{"id":48,"date":"2022-09-15T13:56:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T13:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pioneerperiodontics.com\/blog\/?p=48"},"modified":"2022-10-07T14:01:54","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T14:01:54","slug":"gum-disease-therapy-before-cosmetic-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pioneerperiodontics.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/15\/gum-disease-therapy-before-cosmetic-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need Gum Disease Therapy Before Cosmetic Dental Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019ve been thinking of improving your smile lately, so you went to your cosmetic dentist for a consultation. However, while they were examining your mouth, they found signs of gum disease. Will this stop you from having cosmetic work done? Fortunately, the answer to that question is usually \u201cno\u201d, but you will need to undergo gum disease therapy<\/a> before you can think about improving the appearance of your smile; here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does It Mean if You Have Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is an infection of the gums. It starts as relatively mild gingivitis but can eventually turn into severe periodontitis. When left untreated, gum disease can damage the tissues that hold your teeth in place; as a result, some teeth could come loose or even fall out entirely. Even worse, the bacteria that cause gum disease can enter your bloodstream and travel to other parts of the body, which can contribute to a wide number of health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Does Gum Disease Need to Be Treated Before Cosmetic Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some forms of cosmetic treatment, such as dental veneers that cover your teeth, can make it more difficult to detect decay or disease in your mouth. Furthermore, any cosmetic work you have done won\u2019t matter if gum disease causes you to lose your teeth. As such, your periodontist will recommend that you have gum disease completely taken care of before you focus on changing the appearance of your grin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is Gum Disease Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your gum disease treatment plan will be based on your unique needs. It may include any of the following treatments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n