When extensive dental problems affect many teeth or your entire mouth, it’s natural to feel stressed —but there’s an all-in-one solution with full-mouth rehabilitation. The process can rebuild your smile, enhance function, and improve your life. But it’s crucial to have the right expert guiding your treatment. A prosthodontist is the specialist you need to plan and execute your treatment carefully.
At Bay Area Dental Specialists, we’re proud to have San Jose’s leading prosthodontist, Dr. Ashwini Bhave, leading our team. With more than 13 years of specialized experience and many additional years of post-graduate training, Dr. Bhave is an expert in full-mouth transformations that look and feel natural.
In today’s blog, we discuss why having a prosthodontist leading your care is so important.
Why a Prosthodontist Matters
A prosthodontist like Dr. Bhave undergoes extensive training beyond regular dental school, focusing specifically on complex mouth restorations. After earning her dental degree, Dr. Bhave completed three additional years of advanced residency training, becoming a highly skilled prosthodontist. Her additional fellowship training in implant surgery allows her to manage even the most challenging cases.
Unlike general dentists, prosthodontists have specialized functional and cosmetic dentistry knowledge. Dr. Bhave carefully designs your new smile to look stunning while ensuring your bite aligns correctly and comfortably.
Types of Care Prosthodontists Provide
At Bay Area Dental Specialists, we offer complete full-mouth rehabilitation services in a single, convenient location. Dr. Bhave uses cutting-edge technology, from precise digital planning tools to advanced implant techniques, ensuring your treatment is comfortable, efficient, and tailored to your needs.
A prosthodontist-led rehab can involve:
- Dental Implants: Dr. Bhave expertly places dental implants to replace missing teeth, offering durable, natural-looking solutions that restore your smile’s function and appearance.
- Porcelain Crowns and Bridges: Prosthodontists craft porcelain crowns and bridges to repair damaged teeth or replace missing ones, improving your smile’s strength and aesthetics.
- Dentures or Implant-Supported Dentures: Whether removable or implant-supported, prosthodontists design dentures that enhance comfort, stability, and chewing efficiency for a complete, confident smile.
- Veneers or Cosmetic Bonding: Prosthodontists use veneers or bonding to address imperfections like chips, discoloration, or gaps, creating a beautiful, natural-looking smile you’ll love.
- Advanced Bite Correction: Prosthodontists provide advanced bite correction treatments, improving jaw alignment and relieving discomfort for a healthier, balanced smile.
- Treatment of Underlying Issues: Many people needing full-mouth rehab have underlying issues they don’t know about. For example, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders often develop alongside teeth grinding, misaligned teeth, and tooth damage. Dr. Bhave has specialized training in conditions affecting the mouth and jaw and provides advanced solutions that correct both the underlying issue and the appearance of your teeth.
Because every case is unique, Dr. Bhave personalizes each step of your treatment, seamlessly coordinating all aspects of your care.
Full-Mouth Rehabilitation in San Jose, CA
Your new smile awaits at Bay Area Dental Specialists. Call our San Jose office at 408-809-7760 today and start your full-mouth rehabilitation with a trusted prosthodontic specialist.