarily. The second major visit involves trying on the new porcelain teeth first and reviewing them in front of a mirror, if you love them, we permanently bond in your new gorgeous smile! If any changes need to be made, we make those changes prior to permanently bonding them in. We tell patients, this is not Extreme Makeover! You get to see your final smile before its permanently bonded in, not after!

Question 7

Is the Smile 360 procedure safe?

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Full mouth reconstruction/ Smile 360 is a procedure that is comprehensive and patients are able to achieve better smiles, bites, and much more from it. The Smile 360 process is one that Dr. Frey developed with years of clinical training and experience guiding the way. The full mouth reconstruction procedure looks at all aspects of oral structure, health, and aesthetics because health is not indicated only by what is visible. Dr. Frey performs mostly all of the procedures that are involved in the Smile 360 process. However, if necessary, he collaborates with esteemed specialists to make sure each stage of reconstruction is handled in the best way. Many times, a periodontist is needed to make the gums healthier or replace missing teeth with dental implants. An endodontist may be needed to perform any root canal procedures. This is all done in the comfort of our office. Good news! These specialists work in our office and all aspects of patients care is all done under one roof.

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