{"id":188,"date":"2022-01-06T01:07:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T01:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificviewdentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=188"},"modified":"2022-02-24T01:10:49","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T01:10:49","slug":"gum-disease-therapy-before-cosmetic-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificviewdentalgroup.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/06\/gum-disease-therapy-before-cosmetic-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Will I Need Gum Disease Therapy Before Getting Cosmetic Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do you feel confident when you show off your smile? The good news is that there are all sorts of cosmetic treatments out there to enhance the natural beauty that your pearly whites have to offer. However, if you have gum disease, you will need to have gum disease therapy<\/a> before you can move forward in your cosmetic work. Read on to learn more from your cosmetic dentist about the signs of gum disease and why it\u2019s so important that you have healthy gums before addressing aesthetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do I Need Gum Disease Therapy Before Cosmetic Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease needs to be completely eliminated before you\u2019re able to have elective dental work completed. This is because some procedures, like the placement of veneers, can make it more difficult to detect certain issues in the mouth, including tooth decay and gum disease. This could cause them to progress, and you may require additional treatment later on. Once the infection of the gums is eradicated, you can move forward in the process of planning your cosmetic treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Symptoms of Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is the inflammation and infection of the gum tissue and bones that surround and support the teeth. When left untreated, it can progress and cause you to experience a variety of oral health problems including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n