{"id":137,"date":"2021-12-26T19:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-26T19:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/blog\/?p=137"},"modified":"2022-01-26T19:24:52","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T19:24:52","slug":"why-gum-disease-must-be-treated-before-cosmetic-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/26\/why-gum-disease-must-be-treated-before-cosmetic-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Gum Disease Must Be Treated before Cosmetic Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There are a number of procedures your cosmetic dentist can use to help you enjoy a beautiful, confident smile \u2013 like teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and Invisalign. But before you can benefit from these treatments, you will need to have healthy gums. That may mean you need to undergo periodontal therapy first. Keep reading to learn why it\u2019s important to treat periodontal disease before undergoing a cosmetic dental procedure.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Should Gum Disease Be Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Periodontal (or just \u201cgum\u201d) disease is an infection that can wreak havoc on your oral health, as it causes loss of gum and bone tissue and can also result in missing teeth. If an infection is present, you will want to make sure it is under control before embarking on any cosmetic treatments. Otherwise, that uncontrolled gum disease is likely to cause you to lose the teeth that you have spent time and money perfecting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist will recommend an appropriate course of treatment based on the severity of your gum disease. For many patients, a deep cleaning can help return the gums back to their good health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Signs of Periodontal Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You will need to visit your dentist for a gum disease diagnosis, but being aware of the symptoms of this condition can help you seek treatment sooner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may have gum disease if you experience the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n