Dental Rehabilitation in Westlake Village
Dental rehabilitation starts with a full picture of your mouth, not with a single tooth. When several problems overlap, such as worn enamel, missing teeth, failing old restorations, gum disease, or jaw discomfort, fixing them one at a time can mean years of patchwork. At 805 Dentistry, we plan dental rehabilitation as one coordinated effort, and patients from Westlake Village come to our Thousand Oaks office so they can handle that planning, the specialty care, and the follow-up in one place.
Dental rehabilitation, which you may also hear called full mouth rehabilitation or full mouth reconstruction, rebuilds the health, function, and appearance of your smile using a combination of treatments chosen for your specific needs. For one patient, that might mean crowns, onlays, and a bridge to restore teeth worn down by grinding. For another, it might mean gum disease treatment followed by dental implants, or a transition from loose dentures to implant-supported or snap-in dentures. Some plans include porcelain veneers or composite bonding to finish the result cosmetically.
Westlake Village patients are often good candidates when they have multiple damaged, worn, or missing teeth, a bite that feels off, restorations that keep breaking, or dentures that no longer fit well. Because we treat children and adults of all ages, families can also keep their routine care with us before, during, and after one family member's rehabilitation.
Your first visit focuses on gathering information so your plan rests on facts rather than guesswork. Dr. Dar Radfar and our team perform a thorough dental exam, check your gums, and evaluate how your teeth come together. When deeper detail is needed, our board-certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist provides CBCT imaging along with 2D and 3D dental imaging, which helps us see bone, roots, sinuses, and the jaw joints.
We also listen. If you have jaw clicking, headaches, or facial pain, we take that into account, since our practice has a strong focus on TMJ treatment and sleep apnea treatment, and bite problems often connect to both. From there, we can use Digital Smile Design to help you visualize goals, then walk you through the recommended sequence, timeline, and options before anything begins.
What happens during dental rehabilitation treatment?
Treatment usually follows a deliberate order, starting with health and ending with appearance. We first address anything urgent or unstable, such as infection, decay, or gum disease, because new restorations need a healthy foundation.
Depending on your plan, the stages may include:
- Scaling and root planing, periodontal surgery, or gum grafting to stabilize the gums
- Root canal therapy, retreatment, or an apicoectomy with our board-certified endodontist to save teeth that can be kept
- Simple or surgical extractions for teeth that cannot be saved
- Bone grafting or sinus lift surgery to prepare for implants
- Dental implants, including All-on-4, All-on-6, and full arch options, with our board-certified periodontist
- Crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, veneers, and dentures, supported by our on-site dental lab
Because so many of these services are available under one roof, Westlake Village patients do not have to coordinate between separate offices. If dental anxiety has kept you from care, our board-certified dental anesthesiologist offers nitrous, oral sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia, which can make longer appointments far more manageable.
How do I care for my smile after dental rehabilitation?
Aftercare comes down to consistent home habits and regular professional visits. Brushing and flossing thoroughly, including around implants and bridges, protects both your natural teeth and your new restorations.
We will schedule follow-up visits to check your bite and how everything is settling in. Patients with a history of gum disease often benefit from periodontal maintenance, and implant patients receive implant maintenance from our periodontal team. If grinding contributed to your original wear, we may recommend a night mouth guard to help protect your investment. Should something feel wrong between visits, we offer emergency dental appointments, so Westlake Village patients have a familiar team to call.
How can I pay for dental rehabilitation?
We accept all major PPO insurance plans, welcome self-pay patients, and offer financing. Because rehabilitation often happens in phases, we review costs with you stage by stage so you understand what to expect.
Our team can help you understand how your PPO benefits apply to the services in your plan, and since some of our offices file claims as specialists, we will explain how that works for your situation. If you are paying out of pocket or want to spread costs over time, we will go over financing options during your consultation. Westlake Village residents who are ready to rebuild a healthier, more comfortable smile can contact 805 Dentistry to schedule a first visit and start with a clear, complete plan.